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Supporting an off-leash park

speakeradmin — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:51:22 +0000

Dear Editor:My dog Misty and me have received many comments in support of this proposal of an off-leash park.The area being proposed is seldom, if ever, used and is between the north end of the swings at the main New Liskeard beach to the drainage ditch, from

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We have retired

speakeradmin — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:52:49 +0000

Dear Editor:The ladies of 4Paws Rescue have retired and will no longer be accepting cats and kittens into our care.Unfortunately, health reasons have forced us to make the decision to close 4Paws Rescue.We would like to thank ALL who have supported us over the past years.

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BEST OF BUDS

speakeradmin — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:00:33 +0000

Kyan Plante, four, and Paco, his pet green-cheeked conure, are inseparable – so much so that when Kyan plays outdoors in the yard or on the swings, the bird never leaves his shoulder. The 14-month-old rescue bird has been in Kyan’s New Liskeard home for the past five months,

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A leash-free park

speakeradmin — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:09:39 +0000

Dear Editor:Every morning, without fail, my dog Misty takes me to the tennis court where I close the gates and let her run free.If she does what every dog does, I clean it up. By doing this – allowing her to run, she wears off her pent

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Letter of the Week

speakeradmin — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 17:52:39 +0000

Inhumane treatment of catsDear Editor:Cats, cats, stray cats everywhere!Us three grandmothers on Maybrook Road can’t look after any more cats.Don’t drop any more of your cats on our road! It is inhumane to drop your cats off anywhere.Foxes, wolves, or any wild animals can

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Tag sale increase a pet project

speakeradmin — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 19:56:40 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The question is not “How much is that doggie in the window?” but “How many?”The city and its animal control officer are on a campaign to have pet owners buy tags to register their dogs and cats as

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Canine companion mourned

speakeradmin — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:52:20 +0000

ENGLEHART (Staff) – A popular little dog in Englehart has died, and her owner is heartbroken.Maggie Mae, a five-year-old miniature schnauzer, accompanied Linda Walton on her walks around the town.Her dog was known for making snow angels, Ms. Walton said, and was well acquainted with the 29

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Letter of the Week

speakeradmin — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:35:55 +0000

Retrieving Misty for meDear Editor:Twice now my dog Misty has darted out the door, went for her run, and she has been brought home to me.Misty is only a year old, still a puppy, and wants to run.Folks either know her through me, or recognize

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