Charlie sees an opening in the gate, a sliver of sunlight from an open door, a dropped leash—and away he goes. If you have a runner or an escape artist for a pet, you know what I’m talking about. Some pets love the freedom of running out on their own as fast as their paws will take them, tongue lolling …
If you’re a Central Virginia animal down on your luck and in need of rescue and support, several places can help you get back on your paws—or hooves. In Louisa County, especially if you’re neither canine nor feline, one invaluable option is Hooves and Paws (H&P), located on Poindexter Road west of Louisa. H&P was founded in 2002 in Southern …
When purchasing a lake home with your dog in mind, there are several considerations that should come into play, both for the safety and comfort of you and your dog. First, consider the topography as it pertains to navigability for your dog. Does the backyard lend itself towards accommodating a nice, fenced area? Partially shaded is ideal. If so, be …
Woof! I have to tell you that I have figured out how my two-legged pack family operates. I keep my eyes on my two-leggers most of the time. I don’t want them doing anything fun without me. And I don’t want them leaving me at home either. I don’t like that. Two-leggers are funny animals because they don’t have much …
Woof! I don’t like it when my two-legged pack-mom and pack-dad leave me. We are a pack, for crying out loud, and packs stick together, right? Don’t get me wrong, sometimes they take me with them, but other times they leave me at home – all by myself. They always say “We’ll be right back” and give me a treat, …
By Jim McCoy One of the greatest benefits of being retired at Lake Anna is the fact that we can spend more time with our pet. Most dog lovers, know that the more time you spend with your pup, the closer your relationship will be. The downside to all of this is that we’re sort of hooked on our dog …
Recognizing Local Venues That Welcome Our Pets By Jim McCoy Here’s a question for you. Where do you go when you want to go out for a drink, dinner, a coffee or an ice cream but you also want to bring your favorite four-legged sidekick? Well, the Lake Anna Breeze™ has you covered with the 2023 Woofie Awards presented to …
By Jim McCoy It was Fourth of July weekend in 2017. Larry and Tina Merritt – who lived in Manassas at the time – were at their second home at Lake Anna when one of their sons, Jason, noticed a tiny yellow duckling floating on its side in the lake. Although Jason assumed the duckling was dead, he still retrieved …
By Jim McCoy There really are angels walking on our earth. They look just like you and me, but they are different in a very special way. They open their homes and their hearts – often for months at a time – to animals who would otherwise be “put down” or euthanized. More specifically, they volunteer for the Louisa Humane …
