http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/humane-association-of-warren-county-hosts-adoption-bonanza-361145.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 The Humane Association of Warren County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will host a special event Saturday, October 24, 2009, to showcase their fabulous dogs and cats who are looking for new, forever homes. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:58:40 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/humane-association-of-warren-county-hosts-adoption-bonanza-361145.html Staff Report 2009-10-22T20:58:40Z http://www.western-star.com/letting-pro-run-your-company-can-yield-rewards-mathile-says-345222.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 DAYTON - Owning a business doesn’t necessarily give you the right to run it. That was one piece of hard-earned wisdom shared Tuesday, Oct. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:55:15 GMT http://www.western-star.com/letting-pro-run-your-company-can-yield-rewards-mathile-says-345222.html Thomas Gnau 2009-10-13T14:55:15Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/lebanon-receives-24-800-to-build-a-dog-park-337583.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 Lebanon’s four-legged citizens have something to wag their tails about. The city of Lebanon was awarded a $24,800 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’s Nature Work’s program to construct a dog park in the city. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:08:14 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/lebanon-receives-24-800-to-build-a-dog-park-337583.html Justin McClelland 2009-10-08T15:08:14Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/dogs-to-lead-stroll-for-strays-326134.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 Bo, a 2-year-order collie and beagle mix, may be a dog at heart, but he’s always ready to help out a fuzzy friend in need, even of the feline variety. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:27:50 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/dogs-to-lead-stroll-for-strays-326134.html Justin McClelland 2009-10-01T15:27:50Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/today-show-a-no-go-for-miracle-cat-smoka-289915.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 FRANKLIN - Smoka, the ‘miracle cat,’ isn’t going to the Big Apple after all. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:12:38 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/today-show-a-no-go-for-miracle-cat-smoka-289915.html Rick McCrabb 2009-09-10T06:12:38Z http://www.western-star.com/lifestyle/pets/authors-new-book-seeks-soul-of-a-dog-271056.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 Few authors are as plugged in to their animals as Jon Katz. Now he’s going for their souls. His new book, called “Soul of a Dog: Reflections on the Spirits of the Animals of Bedlam Farms,” allows Katz to tell the stories of the remarkable animals he has collected on his farm in northern New York. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:37:31 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lifestyle/pets/authors-new-book-seeks-soul-of-a-dog-271056.html Laurie Denger 2009-08-28T21:37:31Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-closing-date-set-267748.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 VANDALIA - Procter & Gamble Co. will shut down the North American headquarters of its Iams-Eukanuba pet food business in Vandalia on or about Oct. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:37:58 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-business-news/iams-headquarters-closing-date-set-267748.html John Nolan 2009-08-26T21:37:58Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/influx-of-pets-makes-for-big-savings-221897.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 There are a lot of reasons to decide to adopt a pet. But for Donna Goins, it was getting a good deal that got her to make the commitment. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:30:05 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/influx-of-pets-makes-for-big-savings-221897.html Jessica Heffner 2009-07-26T08:30:05Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/city-considers-pooper-scooper-law-217681.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 People who don’t clean up after their dogs in Mason may step into an even bigger mess than they realize. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:41:06 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/city-considers-pooper-scooper-law-217681.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-07-24T13:41:06Z http://www.western-star.com/lifestyle/pets/your-cat-question-could-be-featured-on-reality-tv--188196.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 Have you always wondered why your cat has some wacky behavior? Or are you at the end of your rope trying to stop your cat from doing something? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:21:50 GMT http://www.western-star.com/lifestyle/pets/your-cat-question-could-be-featured-on-reality-tv--188196.html Laurie Denger 2009-07-02T21:21:50Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/proposed-farm-animal-care-board-under-fire-173669.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 COLUMBUS - A proposed state board charged with developing and enforcing guidelines for livestock and poultry care would thwart meaningful reform in the housing of farm animals, the Humane Society of the United States said on Monday, June 22. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:48:42 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/proposed-farm-animal-care-board-under-fire-173669.html Ben Sutherly 2009-06-23T04:48:42Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/pet-day-care-sitting-business-aims-to-be-mans-best-friend-168319.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 Keeping four-legged friends happy is a top priority for those whose schedules include extended work hours, weekend getaways and the occasional vacation. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:29:23 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/pet-day-care-sitting-business-aims-to-be-mans-best-friend-168319.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-06-18T15:29:23Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/dog-fest-back-for-10th-year-158311.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 Not many festivals can boast having "something for every dog. But at Dog Fest, there will be agility and obedience competitions, a fashion show for dogs, owner/dog and famous dog look-alike competitions. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:53:34 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/dog-fest-back-for-10th-year-158311.html Richard O Jones 2009-06-11T13:53:34Z