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Sarah NetterSarah Netter has covered Rockland County government and politics for The Journal News since August 2005. A Connecticut native, she previously covered several municipalities and state elections for her hometown paper. Sarah's passions include her two Italian greyhounds and cheesy disaster movies.

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“Poop happens”

May
9

That’s the word from the Norwalk attorney M. Jeffry Spahr after finding out his city was being sued by Mahopac mom Kelly DeBrocky.

DeBrocky wants $100 from the city as compensation for having her day ruined (RUINED!!) by having to go through the horror that was her toddler stepping in dog poo in a parking lot [...]

Posted by Sarah Netter on May 9th, 2008 | Comments Off

Most common pet mistakes

May
2

Did you get your pet from a pet store? Has your cat not yet been spayed or neutered? Does your puppy pee on your rug?

If you answered yes, you may be making a common mistake with your pets. The mistakes, listed in a recent MSNBC.com article from the Today show, include buying dogs and [...]

Posted by Sarah Netter on May 2nd, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Pulled from the rubble

May
1

Denver area news outlets reported this week on Lulu, an English spring spaniel who was pulled from the rubble of a Breckenridge, Colo. building that had exploded, critically injuring her owner.

Lulu had been underneath the wreckage of the collapsed building for eight days,  yet suffered only mild dehydration and an eye injury.

Read more about Lulu’s [...]

Posted by Sarah Netter on May 1st, 2008 | Post a Comment »

NY outlaws electrocution

April
30

I’d like to say that I’d give a big thumbs up to the Empire State for being the first in the county to outlaw electrocution as an acceptable way of harvesting animals’ fur.

But I can’t believe this was actually allowed in the first place. According to an Associated Press report, People For the Ethical Treatment [...]

Posted by Sarah Netter on April 30th, 2008 | Post a Comment »

“Wacky” pet accessories? I don’t think so

April
24

So AOL.com’s shopping site came up with a list of pet items they called “wacky.” Well I can think of someone who has every single item on that list except for the advanced litter pan (and that’s just because I don’t know many cat owners.)

Tear stain remover? I’ve got it in my kitchen cabinet. Hypo-allergenic [...]

Posted by Sarah Netter on April 24th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Blood donors: animals need them too

April
23

With celebrities and the media making a constant push for blood donation, it’s important to remember that cats and dogs often need donor blood also.

I found this article on MSN.com about animal blood donors and read it with interest.

My Italian greyhound, Molly, has von Willebrand’s disease, a clotting disorder. Animal (humans too) typically have a [...]

Posted by Sarah Netter on April 23rd, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Beautiful bulldog contest? Really?

April
22

You’d think with the Pennsylvania primary and assorted polygamy news, today wouldn’t be such a slow news day that articles about the most beautiful bulldog have been making the rounds at major news outlets.

But indeed, American media outlets tody are celebrating Buddy, a three-year-old bulldog from Iowa who won the contest that honors the [...]

Posted by Sarah Netter on April 22nd, 2008 | Post a Comment »

How contaminated are your animals

April
21

New research has come out showing that our pets (you know the ones that give you kisses and sleep in your bed) are contaminated with a multitude of industrial  chemicals.

Not good.

Veterinarians and researchers have said animals test higher than humans because they spend so much time lower to the ground where dust and other particles [...]

Posted by Sarah Netter on April 21st, 2008 | Post a Comment »

How (not) to get rid of wildlife

April
17

So my mom lives in a small southern Massachusetts town in a new development that is being expanded all the time. She was one of the first houses up there and enjoyed a thick area of trees and grasses behind her, most of which has been taken down to make way for new houses.

But she [...]

Posted by Sarah Netter on April 17th, 2008 | 3 Comments »

My pets cost how much??

April
14

It’s been widely reported that the pet industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. I think I’ve spent enough at my veterinarian’s office to put most of her staff’s children through college.

But there are ways to keep expenses down. A recent article on msnbc.com listed 10 ideas, including seeking discounts for health care when you own [...]

Posted by Sarah Netter on April 14th, 2008 | Post a Comment »

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For most animal lovers, pets are members of the family. They carry around pictures in their wallets and schedule vacations with pets in mind. This blog takes a look into the world of a pet owner: the good, the bad and the just plain obsessive.










About the author
Laurel Babcock is the Community Life editor for The Journal News, Express Publications and LoHud.com. She grew up with a beloved mutt and was surrounded by dogs into young adulthood. She liked cats enough, but didn't really think of them as true pets. That changed when her brother brought an abandoned 4-week-old kitty into the family, dooming us all. Laurel currently serves as staff for two completely adored cats, Stanley and Cup, both girls.


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