Category: October 2019

Zoe, another happy tail

Carole Rossof Meet Zoe, formerly Blessing, a two-year-old, ten-pound shih tzu/poodle mix. She was originally rescued from the Santa Cruz Shelter by RoRescue. Zoe was adopted and returned because her new human became ill and was unable to take care of her. Aug. 27 became a very special date for Zoe because she found her…

Halloween Pet Safety

First and foremost, your bowl of candy should be for trick-or-treaters, not for your pets. While your favorite Halloween pumpkin and decorative corn are relatively nontoxic, if ingested, they can cause gastrointestinal upset. If the piece eaten is too large, blockage could occur. So keep an eye on your favorite candy bowl and decorations. Here…

Medicare and Me: scam news you can use

Leah Sugar Kari, Certified Medical Representative Yet another scam has wormed its way into the minds of Medicare beneficiaries and it’s an important one. The scammer places a call to you and states that if you do not sign up and pay for genetic testing, that you will not receive your Medicare benefits. This particular…