A real life ‘Lady and the Tramp’
Some dogs are “Lady” and others are “Tramp,” and EAGLE Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks knows the difference based on actions of two dogs in his family. (May 17, 2013, Page 4A)
Cruelty to dogs is beyond comprehension
Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg admits she’s a dog person and has more than her share of dogs she takes care of. That still doesn’t change her shock, she writes, about the treatment some people give to their pets. (April 25, 2013, Page 4A)
Just exactly what is a ‘normal’ dog?
Editor Don Whitten writes about the two four-legged members of the family, rescue dogs Bo and Tebow, and wonders if they’re “normal” or not. (March 14, 2013, Page 4)
Chippie’s Demise
Brotherly advice, local columnist Jimmy Reed writes, might be more often ignored than taken. He relates a story involving his brother and a chipmunk that didn’t want to become a pet. (January 29, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Jeanie Anderson writes to remind drivers on our city streets and county roads to watch out for dogs, cats and other animals, while Jessica Perkins and the More Than A Meal Board thank individuals and community groups for their assistance with the Tuesday program. (September 27, 2011, Page 4)
Pets aren’t people – but they can come close
Have you ever wondered how people get so attached to their pets? Editor Don Whitten says you need to walk in those folks’ shoes a bit to understand that family pets are, indeed, a member of the family that you don’t realize how much you’ll miss until they’re gone. (September 19, 2011, Page 4A)
Are chicks, ducks, rabbits really necessary?
Remember the old days when live chicks, ducks and rabbits were the big purchases for Easter? Editor Don Whitten remembers seeing hundreds of them in stores and getting many of them at his family’s farm, and wonders if people realize that they need to make a commitment when buying pets. (April 18, 2011, Page 4A)
Back on the fence between cats and dogs
Are you a cat person? Or do you prefer dogs? There are those families who have both of the popular pets, but most folks tend to side with one or the other. Editor Don Whitten has spent lots of years in every situation, and takes a moment to contemplate how he’s come to stand on the middle of the fence between canines and felines. (March 21, 2011, Page 4A)
Furry family member found after four years
For News Editor Jon Scott, an unexpected reunion with his late parents’ fox terrier — gone missing four years ago in Marshall County — provides a reason to remember and offers joy in the wake of loss. (January 7, 2010, Page 4)
