Adopt a dog in October
Sadie and Allie hopped down from the chair and scurried under the table. “They’re like little bookends. They go everywhere together,” said Molly Reusser, volunteer coordinator at the Salina Animal Shelter. The two little, black, sister dogs are waiting to be adopted together.

Prepare for fish with these simple, important steps
With a pet as small and calm as household fish often are, one may assume that very little is required to prepare a fish for its environment. There are, however, important steps that must be taken before having fish be a part of the family.

Salina Animal Shelter to distribute coupons Saturday
For those dog and cat owners who have not yet had their pet spayed or neutered, the Salina Animal Shelter would like to help. Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Salina Animal Shelter, 329 N. Second, will give away $25 coupons for spaying or neutering one’s pet.

Rescue Award
The Salina animal control officer whose heroic rescue of a dog from icy water in Indian Rock Park garnered national attention last winter will be in the limelight again today. The Kansas Animal Control Association will give Jane Trostle the Award of Valor today at its annual convention in Manhattan.

Dogs on Display - Wheatland show a popular venue
Charlie Brown was perched on his owner/handler Fred Brown’s shoulder Saturday, looking over competition of every breed, size, shape and temperament. The pair from Wamego were preparing for another trip into the show ring at the Salina Bicentennial Center on Saturday at the Wichita Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show, part of the Wheatland Cluster Dog Show that runs through today.

Dog show attracts large crowd
Although he’s been judging dogs for 33 years, Roger Hartinger currently doesn’t own a dog of his own. “We’re never home anymore, so we no longer have dogs,” he said. “I have to depend on my children’s dogs.”

Loyal dog stayed with dead owner
Denver — Rancher Kip Konig saw the German shepherd in the distance as he checked his cows Sunday in the Pawnee National Grasslands.

Animals rescued from ‘filthy’ site
ST. LOUIS — More than 360 domestic and farm animals, many of them emaciated, injured and suffering from mange and parasites, were rescued Tuesday from a filthy southwest Missouri property where they were hoarded and bred, authorities said.

Flea and Tick Tips for Pets and You
When the weather warms, the trees sprout new growth, flowers bloom and bugs begin their annual assault on humans and animals.

Anxiety a Common Problem for Man’s Best Friend
The bond between a pet owner and pet is a strong one. Before leaving for work each morning, most pet owners make sure to say goodbye to their pet, especially if the family pet is a dog.