Pet of the Day 12/19/16
Thumper, a lop eared rabbit, is a 3 year old neutered male. He’ll need to be handled with love and care. The more you play…
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Don’t leave them out in the cold
As temperatures plummet and wind chills whip up, it is important to make sure area animals have what they need to survive the winter. “Winter…
Pet of the day 12/16/16
Name: Crystal Color: Black and White Sex: Female She is spayed and current on vaccines. Crystal can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032
Sweet potato toast with pear slices and yogurt
Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 8 toasts 1 long orange-fleshed sweet potato, clean and unpeeled, sliced into eight 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup reduced fat…
Simple ways to dress up your home for the holidays
The holiday season is rife with traditions that focus on fun and family. One such testament to the festive spirit of the holiday season is…
Pet of the day 12/15/16
Name: Snoopy Breed: Hound Dog Age: 6-7 years Size: 60 lbs. Snoopy can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032
Peppermint bark spritz cookies
Start to finish: 30 minutes, not including cooling and decorating Servings: 30 (Makes about 5 dozen cookies) 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 squares…
Pet of the day 12/14/16
Name: Hero Breed: Domestic Short Hair Sex: Male Size: Medium Age: 3 months Color: White House-trained: Yes Hero can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Shortcut moussaka
Serves 8 Start to finish: 2 hours 1 1/2 pounds Japanese eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 or 5 eggplants) 2 pounds…
Sauntering in the snow
The recent snow fall has left some giddy about the possibility of a white Christmas and others grumbling about clearing drives and walkways. It has…
Pet of the day 12/13/16
Name: Zane Age: 2 years Color: White Breed: Pitbull Zane can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032
Breaded cauliflower cutlets
Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (45 minutes active) Servings: 4 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic I large head cauliflower…
Pet of the day 12/12/16
Name: Degus Breed: Tabby Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Medium Degus can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. 814-671-9827
Nicoise Pasta Lunchbox
Serves 2 40 grams whole-wheat pasta rotini 4 ounces green beans, cut into thirds 1 egg 1/3 cup imported black olives 61/2 ounces canned tuna…
Vets’ legislation awaits president’s signature
Veterans’ Legislation Passes: This week the House of Representatives passed nine bills, two of which have previously passed the Senate. The two that have passed…
Pet of the day 12/9/16
Name: Bailey Breed: Pointer, German Shorthaired Mix Age: 5 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ White Bailey can be found at Venango County Humane…
Homes for the holidays
Precious Paws Animal Rescue, the Venango County Humane Society, Clarion PAWS and Tri-County Animal Rescue Center all have lots of furry faces who would just…
Baked Hot Wings
Makes 2 full servings 24 chicken wings, a mix of drums and flats, about 2 pounds 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 1/3 cup sriracha chile sauce…
Band of Brothers
I end up around veterans a lot in my job. One thing that impresses me about many of them is that notion of brotherhood ……
Pet of the day 12/8/16
Name: Frosty Breed: Tabby Color: Gray/ White Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Frosty can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue….
Smart ways to budget for holiday gifting
Shoppers across the country routinely make the holiday season one of the biggest spending periods of the year. American Research Group, Inc., said that in…
Braised Beef Ribs
Start to finish: 3 hours, including about 2 hours inactive braising time Servings: 6 2 1/2-pound bottom round, (or eye of round) about 1 1/2…
Pet of the day 12/7/16
Name: Dolly Breed: Labrador Retriever, Beagle mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Age: 1-3 years Size: Approximately 35 lbs. Color: Golden House-trained: Yes Dolly can be…
Grape Tomato and Blue Cheese Tart
Serves 6 Crust 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into…
Pet of the day 12/6/16
Name: Bourbon Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No Bourbon can be found at Venango County…
This week’s bright spot
Through gray mornings and darker days, a male cardinal provided a bright spot this past weekend. There were actually two, but only one stuck around…
Huîtres Gratinées (Oysters in Cheese Sauce)
Serves 4 16 fine oysters 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon white dry vermouth 11/4 cups whole milk 2 tablespoons dry…
Pet of the day 12/5/16
Name: Missy Breed: Labrador Age: 6 years Sex: Female Color: Black Size: Medium Missy can be found at Tri- County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032 contactus@Tricounty-arc.org
Dark Chocolate Rosemary Biscotti
Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes Servings: 16 biscotti 1 cup white whole wheat flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1…
It’s better to give than receive
Three area animal rescues and shelters were the recipients of great gifts from generous donors and others received help from “Giving Tuesday.” But the lists…
Pet of the day 12/02/16
Name: Wilson Age: 1 year Sex: Male He is current on vaccinations and neutered. Wilson can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center. (814) 918-2032
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…
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…