Latest by Linda Lombardi

Published on August 20, 2020 - Page 10
Early in May, Nydia Bonefont was concerned when her dog wouldn’t eat and seemed lethargic. She realized Papi, a 9-year-old Beagle/Cavalier mix, must...
Published on August 9, 2020 - Page 23
Jennifer Stile was apprehensive when she found out training classes for her puppy Josie would be moving online because of the pandemic. “Initially I...
Published on March 5, 2020 - Page 17
Tsumami kanzashi are Japanese hair ornaments worn by geisha and young daughters of the nobility in a tradition dating back hundreds of years. They’re...
Published on November 10, 2019 - Page 29
Why train your dog with food rewards? A growing body of research says it’s the easiest and most effective way to train. “Using treats during...
Published on October 27, 2019 - Page 29
Reptiles are easier to keep than ever, with special equipment available in almost any pet store. This ease of entry, however, means beginners can end...
Published on February 3, 2019 - Page 29
If you search online for “kintsugi,” most of what you’ll find in English is self-help advice that uses this Japanese craft as a jumping-off point....
Published on August 12, 2018 - Page 25
Leaving for college involves some difficult changes, and one of them can be separation from a beloved pet. “If an animal is part of your entire life...
Published on August 5, 2018 - Page 29
You’d never give up a beloved pet. But sometimes life happens, like it happened to Katrina Glover. She and her cats were living in the Bronx, New...
Published on August 3, 2017 - Page 7
Remember when keeping a saltwater aquarium was just for experts? Now, the technology has advanced to the point where just about anyone can do it and...
Published on July 18, 2015 - Page 19
Ask anyone who fosters dogs and they’ll tell you that everyone says it. “I hear it almost every time I adopt out a dog: ‘I don’t know how you do...