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By EMILEE KLEIN

SOUTH HADLEY — The owners of a dog deemed dangerous by the Select Board last month are appealing the board’s order to euthanize the dog, claiming the decision was not informed by a specialist’s assessment and therefore denied the dog owners due...

By EMILEE KLEIN

NORTHAMPTON — Give, touch, wait, OK.Winnie, a gray poodle mix with fluffy ears and a puff at the end of her tail, looks at her owner Naomi Rosenberg with big, excited eyes. She had followed each command from Rosenberg enthusiastically to get to her...

By ELISE LINSCOTT

“Growing up somewhat poor, we learned how to get creative and use different things to do magic with,” said magician and ventriloquist Craig Browning, holding up a piece of yellow rope. “I went to a carnival when I was about 5 years old and saw a...

By EMILEE KLEIN

AMHERST — No dog trainers, behaviorists and even an psychic animal communicator could prevent Melissa Bekisz’s two dogs from fighting.The New York resident inherited her ex-partner’s 4-year-old Australian shepherd Marjoram after he moved out. Marjoram...

By MADDIE FABIAN

As coyotes become more active during their mating season, spanning January through March, pet owners are urged to stay vigilant.The eastern coyote — which resembles a medium-sized dog in its size and shape, but has pointed ears and denser fur — can be...

By EMILEE KLEIN

NORTHAMPTON — Less than 48 hours after a city-based no-kill rabbit shelter slipped under its capacity last week, the organization formed during the pandemic welcomed four new additions looking for homes.“We never stay below capacity (55 rabbits) for...

By FRAN RYAN

EASTHAMPTON — Two years after opening its first facility in Hadley, Wagging Tails Pet Resort, a dog day care, boarding, grooming and training shop, is opening a second location at the former Heritage Farm at 30 Florence Road in Easthampton.Owner...