4 Legs & a Tail Spring 2022 LK

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A Modern-Day Superhero Karen Sturtevant

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here is no debate that 2021 was a challenging year with rising covid cases, understaffed healthcare facilities and the looming dark cloud of uncertainty. In an alternate world, a superhero would be on call. With a click of the mouse or a push of a button, this larger-than-life entity would swoop in to take care of all complications and obstacles paving the way to wellbeing and contentment. Isn’t it a shame that superheroes exist only comic books? Or do they? Perhaps, just perhaps, we have one walking among us. I happen to know a real-life hero who doesn’t wear a cape. His costume of choice is a black and green vest. His nose is often wet while his tongue lolls from his mouth. He trots rather than flies. Instead of super strength and mind control, this hero gives kisses—sloppy ones. Meet the modern-day superhero: K9 Duke! Duke is the Williston Police Department’s comfort dog—the first in Vermont. Duke began his law enforcement career in the spring of 2020. Now, with two-years under his collar, he’s a honed professional doing what he does naturally: offering a calming reassurance to those he meets. The official functions of a comfort dog include providing interaction during situations involving children and adults impacted by violence, tragedy or traumatic events. The presence of a comfort dog reduces anxiety while increasing communication between victims, witnesses and investigators. Spring 2022


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Is Dog Composting Safe?

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page 60

A Sibling Encounter

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Is Your Cat Tracking You? Andy Corbley

2min
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Therapy Animals and Their Healing

3min
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A Modern-Day Superhero Karen Sturtevant

4min
pages 56-57

The Case of the Dog With Holes in His

4min
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Great Chicken Breeds for Kids

10min
pages 47-49

Rats, Bats, and Skunks Scott Borthwick

2min
page 53

The Common Loon: The Iconic New

4min
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10 Convincing Reasons Why You Should

3min
pages 50-51

A Tap on the Shoulder Dorothy Crosby

5min
pages 44-46

The Seasons of Puppyhood Paula Bergeron Why experiencing behavioral changes in your puppy is normal

5min
pages 28-29

Earning your Spurs Sue Miller Ever wonder where this term came from?

5min
pages 42-43

A Cautionary Tale Jeffrey Reel

9min
pages 38-41

Spring Has Sprung Ingrid Braulini Some great

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pages 34-35

Nutritional Needs of Puppies

2min
pages 32-33

Veterinary Accreditation Catherine MacLean, DVM What to look for when you're looking for a vet

3min
pages 36-37

Spotting & Soothing Separation Anxiety

4min
pages 30-31

They are English bulldogs Karen Sturtevant

8min
pages 24-27

Why does it cost so much to adopt a pet from a shelter? Susan Tarczewski

5min
pages 8-9

Three Happy Tails: Examples of how the future of animal sheltering is moving towards a need for more complex medical care Jacques Du Preez

6min
pages 5-7

Dexter’s Tale to Become a Film A

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Celebrate National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day

7min
pages 20-23

Willow, America's new first cat, joins the Biden White House Doug Cunningham

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The History of the Domestic Cat How long have domesticated cats been around?

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Pet Vaccines: Schedules for Cats and Dogs

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A Busy Year at Windham County Humane Society

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