Have you ever seen an ad for an animal online that reads “free to a good home?” How do you determine if the people that offer to take the animal are indeed going to give the animal the proper care it needs? Well, the simple fact is that you can’t. People lie, and people cheat. …
The police that patrol our neighborhoods are there to protect and serve, but several officers from St. Claire Shores failed miserably on both accounts. Lexie, a lab mix had been left outside accidentally by an ailing elderly man. Lexie wanted to come back in, so she started barking. Sadly, some intolerant neighbors called the police …
We always hear that eating a diet that contains fruits and vegetables is best. But, let’s be honest, not all vegetables taste that good, which makes it hard to load up your plate with the stuff! Parents can disguise the veggies in sauces or bread, but most kids can tell when you are trying to …
Parents would do just about anything to protect their children. It is in their DNA to keep their children safe – even if it costs you your own life. A group of people from Texas went to the beach this summer. Brandy Mosley, the mother in our story, was enjoying sun and waves at Crystal …
I remember growing up and playing outside with my younger brother. We had a swing set and a fenced backyard. Once our ‘chores’ were done, we were both outside playing in the yard. Would you believe that a mom from Manitoba is in trouble with Child Services for letting her children ages ten, five, and …
Animals have a special sense, and they can tell when you (or another animal) isn’t feeling well. When my brothers and I were growing up, we had a Shetland sheepdog that would follow us around the house and sleep next to our beds when we were sick – somehow, she just knew. When we felt …
I was raised to treat others with respect. To treat people like I wanted to be treated – sadly, not everyone was raised that way! Carma Greathouse was out shopping with her granddaughter, Leah Kerr, and Leah’s two daughters. Leah was carrying all the bags and trying to help her daughters get on the escalator. …
Dogs have an incredible sense of smell, hearing, and for people. Having a dog in your life makes it richer and happier – and for one Prince William County, Virginia family, their dog made them safer too! One day at around 3:50 PM, a 10-year old girl was out walking the family dog when a …
Here is the latest math problem that is stumping the internet, are you smart (or clever) enough to solve it? If you remember your order of operations from school, you know that you do the things in parenthesis first, then multiply and divide. That all comes from the phrase “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally” …
If you have a pet that hasn’t moved in a few days, it is a cause for serious concern. But what you should do before you get a pet is read up on the proper care and treatment so you are prepared if something should go wrong. One girl took her hamster to the vet …