Make holiday shopping excursions special
As they fulfill the social obligations of the holiday season, many people find themselves spending less time at home. Consumer Reports notes that individuals spend…
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That singing baby picture
I woke up to a nice email from one of our readers this morning complimenting me on the photograph of the “singing” baby on page…
Pet of the day 12/01/16
Name: Tobias Breed: Hound Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Male Color: Brown Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tobias can be found at Venango County…
Pet of the day 11/30/16
Name: Abby Age: 2 years Size: Small Sex: Female House-trained: Yes Abby can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Pet of the day 11/29/16
Name: Daisy Breed: Labrador Mix Sex: Female Size: 30-35 lbs Daisy can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center Contact Information: 814-918-2032, or email: contactus@Tricounty-arc.org
Gray days
A recent stretch of gray days has left some of us wondering just when the sun will appear again. The forecast for the rest of…
Pet of the day 11/28/16
Name: Suzi Breed: American Shorthair Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Calico House-trained: Yes Suzi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Dec. 7 is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Here’s some history: Just before 8 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter…
Pet of the day 11/25/16
Name: Chicky Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 12 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chicky can be found at…
Happy Thanksgiving
(All About Animals is a weekly blog that appears on Venangoextra.com and Clarionextra.com. Interested persons or groups can submit information to bigdogs.thederrick@gmail.com. Readers may also…
Pet of the day 11/23/16
Name: Nemo Breed: Australian Shepherd Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Nemo can be found at…
Pet of the day 11/22/16
Name: Chewy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chewy can be found at…
Don’t like the weather? Just wait
Last week’s weather brought to mind Mark Twain’s quote about New England weather – “If you don’t like the weather in New England now, just…
Pet of the day 11/21/16
Name: Yukon Breed: Retriever Labrador Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Yukon can be found at Venango…
Time to give thanks
Thanksgiving – A Time To Say Thank You The first Thanksgiving was held in early autumn of 1621 at Plymouth plantation in Massachusetts. The 53 colonists…
Pet of the day 11/18/16
Name: Domino Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Domino can be found at…
To make matters worse
Clarion PAWS is reaching out to the community for help and several fundraisers will help folks get a jump on their Christmas shopping. Stop the…
Tips for Making this Holiday Gathering the Best One Yet
As most holiday hosts know, it’s not unheard-of to spend the majority of your party in the kitchen, while guests laugh together down the hall….
Pet of the day 11/17/16
Name: Daisy Breed: Boxer/ Beagle Age: 6 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Red/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Daisy can be found at Venango…
Pet of the day 11/16/16
Name: Erin Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Erin can be found at…
Pet of the day 11/15/16
Name: Odie Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 7 months Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Odie can be found at Venango…
Fall fog
This week, the fog rolled in as Jack Frost kept his grip on the icy autumn mornings. Monday morning brought the first skiff of ice…
Pet of the day 11/15/16
Ella is a young female domestic medium hair. She is house trained, spayed, current on vaccinations. Ella is available for adoption through Clarion PAWS…
Sending care packages and reporting scams
Mailing Packages Overseas It’s hard to believe it, but it’s that time of year already. Time to mail your packages to the men and women…
Veterans Day 2016
Those who know me will know how tired I am from the statement I am about to make. I have no words tonight! I normally…
Pet of the day 11/11/16
Name: Goosebump Breed: Terrier/ Chihuahua short coat Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Goosebump can be found at…
Shopping and adopting
Several rescue groups have fundraisers that will help you with your holiday shopping; two wildlife rehabilitation centers are coming to the aid of two eagles…
The whole ‘kitten’ and kaboodle
If you are looking for an indoor or outdoor cat, Clarion PAWS in Shippenville said “now” is the time to adopt. The Shippenville shelter currently…
Remembering our Veterans
The men and women who defend the liberties and freedoms of the countries they represent hold a special place in people’s hearts and an eternal…
Pet of the day 11/10/16
Name: Star Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Star can be found at…
Reflection on … well … what is happening!
We cannot simply like democracy when it suits our beliefs! I admit I woke up this morning and my heart jumped into my throat. I’m…
Pride in this newspaper
Allow this old newspaper man a moment to boast. I had nothing to do with this but I have great pride in my newspaper today….
Pet of the day 11/09/16
Name: Rowdy Breed: Hound Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Rowdy can be found at Venango…
The mighty oak
Last week seemed like the time for the area oak trees to shine. Their rusty gold and burgundy colors stretched to the sky as they…
Pet of the day 11/08/16
Name: Tequila Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 8 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tequila can be found at…
Pet of the day 11/07/16
Name: Tidbit Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 5 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tidbit can be found at…
Marine Corps marks 241 years; Veterans honored Friday
Marine Corps celebrates its 241st birthday Thursday, Nov. 10 The United States Marine Corps traces its institutional roots to the Continental Marines of the American…
Young students and old veterans
I guess I just can’t imagine being the 18 year old that I was and all of a sudden getting a letter to report to…
Pet of the day 11/04/16
Name: Desi Breed: Retriever Labrador Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Desi can be found at…
For the furry ones
The Venango County Humane Society comes to the aid of a little grey kitten; Precious Paws’ Oscar Fund is in need of funds after helping…
Steps to achieve a better work-life balance
Many people face the challenge of balancing work and family. Workloads may be hefty on both fronts, and the pursuit of a healthy balance between…
Pet of the day 11/03/16
Name: Franky Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Franky can be found at Venango…
A souvenir that lasts a lifetime
Many people, when they travel abroad, seek out souvenirs such as key chains, t-shirts, photo frames and, of course, the notorious shot glasses. Unlike any…
Pet of the day 11/02/16
Name: Astro Breed: Retriever Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $50.00 Astro can be…
Pet of the day 11/01/16
Name: Willy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 9 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Willy can be found at Venango…
Fatal frost
Last week’s frosty night air proved to be fatal for a good number of flowers. The hard freeze, or killing frost, laid waste to the…
Pet of the day 10/31/16
Name: Polly Breed: Beagle Mix Age: 7 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Polly can be found at Venango…
Health care updates and important dates to remember
The Month of November has many important dates. Here are just a few. * Nov. 6 – Daylight Savings Time. Turn your clocks back one…
No tricks, just treats and lots of adoptables
Clarion PAWS has an immediate need to find homes for some inside-outside and barn cats. The Venango County Humane Society will host a trick-or-treating time….
Pet of the day 10/28/16
Name: Macadamia Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Macadamia can be found at…