Decatur, OH Pets & Animals

Brandon Browning and Justyce Small’s problem began on the last weekend of July when the couple set off for a horse sale in Ohio, leaving their usual dog sitter in charge of their beloved pets. Browning and Small, Flemingsburg residents, bought Puddles, a 2 1/2-year-old Australian shepherd/corgi mix for...

Bobby Mitchell and his horse, Cookie, took part in the Fun Horse Show Tuesday at the Germantown Fair.

MAYSVILLE— Growing up with a dog enriches a child’s life in so many ways. Not only can they be best friends, but children who have pets in their lives often have happier mindsets. Sure, there’s the cute, cuddly factor to consider but beyond the obvious attraction of getting...

EWING — Prague’s rich history, Gothic cathedrals and medieval squares are a far cry from Kentucky’s rolling, wooded hills and small-town living, but after 22 years in the U.S., Ewing is where Noemi LaBlanc has put down roots. “It’s beautiful here and the people are friendly,” LaBlanc...

A Critter Cruise was held Saturday by the Ohio Car Shows and Cruise Ins Facebook group at Rocky Fork Lake to benefit the Highland County Humane Society. Eleven cars and a number of pets were registered in the event that saw registrants follow a map to visit a list of places around Rocky Fork Lake and Hillsboro to visit and take photos of with their car or pet.

SATH (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped) will once again sponsor the “Cutie Pie” and “Cutie Pet” contest during the Highland County Fair (Sept 4-10). If you would like to enter your little “Cutie Pies” or your favorite “Cutie Pet” all you need to do is submit a photo of your child or pet along with a $2 registration fee to “Cutie Pie Contest”, P. O. Box 608, Lynchburg, OH 45142. Please include the child’s name, birth date, address and phone number with your entry. You can also bring your photo and register at the Cutie Pie Booth in the Wharton building during the fair.

Your new best friend could be waiting to meet you at your local animal shelter right now and hoping you’ll give him or her a chance to win you over. Like Rex, a purebred German Shepherd who was surrendered to the Mason County Animal Shelter when his family moved away. Rex is a handsome 4-year-old who’s already neutered. He’s been vaccinated, dewormed, and had his nails trimmed. Rex knows basic commands like sit and lay down and he’s approximately 75 pounds. Rex would do better with a family that is experienced with the breed, and he should be introduced to other dogs slowly. Rex is super sweet natured and all he wants is a family of his own to love and protect.

ROME TOWNSHIP — It was a family night on Monday at the Lawrence County Fair’s animal competition. The Market Goat and Showmanship competition took place in the main barn at the fairgrounds and siblings Isabella and Hunter Kerns were the winners, with the sister winning as Grand Champion and the brother as Reserve Champion.

ROME TOWNSHIP — With 77 4-H and FFA members taking part, the Market Rabbit showmanship competition at the Lawrence County Fair is one of the biggest events, surpassed in entrants only by the Market Hog event held earlier in the week. The event, in which the youth show and...