http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/c_adam Most recent (7 days) columns en-gb Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:25:23 CDT If you have a cottage, you know some visitors don't get an invitation. After a few years at my lake, I've compiled a list; and this list is growing. It started with boring people, expanded to include raccoons and now includes skunks, too. Sometimes the best thing to do to prevent their return is... Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:16:51 CDT When it comes to public beaches, it may not be a dog's life in your area. Rules for dogs on public beaches vary -- on some, canines are permissible if they're on a leash; other beaches ban dogs outright. It's up to owners to research the rules, but this task may not be as easy as you might think. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:16:59 CDT Craig Street Cats is no longer on Craig Street. The Winnipeg-based feral and stray cat rescue has moved to a new location, but its objective remains the same. To some, this may seem like simple news, but if you know the owner/operator of this non-profit organization, Lynne Scott, you'd understand Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:16:56 CDT Not all cats are lions, but some of them are Leos. For those who aren't horoscope fans, note that the Leo is the zodiac symbol of the Lion. While cats are related to this regal creature, do they understand when Mars is in the 7th house of Venus? Me neither. However, if you follow Jennifer Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:39:14 CDT At the Red River Ex's Discovery Place, it's all about the L*O*V*E. which, in this case, stands for Live Operating Viewing Experience. Don't worry, they're not pulling people from the stands to remove gallbladders or perform nose jobs for kicks and giggles. Instead, this is a joint venture Tue, 5 Jun 2012 06:44:33 CDT If you worry about pet health, take a weight off your shoulders by getting your older, pudgy pet to lose a few pounds. For a painful joint-related disease like arthritis, weight is a huge problem. Just as being overweight in humans is a factor in heart disease and some cancers, being chubby Tue, 29 May 2012 03:17:04 CDT Now's the time to make your list of what not to do to ensure a good summer. Pets love the warmer seasons, but spring, summer and fall pose dangers in this province that winter doesn't. You can't dodge every illness or injury, but some can be prevented. The following is a not-to-do list meant to Sat, 19 May 2012 03:21:17 CDT Old cats can learn new tricks. Freddy is proof of this. Freddy is a local 18-year-old feline that recently learned to take part in an activity traditionally attributed only to dogs -- swimming in a pool. Brenda Meyer said her cat has been fascinated all his life with water. She has to ensure Tue, 15 May 2012 07:25:20 CDT It was the year of the cat. No, it's not a reference to Al Stewart's catchy '70s song but the motto for a joint national effort to improve cat awareness in 2011. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association reported that Care for Cats successfully launched its campaign, called The Year of the Cat. Tue, 8 May 2012 03:16:57 CDT Birds aren't dogs. And while bird lovers may order their birds to sit and obey, this may -- literally -- come back to bite them. A popular training method that focuses on dog-pack mentality may be causing harm to pet avians. And rather than merely complain about a problem, a local bird expert is Tue, 1 May 2012 03:16:25 CDT