May 2020
Features
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11 Pet Adoption and Foster Organizations To Check Out
No matter your preferred type of pet or budget, one of these regional adoption and foster groups can help connect you with your newest friend.
Guinea Pig Parent Heather Hauser Uses Her Piggies to Bring Smiles to Patients’ Faces
Three of Heather Hauser’s seven guinea pigs are trained as therapy pets. We talked with her about why guinea pigs are such a great fit for that role.
Hamilton County Coroner Lakshmi Sammarco on Why Birds Make Great Pets
Hamilton County Coroner Lakshmi Sammarco talks about how she became a pet mom to her three birds, Spooky Ghost, Mango, and Cannoli.
12 Worth-the-Drive Dog Parks to Visit Now
From Over-the-Rhine to Mason, these worth-the-drive dog parks give pups plenty of room to roam and their owners a few outside distractions.
City Councilmember P.G. Sittenfeld Shares How He Rescued His Pup
Cincinnati City Councilmember P.G. Sittenfeld talks about how he and his wife rescued their 4-and-a-half-year-old pup Oakley.
Five Top-Notch Local Animal Care Clinics
These five animal care clinics can help you keep your pets happy and healthy through regular checkups, home visits, or urgent care.
Molly Wellmann on Life With Three Cats
We talked to mixologist Molly Wellmann about her three furry felines’ unique personalities and what she loves most about them.
Meet the West Chester Family Featured in the Netflix Show ‘Dogs’
In the Netflix show “Dogs,” Corrine Gogolewski’s family shares their journey to getting a service dog from 4 Paws for Ability.
These Four Local Pet Groomers Cover It All
Make sure your pet puts their best face (or beak) forward with a trip to one of these great groomers, whether you need full trim or just a touchup.
Three Training Solutions to Help You and Your Dog
Don’t train your pups in vain! In-home, boarding, and virtual help is available for coaching dogs and owners alike.
Rose Lavelle on Her 7-Year-Old English Bulldog
U.S. Women’s National Team soccer player Rose Lavelle shares her favorite fun facts about Wilma Jean Wrinkles, her 7-year-old English Bulldog.
Three Final Resting Places for Your Pet
When it’s time to send your faithful companion across the rainbow bridge, these three organizations can help you get through it.
Angel’s Paws Makes Saying Goodbye to Your Pet a Little Easier
It’s never easy to lose a cherished friend, but Angel’s Paws can help, through their groundbreaking pet hospice program.
Need a Pet-Sitter? Try These Three Local Options
When you can’t be with your pet, whether overnight or during the day, these three options can help you—and your pet—relax.
Circle Tail Helps Get Service Dogs to Those Who Need Them
The nonprofit raises, trains, and partners service and hearing dogs for people with disabilities at no charge.
How Dean Regas Became One of the Nation’s Best-Known Astronomers
After a “pseudo-religious moment” gazing at stars in his twenties, Dean Regas charted a new course, helping to revive the 175-year-old Cincinnati Observatory.
Six Local Products That Are Perfect for Pet Owners
We scouted local pet shops to find six products that are perfect for those with dogs, cats, birds, turtles, rabbits, and fish at home.
In 1968, Jimmy Page and the Yardbirds Played at St. Xavier’s Prom
Months before the legendary guitar player formed a little band called Led Zeppelin, he and his bandmates took an unexpected gig—and made quite an impression.
Five Fun Events You Can Enjoy With Your Pet in Cincinnati
Get your tail outside and connect with fellow pet owners at these five pet events that will help your sidekick have fun, too.
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Frontlines
The Highs and Lows of Ohio’s Legal Cannabis Industry So Far
Medical marijuana is legal in Ohio, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy to get, even with a prescription. Here’s a look at how the industry is ramping up.
Five Easy Flowers to Grow in the Cincinnati Area
We spoke with Susan Rahn Patten, co-owner of A.J. Rahn Greenhouses, to get suggestions for five easy flowers to grow in this area.
Dr. Know: Cincinnati’s Mouseketeer, a Hidden Cemetery, and Ohio’s Weed Rules
We answer questions about Jimmie Dodd’s hometown, reconnecting with the United American Cemetery, and how to manage your medical marijuana in Ohio.
How Jeffrey Corney Is Positioning the Cincinnati Nature Center to Tackle Environmental Issues
Jeffrey Corney took the reins at Cincinnati Nature Center in May 2019 and brought a 21st century vision to tackle age-old environmental issues.
Radar
Smoove Creations Turns Your Sneakers Into Original Art
Isaiah Kelly’s Smoove Creations takes regular sneakers and turns them into personalized, customized works of art for sneakerheads.
Morgan A. Owens Stays True to Her Style and Means Business
Timeless staples, a bright lip, and being authentically herself is how this creative entrepreneur defines her #girlboss style.
Local and National History Make This North Bend Manor Doubly Special
With connections to a U.S. president and a renowned Ohio naturalist, this three-story stone manor is packed with special details.
Athens Is More Than Ohio University’s Stomping Grounds
This lovely southeast Ohio town is worth exploring for a slowed-down summer escape.
Columns
Editor’s Letter, May 2020: Our Pets and our New Routine
In a new routine of isolation and uncertainty, our pets’ companionship and loyalty has been a welcome relief.
Here’s the Truth About Those January Flashes in the Sky Near Bethel
In January, Tim Walker and his daughter Carolyn saw 13 red-orange flashes in the sky over Bethel, Ohio. Could it have been aliens?
The Eden Park Pump Station’s Past Lives
Pumping water to Cincinnati neighborhoods was just the start for this Samuel Hannford–designed structure.
In Defense of the Selfie
Selfies look like the very expression of narcissism, but our columnist argues that maybe these images mean just a little bit more.
Dine
Restaurants Rally for Support Amid COVID-19 Layoffs and Closures
The local restaurant industry implements temporary solutions and fights for national relief to ensure businesses return following coronavirus closure mandates.
Waggle Continues Sleepy Bee’s Sunny-Side-Up Sustainability
The carryout sister concept to Sleepy Bee Café, Waggle provides healthy fast-casual options.
Orchids Maître d’ Morgan Hughes Sets the Service Standards High
From choreographed service to a space that’s in a league of its own, Morgan Hughes breaks down what makes dining at Orchids at Palm Court so special.