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June 30, Sampling a little slice of Dog Heaven
Memphis--Once upon a time, my wife had an
idea for a business. She wanted to call it Dog Heaven, since it would be the
place dogs would go before they got the needle at the city pound.
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June 30, Reward to catch dog thieves
BBC--Jess was a very important member of
the Parkinson family A reward to catch thieves who stole a specially trained
search and rescue dog and then left her to be run over has reached £12,000.
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June 30, Pets deserve protection from dog days of summer
Daily-tribune--Summer break may be fun for
children, but it could bring danger to the family pet, especially during the
upcoming July 4 holiday. Fireworks, human food and harmful objects around the
home could seriously injure dogs and cats, so pet owners should take time to
"puppy proof" their homes, said Melissa Heeter, professional dog trainer.
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June 30, Medical students receive award for dog-and-master screening
Associated Press-AUGUSTA, Ga. - An innovative
project - having dogs and their owners receive health screenings at the same
time - has resulted in a federal innovation award for two medical students.
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June
30, Dogged search by lost pet's owners
BBCnews.com--A
couple have sold their business and moved 300 miles away - all for the love of
their lost dog. David and Nicola Hunt's five-year-old dog Holly escaped from
kennels in Cornwall while the couple were on their honeymoon in the Far East 13
months ago.
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June 30, Gets 2G in dog hair-dryer horror
DAILY NEWS--A Long Island woman was
awarded more than $2,000 after her devoted Yorkshire terrier burned to death
under a doggy hair dryer.
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June 30, Neighbour’s dog entraped with taped barks
BERLIN (Reuters) - A German has used
recorded barking to provoke a neighbour’s dog to respond so he could report the
animal for disturbing the peace, police say.
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June
30, DOG DIES IN COTTAGE INFERNO WHILE ELDERLY OWNER WORKS OUTSIDE
Scotland-- A Dog died in a North-east house fire
yesterday while its elderly owner was working outdoors - unaware of the blaze.
The unnamed householder was alerted by a passer-by.
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June 28, Chocolate mints rarely grace Chuey's pillow. Instead, more savory
treats await the discriminating hotel guest.
Zwire.com--Truffles?
Caviar? Foie gras? Perish the thought. This finicky eater prefers creamy yogurt
studded with ... dog biscuits? "Chuey sometimes needs that extra crunch to eat
the yogurt," said Scott Shield, indulging the choosy Chihuahua at PetsHotel,
Plano's latest overnight-lodging alternative.
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June 28, Escondido Humane Society to open new shelter Tuesday
Union-Tribune-- ESCONDIDO – The Escondido
Humane Society is making sure the tragedy at its shelter in 2001 will not happen
again. A new 15,000-square-foot facility on seven acres in north Escondido will
include among its safety features fire alarms and sprinklers, smoke detectors,
surveillance cameras, a security system and a live-in employee. The shelter cost
$3.7 million.
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June 28, Council: Dog isn't emergency
MARBLEHEAD -- It appears the village will
have to wait a few more weeks before a police K-9 program is unveiled. Wednesday
night, Marblehead village council met in special session to vote on creation of
a K-9 initiative, featuring officer Phil Howell and his drug-sniffing dog, Alex.
Howell owns Alex and has agreed to pay for food, veterinarian bills and other
canine-related costs.
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June 28, Bobcat is no match for Bob the dog
WORLD-HERALD--COOK, Neb. - This is the story of a
bobcat and a dog named Bob, and the woman who came between them. Valerie Farris,
who raises exotic chickens, pheasants and peacocks on a hilltop acreage, said
that's her best guess about why a young, 10-pound bobcat would have attacked her
as she walked into a barn filled with bird pens on June 15.
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June 28, Dog park users express concerns
Like any puppy, the 11-month old Plano Dog
Park is experiencing some growing pains. Plano resident and dog trainer Lisa
Kristof, for example, is a park fan - but she does have some serious concerns.
And this is why she has gone before City Council on numerous occasions to voice
them.
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June 28, Taz makes the rounds at work
Reporter celebrates "Take Your Dog to Work Day" by crossing her fingers before
bringing in her beloved pet. "TAKE YOUR DOG to Work Day" could have gone one of
two ways.
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June 28, Homeless dog nabber pleads no contest
A homeless woman accused of stealing her
own dog twice is out of jail. On Wednesday, Nancy Bosch, 51, pleaded no contest
to felony possession of stolen property. Initially, Bosch was also charged with
felony burglary, but that charge was dismissed as part of the plea deal. She had
been in the county jail since her May 31 arrest.
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June 28, PETA ups ante for dog attacker
norwich
bulletin.com--STERLING -- An international animal rights juggernaut has added
$5,000 to the reward for the capture of whoever "tortured" two Sterling dogs by
stabbing them with wooden stakes.
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June 28, Doomed
dog gets reprieve from judge
The Daily News--KEMAH — The owners of a
German shepherd will get to appeal the order calling for the animal’s
destruction. County Court Judge Roy Quintanilla allowed members of the Reinagel
family to post an appellate bond as they attempt to overturn a justice of the
peace court decision.
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June 24, Three champions and their dogs Jun 23 2003
The Western Mail--IT WON'T be a case of
one man and his dog at Aberglasney, Carmarthenshire next Sunday, so much as
three champions and their dogs. But one man - Meirion Owen of Llanarthney - is
behind the showcase event, with his dogs.
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June 24, Corgi Fair promotes breed, teaches owners
Zwire.com--You
could hear laughs and barks during the Corgi Fair Sunday at Daniels Park in
Willoughby. But you had to watch your step, because more than one of the stocky
dogs seemed to be marking its territory.
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June 24, Dogs can teach humans lessons
St. Petersburg Times--You can learn a lot
from dogs. I did. From Jip, I learned loyalty. From Flick and Poika, I learned
the importance of looking good. I learned family values from Igor; and from
Jessie, I learned about unconditional love.
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June 24, Dogs hurt in mystery stabbings
Norwich Bulletin--A veterinarian
speculates the attacks may be the work of a cult. Andy Marchesseault, left, of
Sterling and his wife, Kelly, stand with their two dogs, Indy and Buddy, Monday,
after the dogs were stabbed last week.STERLING -- The mystery is not just
perplexing the Marchesseault family of Oneco -- it is terrifying them.
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June 24, We don't exploit dogs, says new track boss
THE new owners of Westhoughton greyhound
racing track have hit back at an animal rights campaign that has attacked the
sport. The campaign -- 'Fat Cats and Dead Dogs', launched last week by The
League Against Cruel Sports -- said the racing industry exploited dogs and did
little to provide for their well-being once retired.
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June 24, Dog days of summer
The Missoulian--Annual all-breed show
fetches plenitude of participants, spectators.
From Chile to Norway, Council Parker tours the world as a professional dog show
judge. Kennel clubs fly him to shows and pay between $300 and $500 for his
expert opinion on herding dogs, hounds, sporting dogs and work dogs
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June 20, Free seminar to focus on pets
FREMONT -- When disaster strikes, don't
forget about Fido. That's the message the American Red Cross, the Emergency
Animal Rescue Service and the Community Emergency Response Team want to teach
local seniors in a four-hour seminar to be held Saturday.
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June 20, The dog walks on a bird's trail
Vaildaily.com--What do you smell? Flowers?
A chipmunk? My feet - oh, that's gross. Please follow me. Stop. The backpack is
not a fire hydrant. That child is not a chew toy. And, so it goes, when a
12-week-old puppy is loosed on a hiking trail - leash-laden, of course.
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June 18, 9yo girl marries dog
New Delhi--A NINE-year-old girl was
married off to a dog in the presence of more than 100 people in eastern India
under a tribal custom to protect the child from evil, a report said today.
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June 18, Rescuers save dog on ledge
The Express-Times--E. BANGOR -- About 6:30
p.m. Monday, Scott Meixsell of Blue Valley Rescue Squad starting climbing up the
wall of an abandoned quarry to rescue a stray dog in peril.
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June 18, Dog control resurfaces as concern
SOUTH PORTLAND — Dogs running loose in
city parks is a growing problem for some residents, leading to calls for
stricter leash law enforcement and creation of a city dog park. DOG RULES South
Portland has the following rules for those city parks that allow dogs: Dogs do
not have to be on leash, but must be beside the owner or obedient to voice
commands.
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June 17, Bring your best friend to work on Friday
Freelancestar.com--Take Your Dog to Work
Day invites dog-owners to bring their best friends to work Friday.
Take your what to work? Pet Sitters
International wants folks to lug more than briefcases and bagged lunches to the
office this week.
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June 17, Dying drug dog not content to sit around house
LINCOLN — Donna is living her last days
doing what she loves best — detecting illegal drugs for the Lincoln Police
Department. In January, the 11-year-old Belgian Malanior was diagnosed with
terminal liver cancer that has metastasized to other sites in her body.
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June 16,
Daisy living a dog's life after being burned
FORT WORTH -- Daisy, a stray dog that was
doused with gas and set on fire a year ago, is fat, happy, spoiled and living in
west Fort Worth.
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June 16, For one woman, her dog is more than just a show pet
Idaho--BLACKFOOT - For two years, Nancy
Brunker was confined to her home. Her multiple sclerosis made it too taxing for
her to move in her manual wheelchair.
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June 16, Stun gun first for police
BBC-- Officers used the M26 Taser gun on a
dog after receiving calls from concerned residents living in Tanyfron near
Wrexham on Saturday.
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June 13, Man jailed for attacking collie
UK--A father has been jailed for six
months for beating the family pet dog, whose charred body was later found in
woodland.
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June 13, Japanese dogs hit the catwalk
Tokyo--Wolf whistles - but Jasmine seemed
a little disturbed by the lights. A Tokyo department store has put on a catwalk
fashion show - exclusively for dogs. Eight dogs - including poodles, dachshunds
and Chihuahuas - took part in the show, modelling a range of new fashion wear
for canines.
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June 13, Pets are business's best friend
Tallahasse--Competition
in the pet care industry is heating up. And it's no surprise, because U.S. pet
owners are expected to spend an estimated $31billion on their pets this year.
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June 13, Dog owners chasing park idea
St. Petersburg Times--Some residents in
Bloomingdale East are working to raise funding for a dog park where their pets
can run free.The shallow ponds, tires and fire hydrants that Brittany enjoyed in
the 15-acre Gainesville dog park near Ocala are nowhere to be found in her new
neighborhood.
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June 12, Plans for off-leash dog area off and running
goanacortes.com--A
proposal to create a temporary area on H Avenue for dog owners to run their dogs
off-leash is moving ahead, with a formal public hearing expected sometime early
this summer. There has been quite a bit of discussion in Anacortes in recent
months about creating off-leash dog areas, with increasing pressure coming from
a group of citizens called Fidalgo Islanders for Dogs Off-leash, or FIDO,
looking for a place to run dogs off-leash.
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June 12, Dog abuse case gets national attention
mcdowellnews--National
animal rights activists are turning their attention to McDowell County after a
man who was purportedly videotaped abusing his dogs was set free by a judge.
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June
12, Local rescue dog waiting for a replacement
KESQ.com--In
an emergency like an earthquake, a search dog can be a lifeline, but the
valley's search dog is ready to retire. People have donated thousands of dollars
to replace him, but the city still hasn't done anything with the money.
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June 12, Every man and his dog for charity
Edinburgh-UK--HUNDREDS of dogs and their
owners are expected to take part in the Great Scottish Walk. The National Canine
Defence League (NCDL) will be handing out free pooper scoopers on the walk,
being held on Sunday, June 22.
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June 11, Aging pets deserve special consideration
Old age for a dog or cat depends on the
breed. The bigger the dog, generally, the shorter the lifespan. A Great Dane or
St. Bernard is considered to have reached old age almost twice as early as a
miniature poodle or chihuahua.
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June 11, Don't make your dog feel the heat
UK--AS we come into the summer months and
days that are encouragingly warm, time and again dogs are being left in cars
when their owners attend events, do shopping, visit relatives etc.
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June 6, No dogs allowed, unexpectedly
OLD BRIDGE -- Six months ago, when Mike
Niedzielski opened his mailbox and found a letter from the landlord of Country
Living at Mapleview Apartments demanding he give up ownership of the family dog
or be evicted, he couldn't believe what he was reading.
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June 6, Protect your pets from dangers of antifreeze
Fredericksburg--There are dangers of
not properly containing antifreeze. Two nights ago, my dog, Heidi, was in good
spirits, playing in the yard with another dog. Later that evening she began
vomiting and urinating all over the house, which was very unlike her.
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June 6, Wanted: Quirky Pets
Canterbury — Can your dog drive a car?
Could your horse go one-on-one with Shaquille O'Neal? Does your parrot speak
fluent English and Spanish?
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June 6, Elderly Leave Pets Behind
The Daytona Beach News-Journal--ORMOND
BEACH -- A gray and white stuffed cat curled up on Elsie Burger's bed pillow is
only an inanimate reminder of the creature that the owner longs to see.
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June 6, Good people, dogs, discs
Florida State Disc Dog Championships. If
Lawrence Frederick is right about the inherent bond among dog lovers, then
tomorrow's Florida State Disc Dog Championships should be a Woodstock for those
with four-legged best friends.
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June 6, Dog Park Backers Say They'll Continue Petition Drive
Norwich--After visiting alternative sites
Thursday, leaders of the effort to build a dog park will continue with a
petition drive to try to secure land in Mohegan Park.
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June 6, Dog (show) days come to fairgrounds
bayarea--There are plenty of fun things
happening this weekend in East County. While the Ledger Dispatch runs
comprehensive listings of upcoming events, every Friday in this space we
highlight a few we think are particularly noteworthy. For a more complete list,
see inside.
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June 6, Dog Recovering from Gunshot Wound
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Kansas City man was
outraged Thursday at the Police Department for shooting a member of his family
-- his dog.
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June 5, A dog's day out
heraldtribune.com--On
this sun-drenched May morning, it's a beach-romping good time on the shores of
Knight Island for Ingrid Simke and her young companion, Daisy.
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June 5, Dog Park Advocates Looking At Other Site Options
Norwich-TheDay--Promoters of a dog park
are circulating a petition asking the City Council to allot a three-acre site in
Mohegan Park for the project, but city officials prefer a flat parcel on Asylum
Street originally suggested for a dog park three years ago.
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June 5, Joy board cracking down on dog owners
JOY -- The village board might put the
bite on residents who do not control their dogs. Joy currently requires dogs to
be within voice command of their owners or other responsible parties.
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June 5, Dog club suspends, fines collie owners
Tribune--"No ifs, ands or buts": The
American Kennel Club is suspending collie breeder Athena Lethcoe-Harman of
Alaska and fining her $2,000 in the wake of her animal-cruelty conviction, a
spokeswoman for the organization said Wednesday.
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June 5,
TACO BELL LOSES $30 MILLION DOG BATTLE
CHICAGO (AdAge.com) -- A federal jury
yesterday ordered Taco Bell to pay $30.2 million to two men who accused the
restaurant company of stealing their idea for a cartoon marketing mascot and
logo. Joseph Shields and Thomas Rinks alleged that the Yum Brands' chain took
the "Psycho Chihuahua" character they created in 1995 without paying any
licensing fees.
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June
4, R.I. considering making dog laws tougher
ROCK ISLAND -- Dog owners may be forced to
enroll in dog-obedience classes and pay hefty fines when their pets misbehave on
public property in Rock Island.
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June 3, Your Pets Can Come Clean At Car Wash
P&D City Editor--The Classic Car Wash has
gone to the dogs.The Yankton business recently added a K-9 Pet Wash, which can
be used to bathe animals large or small. The pet-washing station is located in a
fenced area to the north of the car wash on West 23rd Street.
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June 3, Where does all this leave dog pound?
The future of the Tuscarawas County Dog
Pound was questioned during Monday’s Tuscarawas County Commissioners meeting.“We
are concerned the pound would be relocated to a place where the dogs would not
have land to run on,” Humane Society member Rachel Silverstone said.
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June 3, Woman jailed after dog is left to starve to death
UK--A DOG owner was jailed for two months
yesterday after allowing one animal to die and leaving another emaciated.
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June 3,
It was tooth and nail, but war dog back with his human
The Pentagon called it "Operation Free
Fluffy" and, thanks to dogged determination by the Army and others, the
decidedly unconventional rescue mission now ranks as another win in the war in
Iraq.
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June 2, Guide dog flown to safety
NewZeland--Paul
Kibblewhite calls his constant companion and guide dog Taupo his "super-dog".
For the past seven months Taupo has guided her blind owner around, helped him
get to work and become an essential part of his life.
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June 2, HOW TOMMY THE 'PSYCHIC' DOG SAVED MY LIFE
UK--Dog owner Valerie Smith escaped
death by seconds when her pet stopped her walking down a lane - just before a
tree crashed down in front of her.
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June 2, Maxx, The Black Lab Mix, Is Top Dog In Norwich
Norwich –– A 10-year-old black Labrador
retriever mix on Grove Street will be the No. 1 dog in the city of Norwich for
the next year.
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June
2, Dog's nutrition therapy evolves into a million-dollar business
Florida--It all started with Noodles.
Mitch Ross, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a nutritionist,
was working as a South Florida-based caterer in 1989 when his dog Noodles, a
black Labrador retriever, developed skin and flea problems.
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June 2, Seeing-eye dog possible 1080 victim
NewZeland--The
Department of Conservation says it doubts it was 1080 that poisoned a seeing-eye
dog in Tongariro National Park overnight Sunday. The golden labrador named "Taupo"
and her owner were evacuated by helicopter on Monday morning from Oturere hut in
the eastern side of park.
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June 2, When man is not necessarily a dog's best friend
Baguio--WHAT
happens when man, supposedly a dog's best friend becomes a dog's worst enemy?
What happens is a series of cruelties that touches a chord in the heart of those
who are not even pet lovers.
