The Gabby Dog

Animal adventures: Birds, bees, cats and a stowaway excursion to the farmers market

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

“I have a project,” Gabby announced. She padded over to Asia, the immortal tabby, and dropped a package of wildflower seeds on his desk. Asia blinked at her, not wanting to admit he’d been startled READ MORE

Coyotes and your pets: Wildlife encounters of the dangerous kind

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

Coyotes like dumpster diving, of course, but they also like pig farms, compost piles, pet food (left outside) and fruit orchards and will nosh on bread thrown out for the birds. “Pets in neighborhoods with food attractants like these are at greater risk” for running into coyotes, Dr. Numi Mitchell says. READ MORE

Zoe’s story proves puppy mills still a problem

Thursday, March 17, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

“Many of the dogs were housed in tiny cages covered with feces and lacking clean water and food. We also witnessed the heartbreaking consequences of this cruelty — carcasses and piles of bones strewn across the property.” READ MORE

Frank the ‘pirate cat’ is ready to ship out, just needs a safe harbor

Thursday, February 18, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

“It was immediately apparent to the adoption center clinic team that ‘Frank,’ as he has since come to be called, had suffered traumatic injury to his face, head and hips — most likely from a run-in with a fast-moving car,” Halpin said. “His right eye was so damaged it had to be surgically removed, along with a broken upper canine tooth. Frank had also suffered a broken jaw.” READ MORE

Adventures in pet sitting: When the dog’s away, this cat’s definitely in charge

Sunday, January 17, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

Every January, Gabby scoots off to Palm Beach for a little vacation, leaving me — Asia, the tabby — in charge of the household and her column. I’m not invited to Florida. Here’s what happened next.
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And the ‘Gabby Award’ goes to brave Willow, the homeless potbellied pig

Sunday, January 3, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

Many pigs, like Willow, are surrendered because their owners believed their new piglet would be as easy to care for as a dog, only to be overwhelmed as the animal grew larger and engaged in natural behaviors such as rooting in the ground with their snouts. READ MORE

Animal adventures: Birds, bees, cats and a stowaway excursion to the farmers market

Coyotes and your pets: Wildlife encounters of the dangerous kind

Zoe’s story proves puppy mills still a problem

Frank the ‘pirate cat’ is ready to ship out, just needs a safe harbor

Adventures in pet sitting: When the dog’s away, this cat’s definitely in charge

And the ‘Gabby Award’ goes to brave Willow, the homeless potbellied pig

Canine Christmas wishes: How about pet-friendly vanity plates for NH?

Timely turkey rescue for a humane Thanksgiving twist

Juanita the Duck: Mallard in federal lock-up awaits reunion with nursing home residents

A kitten in need; a greyhound advocacy group; and ‘The Dog Wedding’ premiere