Animal Chatter  by Iris Winston  Nothing brings on a smile faster than watching the fun dogs have as they race around enjoying the canine company and the freedom an off-leash area offers. We had all been on a relaxing walk with our dogs when the pleasurable time quickly turned into a nightmare. My daughter’s young German...
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Animal Chatter By Iris Winston Every tail has a tale to tell as dogs communicate with each other and with their humans. Most of us think that a wagging tail is the sign of a happy dog. Often this is true, but the speed of the wag, the position and direction of the tail, whether it is stiff or relaxed—together with other...
Animal Chatter By Iris Winston Rufus and Freya have distinct personalities and ways of communicating. Rufus regularly tells me how grateful he is to have a loving home. I am not sure how long he had to survive without one, when my cat, Freya, started bringing her new — then thin — ginger friend to my door. Did she tell him that...
Animal Chatter By Iris Winston The commitment should last a lifetime Shortages of toilet paper, flour and puppies have been three indicators that people were spending much more time at home through the pandemic. As the various lockdown periods since March 2020 continue more than halfway through 2021 and beyond, suppliers seem...
Animal Chatter By Iris Winston As soon as Marnie, my Irish Setter, and I returned home after finishing a few errands, she raised her head and sniffed the air. Then she ran around, barking as she checked every room, looking for the stranger that she sensed/scented had been there while we were out. I knew from her reaction that...
