“My cat hates visitors!” – Royal Examiner

2022-10-01 08:43:13 By : Ms. Camile Jia

United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley is now serving Front Royal / Warren County

WC DECA & W.W.A.A. team up to “Dog Out Cancer”

Ennis Family files $6 million wrongful death lawsuit, citing excessive force by Warren County deputies

Attorney General Jason Miyares renews partnership agreement with Front Royal TRIAD

Front Royal woman gets seven years in prison for her ringleader role in drug distribution ring

As County-directed EDA develops detailed Strategic Plan for the future, it moves toward joint meeting with Town counterpart

Council approves short-term rentals, one contingent on special exemption from parking

Supervisors approve Outdoor Sports Facility over recommendation of County Planning Commission, add to the Short-Term Tourist Rental count

Town Planning Commission adds a member, another short-term tourist rental; sees another attempt on Main Street micro-housing on the horizon

Additional Public School Budget requests approved as part of Supervisors Consent Agenda

Town Talk: A conversation with Michal Ashby and Erin Rooney, Samuels Public Library – October Activities

Town Talk: A conversation with Butch Hammond Lorne & LaDona Fetty, The Church at Skyline – Family Fall Festival October 8, 2022

Town Talk: A conversation with Samantha Barber and Teketia Smith, Reaching Out Now – Junior/Senior Planning Night

Town Talk: A conversation with Police Chief Kahle Magalis, Capt Crystal Cline, Guardian Score

Town Talk: A conversation with Lt. Robbie Seal and Sgt Terry Fritts – Warren County Sheriff’s Office

Hometown Faces: Meet Scott Reid

Hometown Faces: Meet Suzanne Silek

Hometown Faces: Meet John Marlow

Hometown Faces: Meet Harry Bowen – soon to be 100

WATCH: Faces of Our Valley – Selah Theatre Project, Glory Bea!

Meet the Candidates: A conversation with Wayne Sealock, candidate for Front Royal Town Council

Front Royal Town Council Candidates Forum held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Local Republican James Bergida enters race for Virginia Senate District 1

Meet the Candidates: Delores R. Oates, Virginia House of Delegates, District 31

Meet the Candidates: Merritt Hale, US Congress, 6th District

Subaru Loves Pets Month at the Winchester Area SPCA

Laurel Ridge hosted College Night at Fauquier Campus

This week’s showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of September 30th

SAR commemoration ceremony honoring Fairfax County First Independent Militia Company

Town Talk: A conversation with Butch Hammond Lorne & LaDona Fetty, The Church at Skyline – Family Fall Festival October 8, 2022

Ennis Family files $6 million wrongful death lawsuit, citing excessive force by Warren County deputies

Front Royal woman gets seven years in prison for her ringleader role in drug distribution ring

Warren County Grand Jury of September 12, 2022 indictments

Smithfield, VA man arrested for soliciting underage victims in Front Royal

Six arrests in forged gaming ticket scam announced by FRPD

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 9/26/2022

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 9/12/2022

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 8/29/2022

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 8/22/2022

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 8/15/2022

Legal Notice: Hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection

EDA: Request for Qualifications for the provision of debt collection legal services

EDA: Invitation to bid; roof replacement

Special Commissioners Sale Saturday, October 5, 2019: Two adjoining tracts 42 & 41 acres

Front Royal Town Council accepting resumes for vacant council seat

UPDATE: Paving continues on North Royal Avenue

Town Notice: Road closure – North Commerce Avenue, 6th Street to Royal Avenue; paving continues

Town Notice: Road closure – North Royal Avenue and 6th Street

Town Notice: Paving on North Royal starts July 18

As County-directed EDA develops detailed Strategic Plan for the future, it moves toward joint meeting with Town counterpart

Poe joins EDA civil defendants in motions to nullify civil liability verdicts; Tran counsel granted additional time to file their motion to overturn jury verdict

FR-WC EDA finalizes $5.7-million sale of Baugh Drive warehouse to Shahi Foods

Warren County EDA tackles multi-faceted August meeting Action Agenda

EDA Board Chairman Jeff Browne reacts to July civil litigation results ordering total of over $13.35 million paid to the County Economic Development Authority

EDA Board Chairman Jeff Browne reacts to July civil litigation results ordering total of over $13.35 million paid to the County Economic Development Authority

Jury awards WC EDA $11.9 million-plus in civil compensatory claims against ITFederal and Truc ‘Curt’ Tran

EDA civil liability defendant ‘Curt’ Tran on witness stand for over 4-1/2 hours as trial heads into final day

EDA vs. Tran/ITFederal civil liability and counterclaim trial heads into third day with defense poised to call final series of witnesses

First day of $11-million EDA vs. ‘Curt’ Tran civil liability trial concludes

Shenandoah Valley Axe Throwing Co moves to a new home in Front Royal

Chamber welcomes Shenandoah Shores Management Group to Front Royal

Chamber welcomes Kells Belles to Front Royal

Chamber welcomes Garcia & Gavino to Front Royal

Local Senior Center reopens with new location and new name

Fischer, Warner introduce bipartisan legislation to help Americans protect their savings from inflation

Warner & Kaine announce $2 million in federal funding to expand access to substance use prevention & treatment in Luray and Tappahannock

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline – September 21, 2022

Rep. Price and Senator Warner applaud passage of the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act

Warner & Kaine secure nearly $135 million for Virginia in Senate FY2023 budget bills

Former Valley Health CEO Mark Merrill honored with VHHA Distinguished Service Award

U.S. Senate approves stopgap spending bill with disaster relief, heating aid

Manchin seeks bipartisan ‘sweet spot’ for a new try at his energy permitting bill

Afghan evacuees press for bill that could help give them US legal status

Key U.S. Senate panel advances bill aimed at preventing another Jan. 6

Ian remnants to arrive in Virginia today and more state headlines

Attorney General Miyares secures four indictments of unemployment compensation fraud

Attorney General ­­­­Miyares asks the Supreme Court to uphold law that prohibits encouraging people to break U.S. Immigration Laws

Flood Fund future uncertain as Youngkin pushes for carbon market withdrawal

Attorney General Miyares announces state price gouging protections in effect ahead of potentially hazardous weather from Hurricane Ian

Playoff Game 2 : Front Royal Cardinals vs Woodstock River Bandits – July 27

Rescheduled: Front Royal Cardinals vs Strasburg Express – Monday, July 25

Front Royal Cardinals vs Purceville Cannons – Thursday, July 21

Front Royal Cardinals vs New Market Rebels – Sunday, July 24

CANCELED: Valley Baseball League: All Star Game at the “Bing” – Sunday, July 17th

WCHS vs Brentwood – Thursday, September 29, 2022 – Varsity Football

WCHS vs William Monroe – Friday, September 23, 2022 – Varsity Football

WCHS vs William Monroe – Girls Volleyball – September 20, 2022

WCHS vs Handley – Girls Volleyball – September 19, 2022

WCHS vs Harrisonburg – Girls Volleyball – September 15, 2022

Skyline High School Graduation – Saturday, May 28, 2022

Skyline High School Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony

Baccalaureate service for graduating seniors

Skyline vs Independence High School, February 12, 2021 at 6 PM in the third round of the Region 3B Basketball Tournament

Skyline vs James Monroe High School, February 9, 2021 at 6 PM in the second round of the Region 3B Basketball Tournament

Warren County Middle School vs Skyline Middle School – Girls Basketball, October 4, 2021

Warren County Middle School vs Frederick County Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 27, 2021

Warren County Middle School vs Daniel Morgan Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 23, 2021

Warren County Middle School vs Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School – Girls Basketball, September 20th, 2021

Warren County Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 8th Grade

Warren County Middle School vs Skyline Middle School – Girls Basketball, October 4, 2021

Skyline Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 8th Grade

Skyline Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 7th Grade

Skyline Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony – 6th Grade

Skyline Middle School vs Daniel Morgan, June 3rd – Girls Volleyball

Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School – 5th Grade Graduation Event

WATCH: E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School – 5th Grade Graduation Parade

WATCH: Ressie Jeffries Elementary School – 5th Grade Graduation Parade

WATCH: Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School – 5th Grade Graduation Parade

How to sell your property with peace of mind

Question: In 2020 I lost my job and went into bankruptcy. But now I am back on track and I would like to buy a house. Is it even possible to get a mortgage?

House selling: should you ever disclose the details of a competing offer?

Good news for buyers as home prices cool

OPEN HOUSE: 159 High Point Court, Front Royal – This Saturday, April 2nd

House for sale: 159 High Point Court, Front Royal

House for sale: 104 Foam Flower, Lake Frederick

Property for sale: 425 N Royal Ave, Front Royal – Watch the tour!

House for sale: 361 Walnut Drive, Front Royal – Watch the tour!

Start your day with a smile

Start your day with a smile

Start your day with a smile

Start your day with a smile

Start your day with a smile

Trees rooted in the ages survive still

Making sense of UCLA and USC’s move to the Big Ten

Credit 101: Debit cards don’t build your credit score

To Censor or not to Censor, that is a Difficult Question

The Cracked Acorn: Ark of the Covenant

The Cracked Acorn: Am I Crazy?

The Cracked Acorn: The Bible

The Cracked Acorn: The Un-Truth

Should I Choose Passion or Duty?

Why we should be ‘Babyish’ in Love

The School of Life: How to Stop Playing Games in Love

The School of Life: How You Can Be Too Clever

Looking Back: A Mothers Revenge – Hannah Duston

Ben Franklin and his miraculous lightning rod

The Year Without A Summer : “Eighteen Hundred & Froze To Death”

America’s veterans remembered and honored for their service across the years

How much do you know about Veterans Day?

5 meaningful ways to celebrate Veterans Day

5 ways to celebrate Veterans Day

The 11hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – Veterans Day 2020

FRWRC kicks off Annual Appeal with the Women’s Faire & Share this Thursday

Real Estate and Community News (August/September 2022) with Jen Avery, REALTOR

Real Estate and Community News (July/August 2022) with Jen Avery, REALTOR

Donations to aid Kentucky still accepted at Aders Insurance Agency

Rugged Terrain Crossfit takes home the trophy at the Waggin’ for Dragons 2022 race

The Rotary Club of the Northern Shenandoah Valley hosting blood drive

Help replenish the blood supply after holiday weekend

Community Blood Drive to be held this Wednesday, March 3rd

Santa Claus is coming to Town, Warren County!

A “COVID Christmas” message from Santa

Warren Heritage Society announces the publication of their newest book, “Coming Together”

Send bracelets to quarantined residents of Commonwealth Assisted Living in Front Royal through WeAreSPACE.org

Warren’s Heritage: Native American History-Part 10

Warren’s Heritage: Native American History-Part 9

Warren’s Heritage: Native American History-Part 8

Breakfast with Barry Lee – Dishing out ample servings of positivity, humor, and community spirit.

Business tips from the greatest showman

4 strategies for retaining your employees

Odd jobs: How the mud man makes baseballs fly right

Cloud computing: the environmental impact of the virtual world

How buying local can help your business

Cities work to lure remote tech workers

3 essential qualities for IT professionals

4 strategies for retaining your employees

Tips for negotiating a salary proposal

Demand for truckers is on the rise

5 ways to enjoy and preserve your harvest

How to know if you’re buying local food

Local producers: Barriers to buying local

Apple and salt pork pie satisfies the sweet tooth

Permaculture: farming inspired by nature

3 questions to help you learn more about barn cats

Agriculture: What does it mean to “make the rounds”?

What’s community-supported agriculture (CSA)?

September is Cholesterol Education Month: Time to check up on LDLs and HDLs

Meat diet draws fire; proponents defend

Astronauts lose bone in space

4 tips for a successful manicure

Why you need a combi-boiler in your home

How to clean glass shower doors

Clever ways to add storage to your home

6 benefits of installing a water softener in your home

Gourds make fun holiday projects

4 reasons to improve the quality of life for seniors

What’s a continuing care retirement community?

Enjoy the great outdoors with reduced mobility

Alcohol consumption as a senior: 3 risk factors

Send secret messages with invisible ink

Create your own book in 5 steps

Do you know Louis Braille?

5 tips for camping in your backyard

How to choose a birdcage

Things to know before adopting a shelter pet

Shedding in dogs: what you need to know

Preventive care: How to keep cats and dogs healthy

Virginians would accept no less than $265 each in airline compensation for flight cancellations, survey reveals.

5 ideas for a dream retirement vacation

How to prepare for a solo trip

5 good reasons to book your cruise early

Why you should rotate and balance your tires

How to inspect your vehicle’s oil in 7 easy steps

5 car noises you should never ignore

Today’s economy dictates a new way of driving

One flaw made Tesla’s autos easy to steal

National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims – Sept. 25, 2022

10 activities to enjoy the fall colors

The first day of autumn is September 22

5 car noises you should never ignore

Does your cat run and hide every time someone comes over? Here are four steps to desensitize your feline to strangers.

1. Associate guests with something positive. For example, give your cat treats before visitors arrive and during their stay. At first, do this somewhere where your pet feels safe.

2. Over time, gradually lure your cat closer to your guests during their visit using its food bowl or treats.

3. Initially, ask your guests to ignore your cat if it approaches them.

4. Encourage your visitors to give your cat treats and play with it once it feels comfortable in their presence. Your cat will slowly understand that having guests over is fun.

Consult a feline behaviorist if you don’t see any improvement in your cat despite your best efforts.

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MEW Year adoption special by Winchester SPCA, January 12-14

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Do you want to adopt a pet bird? Before visiting your local pet store, ensure you know what to look for in a suitable cage. Your bird’s health and well-being depend on it. Here are a few tips for choosing the right cage.

Dimensions The cage should be large enough for your bird to fly around but not so big that it feels lost. The ideal cage size depends on your bird’s size and whether you plan on housing one or several birds in the same enclosure.

Shape The shape of the cage depends on the type of bird you adopt and its flying preferences. For example, most birds fly horizontally. Therefore, long cages are most suitable. On the other hand, tall cages are more suitable for birds that like to climb, like parrots and parakeets. It’s also good to look for a cage with several perches.

Bars Make sure the spacing between the bars isn’t too big. Your bird shouldn’t be able to stick its head through. If your bird likes to climb, choose a model with smooth bars. Finally, make sure the door has a secure latch.

Visit your local pet store to find a cage your new feathered friend will love.

Maybe your house feels a little lonely after losing a beloved old cat, or perhaps your single dog could use a friend. Bringing a new pet home is exciting, but before you jump on a pet adoption site or head to your local animal shelter, make sure you know what to expect while searching for your new best friend.

Most dogs shed twice a year when the temperature changes in the spring and fall. This process is characterized by increased fur loss from exposure to outside light. Here’s what you need to know.

Variation in intensity Dogs typically shed the most in the spring when a short, light one replaces their thick winter coat for summer. In the fall, this cycle is reversed. Dogs shed their summer coat to make room for a heavy protective one for winter. However, this can vary from one species to another. For example, shedding is more pronounced in long-haired dogs. The amount your furry friend sheds can also depend on its lifestyle. If your dog lives indoors, it may shed consistently throughout the year since temperature variations are less likely to affect it.

Fur management You can control how much your dog sheds by taking good care of its coat. Brush your pet regularly and limit shampooing to once a month. Make sure you use a product specially designed for dogs. In addition, shedding treatments can help remove dead hair more quickly.

Keep an eye out for excessive or abnormal shedding, which is often a disease symptom or a nutrition problem. If in doubt, consult your veterinarian.

Preventive care is the key to providing your pet with a happy and healthy life. Here are six things you can do to keep cats and dogs in tip-top shape.

1. Provide regular health exams It’s important for your pets to have annual checkups with a veterinarian. This will ensure health problems are identified and treated before they get worse.

2. Make sure to spay or neuter them Sterilizing cats and dogs can curb unwanted behaviors, impede infections and prevent certain types of cancer. It also helps keep pets out of animal shelters.

3. Offer a healthy diet and ample exercise Adequate nutrition and weight management will help your pet look and feel its best. Talk to your veterinarian about your cat or dog’s diet and exercise plan.

4. Keep their vaccinations up to date Cats and dogs should be vaccinated to protect them from contagious and deadly diseases like rabies, feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), and canine hepatitis.

5. Take care of their teeth Pets aren’t immune to dental problems. They should receive regular teeth cleanings and dental exams to prevent cavities and gum disease. Daily brushing is also a must.

6. Offer adequate parasite control Fleas, ticks, mites, worms, and mosquitoes can transmit diseases to dogs and cats. Investing in parasite control treatments is imperative for preventing your pet from getting sick.

Schedule an appointment with your pet’s veterinarian for a personalized preventive health-care plan tailored to the unique needs of your dog or cat.

Do you have plans to take your cat or dog on a road trip this summer? Here are five tips for a safe and comfortable ride.

1. Wear your pet out Before you embark on your road trip, take your pet for a walk or engage in a long play session. This can help make your pet feel more rested and hopefully sleep for a portion of the trip.

2. Create a comfortable space Purchase a pet hammock and harness to keep your pet safe and save your car’s upholstery from fur and claw marks. Alternatively, you can keep your furry friend in an enclosed crate if they’re likely to move around and become a distraction while you’re driving.

3. Pack the essentials Always travel with your pet’s necessities, including food, water, treats, and bags for pet waste. You should also bring a few toys to keep your pet busy and prevent them from chewing on your car’s seat belts or headrests.

4. Take frequent breaks Like you, your pet needs to take breaks after being cooped up in the car for hours. Consequently, it’s a good idea to stop every two hours to play with your pet and allow it to relieve itself.

5. Never leave your pet alone in the car A parked vehicle can quickly turn into a hot oven during the summer, even with the windows open. On top of risking heatstroke, leaving your pet alone in your vehicle also makes it vulnerable to theft.

Lastly, ask your veterinarian about remedies you can give your pet to prevent nausea and motion sickness while you’re on the road.

If your cat or dog suddenly starts to press its head compulsively against a wall, it’s not because it wants to play hide-and-seek with you. This behavior is known as head pressing and indicates a serious health problem that shouldn’t be ignored.

When pets press their heads against a wall, they’re often trying to soothe a severe headache or are very confused. In fact, this behavior may indicate that your pet is suffering from a brain tumor, encephalitis, or a stroke.

Your pet may also behave this way if it has a liver problem or sodium imbalance. Alternatively, your pet may have taken a blow to the head or been exposed to a toxic substance.

One thing is certain. Head pressing requires prompt intervention. If in doubt, consult your local veterinarian.

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