Chante McCoyMar 1, 20201 minBird Watching Along the Great Salt LakeGreat Salt Lake supports 2-5 million shorebirds and hundreds of thousands of waterfowl during spring and fall migrations. Camera time!
Chante McCoyJan 4, 20203 minSnowshoeing With Your DogHave you ever thought about snowshoeing? The snow is still here despite what the groundhog said, so you might as well enjoy it. You can s...
Chante McCoyDec 9, 20192 minDisposable LoveAh, disposable pets…or should I just say “pets” as the terms seem interchangeable for so many? After all, they’re cheap and easy to dispo...
Chante McCoyNov 14, 20192 minShort List Of Dog Hiking SuppliesWhen heading out for a hike with your dog, don’t forget her supplies. Here are some ideas for dog hiking items, from a previously printed...
Chante McCoyOct 15, 20192 minDog Friendly Trails Along the Wasatch FrontGoing on a hike? If you have a dog, take him along. You know he wants to go.On “dog friendly” trails, I love to take my hiking buddy, Elv...
Chante McCoyMay 18, 20192 minWho's Afraid of Snakes?"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt Snakes are cold-blooded creatures. They take on the temperature ...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20192 minFailed: Animal TestingAll tests are not equal. Get out the red pen because some are badly designed, destined to be poorly graded. These tests are simply: Unnec...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20193 minKilling Off an American LegacyThe Nevada Farm Bureau Federation and the Nevada Association of Counties—with strong ranching ties—have filed suit against the Department...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20193 minHelping Our Heros: Can Dogs Aid Returned Veterans?Service dogs have long been recognized for their ability to assist their human companions. Since the 18th century, guide dogs have helped...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20193 minTime to Abdicate the ThroneAh, to be kings, reigning from on high, overlords of other creatures, great and small. We’re smart, and they’re not at all. So, we treat ...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20193 minDesigner Dogs ~ Not Exactly GucciI’ve been unleashed. Thanks to the good folks at Pets in the City magazine, I had an editorial column in which I could opine…sharing my ...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20193 minOf Mice, Rats, Birds and MenFacts are often stranger than fiction. A case in point: The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) that provides basic protections for animals used in ...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20193 minWagging A Finger, So Dogs Can Wag a TailImagine having to cut off a pinky finger because 1) it’s unnecessary, 2) it might get injured during your lifetime, and 3) a four-fingere...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20191 minPets for Your Health: Peace and CalmPets are good for your well-being for many reasons. One reason, as multiple studies have shown, is that pets reduce stress and depression...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20193 minIf You’re Happy and You Know It, Flap Your EarsDo animals have feelings? How you answer this question likely determines how you treat them. Is there a way to know? Personally, the “tru...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20192 minH-I-K-EYou know those words you have to spell out, or chaos will ensue? T-R-E-A-T. R-I-D-E. W-A-L-K. With my pack, there’s one more: H-I-K-E. ...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20191 minThe Tail of Elvis: From Moody Blue to Stuck on YouIn addition to writing, one of my great loves is dogs. So, imagine my excitement when I can combine my love of dogs with writing. A few y...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20193 minPets: The Perfect Gift?Another year, another round of racking our brains for the perfect gifts…be it for Valentine’s, Easter, birthdays, or Christmas. How about...
Chante McCoyJan 21, 20193 min Dog Coats For Function And StyleIf you’re like me, you can never have enough coats. I’m no clothes horse, but one needs a variety to cover most occasions. Evidently, thi...