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Dear Porky & Buddy: I really hope you can help me. My dog Rusty is my best pal.

We have written about this issue many times in the past, but it NEVER hurts to say it again.

Dear Readers: Last week we talked about the dangers of leaving pets in cars in the summer, but there are lots of other hot weather issues that you need to be aware of and take sensible precautions.

Dear Porky & Buddy: At first, I was pleased to learn that the City of Oswego just opened its new Dog Park. But to be honest, the more I think about it, I am a bit leery about taking my dogs there. How can I be sure that they will be safe? I see all kinds of potential problems with fighting, fleas, illness, you name it. What do you think? Signed, Sam

Dear Porky & Buddy: My dog Bowser is a great dog—smart and loyal and most of the time I am proud to show him off to my friends.

Dear Porky & Buddy: I keep hearing dire reports about blue-green algae and how dangerous it is to dogs, but how are you supposed to know if there are such algae in water? My dog, Bud loves to jump into any body of water he sees. It could be Lake Ontario. It could be just a puddle accumulated after a rain storm. I pay attention to the warnings about these algae in some of the smaller lakes around here. But what about those puddles, or the small ponds that we walk around? Signed, Joan

Dear Porky & Buddy: My grandmother, who is 96, has to go into an assisted living care facility in the near future as she can’t take care of herself adequately at home any more.

Dear Porky and Buddy: Last week you talked about the issue of seniors moving out of their homes and how to deal with their pets. That’s an important problem I know, because, well, we all get old.

Dear Porky & Buddy: My cat Sneezy got that name because he sneezes and coughs and his nose runs almost all the time. He doesn’t really seem sick otherwise. He eats fine and plays and seems happy. But should I be worried? Signed, Sam