Urgent: Home needed for senior dog; no fee for adoption. Dixie is a lovely 13-year-old English Pointer. She is a sweet dog who craves companionship. In spite of arthritis and an old tendon injury, she is quite agile and loves going on walks. In fact, she still gets random bursts of energy just like a puppy.

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CAPS: The case of the cross-eyed cat

Cats who are born with convergent strabismus usually adjust to the condition and enjoy a good life.

• By Kathleen Williams-Miller
• July 11, 2023