Tag Archives: Pets

Gee, you think we’d be safe, staying at home all the time. Well, that does make it hard for a stranger to pull you into a dark doorway, or a pickpocket to stumble into you and lift your wallet. But ironically enough, it’s actually made it easier for swindlers to work some of their games. The Better Business Bureau is …

It was a lucky day for both McKenzie Goodrich and Barney the dog when they met years ago at the Bloomington Animal Shelter. The match was a good one. And one that would blossom into something good for the community as well. They have been volunteering together as a V.I.PAWS pet partner team through the Monroe County Humane Association program …

Halloween is actually one of the most dangerous nights of the year, especially for kids. As Better Beware’s Richard Fish points out, some of the risks aren’t nearly as obvious as you’d think. Better Beware is Produced by Richard Fish, at Community Radio WFHB in Bloomington, Indiana. Executive Producer is Wes Martin.

Public Works Director Adam Wason reported yesterday that the Bloomington Animal Shelter is experiencing a flood of animals.

An organization dedicated to preserving the bonds between homeless people and their pets is holding a one-time event at Shalom Community center this weekend. The organization, My Dog Is My Home, aims to provide free services for companion animals of the homeless. Free basic veterinary care, animal care supplies and dog and cat grooming will be offered. Animal guardians may …

The City of Bloomington Animal Shelter announced the beginning of its annual pet supply drive, which will run through the holiday season. The shelter is seeking donations of canned dog and cat food, toys, bedding, and other supplies to make the animal’s stay at the shelter more comfortable while they wait to be adopted. Laurie Ringquist is the director of …