Mama Bear attacks dog to protect cub
Around 10 a.m. on May 21, a dog was attacked by a mama bear when it got too close to her cub. A woman walking her dog on Big Bear Pen Road near the water […]
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TL&LC students enjoy visits from Ben the Reading Dog
Ben the Reading Dog, a.k.a Ben Crenshaw, is an 85-pound silver lab who often visits students at The Literacy & Learning Center for a bit of story time. During each visit, students gather around Ben […]
Cashiers Dog Park becoming a reality
In collaboration with the Jackson County Parks & Recreation Department, Vision Cashiers is developing a clean and safe recreational area for Cashiers and its four-legged friends. Construction is set to begin in the next couple […]
Highlands PD remembers first Canine Officer Ruby
Over the weekend, the law enforcement community bid farewell to one of their own – its first K9 Officer Ruby – who was laid to rest. She was 15 years old. Pictured at the top […]
Highlands School students get up-close look at HPD K-9 units
Highlands School students got to see K-9s from the Highlands Police Department in action on Thursday demonstrating tracking and suspect apprehension, also called ‘bitework.’ K-9 Officers Hope and Xena performed the tasks for middle-school students […]
Residential leash law being considered
Though not the typical “everyday” residential neighborhood dog, the vicious attack of a dog and his owner by a pit bull last summer has the town looking to include residential neighborhoods in its leash law […]
Canine movie star visit rescheduled at Highlands Playhouse
Due to inclement weather and the rescheduling of Cashiers’ Christmas Parade, the Playhouse has changed the date of the “Instant Family” event featuring Keeper to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11. Keep your eyes on […]