For Linda Parker-Fedak, Oct. 7 is a sad anniversary, marking the day her family's 15-year-old cat, Goldie, died of cancer. But oh, what memories that tabby left behind. About one month after we lost ...

Hi Everyone: Are you still frozen out there? My name is Peppermint Snoozyfluff and how would you like that to be your moniker? You can call me Peppermint or Snoozy but I don’t really like to be called ...

DEAR JOAN: I have been told that peppermint oil will chase skunks away. Also I have been told it is extremely dangerous for cats. Can you give me the pros and cons on this? Ruth Poole, Union City DEAR ...