Contaminated Dog Food Has Been Linked to 14 Human Illnesses in the U.S

04 May 2012

By WSJ Staff

From: Wall Street Journal

Contaminated dog food has been linked to 14 human illnesses in the U.S., Dow Jones Newswires reports today.

No, the people weren’t eating the pet food contaminated with a rare strain of salmonella, an […]

“When an Attack Involves Pit Bulls, it Is no Longer Necessary to Prove that the Particular Pit Bull or Pit Bulls Are Dangerous.”

04 May 2012

By Courtney Pomeroy

From: Chicago Tribune

Nature now legally trumps nurture in Maryland, at least where pit bulls are concerned.

According to a Maryland Court of Appeals decision handed down by Judge Dale R. Cathell last week, “When an attack involves […]

Controversial Pit Bull Ordinance Defeated in Tupelo, MS

04 May 2012

By Emily Le Coz

From: Chicago Tribune

Tuesday’s defeat of a controversial pit bull ordinance leaves the city in limbo as leaders ponder an alternate solution to the community’s pet woes.

It’s anybody’s guess, though, how that will happen since […]

Beagle Found in a Trash Bag in a Detroit Industrial Area (Video)

04 May 2012

By Tammy Stables Battaglia

From: Detroit Free Press

The Michigan Humane Society is offering a $2,500 reward for information about the person who abandoned a beagle in a trash bag in a Detroit industrial area.

A worker from a business near […]

American Soldier Died of Rabies After Being Bitten by a dog in Afghanistan

03 May 2012

From: New York Post

WASHINGTON — A 24-year-old American soldier died of rabies after being bitten by a dog last year in Afghanistan, US health officials said Thursday following an investigation into the rare case.

The otherwise healthy soldier started experiencing symptoms […]

Clearwater man Arrested for Beatiality Worked at Humane Society of Pinellas, FL

03 May 2012

By Peter Jamison

From: Tampa Bay Times

CLEARWATER — A Clearwater man arrested Tuesday for possessing child pornography and having sex with his girlfriend’s dog worked at the Humane Society of Pinellas, where his girlfriend is the society’s medical director, authorities […]

Prison Officials Save Life of Wolf-Dog Hybrid

03 May 2012

By Barry Leibowitz

From: CBS News

(CBS/AP) NEW ROADS, La. – A wolf-dog hybrid that seemed headed for a life on the wrong side of the tracks is now working with the law.

The animal named Chief was once ordered destroyed […]

Larimer Humane Society Is Investigating Two Suspicious Dogs Deaths

03 May 2012

By Jaclyn Allen, 7NEWS Reporter

From: ABC7 News

LOVELAND, Colo. — Larimer Humane Society is investigating two suspicious animal deaths involving dogs found dead and bound near bodies of water.

Stacee Thomas and her husband were walking their dog last Thursday […]

Pit Bull Ruling Outrages Rescue Groups, Owners (Video)

03 May 2012

By Whit Johnson

From: CBS.com

(CBS News) A court decision on pit bulls has outraged many dog owners and rescue groups while some parents and victims are cheering. Maryland’s highest court ruled last week that pit bulls are “inherently dangerous.” But now, there’s […]

Diamond Dog food Reaclled Still in Stores (Video)

03 May 2012

By Yvette Yeon

From: NBC12.com

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – A major recall has local pet store owners pulling bags of dog food off store shelves.

Diamond Pet Foods is recalling two types of dry dog food: the Lamb Meal and Rice […]

Trupanion Pet Insurance Company, Now in Idaho

27 April 2012

From: Seattle pi

Dog and cat owners in Idaho now have a new option when it comes to pet insurance.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 27, 2012

Trupanion, the second-largest and fastest growing pet insurance provider(1), today announced an expansion into Idaho effective immediately. […]

Puppy Escape from Her Crate, Delayed Several Flights at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

27 April 2012

By Barry Leibowitz

From: CBS News

Photo: Man pleads with runaway dog to return, on a runway at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport, Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

(Credit: Spencer Platt,Getty Images/CBS New York)

(CBS/AP) NEW YORK – A puppy delayed several flights […]

Diamond Pet Food to Recall Dry Dog Food

26 April 2012

By Associated Press

From: The Washington Post

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Salmonella concerns prompted Missouri-based Diamond Pet Foods to recall a second batch of dry dog food produced at a South Carolina plant where production has been suspended, the company announced […]

Happy Ending to Freeway’s Story

25 April 2012

By Sarah Rohrs, Vallejo Times-Herald

From: MercuryNews

VALLEJO — For an animal lover, it was a horrific sight — a young dog on a rope being dragged on pavement outside a pickup barreling down the freeway.

Angie Porter still cries when […]

He Met Isabel, Who Changed His Life Forever

25 April 2012

By The Local

Today’s Dog of the Day column comes with a feline advisory. Cat owners should consider skipping our semi-daily tribute to pups.

Michael Phillips was always a cat person. And then he met Isabel, who changed his life forever.

“I grew up […]

Office that Regulates Pennsylvania’s Dog-Breeding Industry Is Running Out of Money

25 April 2012

By MICHAEL RUBINKAM

From: Associated Press

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The state office that regulates Pennsylvania’s dog-breeding industry is running out of money, has been slow to enforce new regulations meant to improve the lives of tens of thousands of kennel […]

Euthanized Dog Stirs Public Outcry (Video)

24 April 2012

By ABCActionNews

You Tube

Hernando County commissioners got an earful from residents today over a dog named Zeus that was put to sleep after only 15 minutes at the animal shelter.

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A former Michigan State University Medical Student Plead Guilty to Killing 11 Italian Greayhound in 2010

24 April 2012

by Laura Misjak

From: LSJ.com

A former Michigan State University medical student offered few details as he explained himself after pleading guilty to killing 11 Italian greyhounds in 2010.

“I got upset. I hit the dog and it died, and it […]

K-9 Officer Stopped a Robbery Suspect in Los Angeles

24 April 2012

By The Associated Press

From: AJC

Photo: West Covina, Calif., Police officers hold a credit union robbery suspect who led police on a chase through Los Angeles suburbs, that included his apparent girlfriend climbing into his still-moving van and ended […]

‘It was a miracle’: Woman Spots Her Lost Dog on TODAY (Video)

24 April 2012

By Pei-Sze Cheng

From: Today.com

A Bronx woman was reunited with her lost dog Friday after she spotted him on NBC’s TODAY in a segment showing off pets put up for adoption.

“It was a miracle,” said Ruth Torres.

Read more: […]

Disease Killing Millions of Bats (Video)

24 April 2012

By AssociatedPress

You Tube

Up to 7 million bats have been wiped out in the U.S. over the last five years by a deadly disease that is rapidly spreading across the country. (April 22)

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Euthanized Dog Leads to Controversy (Video)

24 April 2012

By ABCActionNews

You Tube

A euthanized dog named Zeus has lead to an investigation into the actions by Hernando County Animal Services.

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Derby Dog Pound Under Investigation (Video)

23 April 2012

By WTNH

You Tube

A criminal investigation is now underway into the Derby dog pound. It comes after animals there were allegedly found neglected and the city’s animal control officer abruptly quit.

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Animal Cruelty Investigation (Video)

23 April 2012

News8

You Tube

An investigation has been launched in Stafford Springs following reports that a man was dragging his horse behind his truck.

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Dog Rescue from a Hot Car leads to Drug Seize

23 April 2012

By Cheryl Hanna

From: Examiner

Photo: Raymond Zerba left his dog in a parked car. When police approached to help the dog, there was a strong smell of marijuana.

Photo credit: Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

South Florida is never […]

A 2-Months Old Child gets Kills by a Family Pet

23 April 2012

By Denise A Justin

From: OpposingViews

A two-month-old baby boy was killed and dismembered by a dog in his family’s home, 30 miles northwest of Charleston, South Carolina, authorities said on April 20.

Aiden McGrew, who was born on Valentine’s […]

Dog Killed at the Hernanado County Animal Services

23 April 2012

By Maryann Tobin

From: Examiner

BROOKSVILLE – Hernando County Animal Services Manger, Liana Teague may lose her job over the controversial killing of a dog last week. Zeus, a black and white mixed breed dog, said to be “friendly” and “good […]

P&G Pet Care’s Four-Legged V.P. of Canine Communications Retires and Hands over the Leash to Her Successor

20 April 2012

From: EON

MASON, Ohio–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–After more than 50 dog years of gracing Procter & Gamble (P&G) Pet Care’s halls and conference rooms, Euka, the 10-year young Labrador retired from her post as V.P. of Canine Communications. Euka was […]

Loyal Labrador Retriever “Maggie”, Reunited With Family (+Video)

17 April 2012

By SUE MANNING

From: Associated Press

A loyal Labrador retriever named Maggie, who was videotaped as she guarded the body of a yellow Lab hit and killed by a car in Southern California, was reunited with her family Monday.

A […]

SUN 04/08/12 “Cam” Went BIS in AL

10 April 2012

Sunday, 04/08/12 Birmingham Kennel Club. Columbiana, AL. Breed: Brittany. Judge R. Hartinger. GCH Dual Lane’s Cam JH Handled by David Harper. Owner: Chris Robinson & Leslie Robinson & Katherine Sullivan. Breeder: Louise M

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Dog Reunited with Owner After Tornado (Video)

06 April 2012

The Weather Channel

A news crew from our affiliate in Dallas, KXAS helped reunite a dog found in the rubble of Tuesday’s tornado.

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Dog Plays Nursemaid to Kittens (Video)

06 April 2012

The Weather Channel

When some newborn kittens were brought in to an East Tennesse shelter a dog took them in and begin nursing and cleaning the new additions.

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Dog Scouts of America

05 April 2012

By Sue Manning, Associated Press

From: Boston.com

Photo: AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) Robert Verdahl’s dog Jasper, a 3-year-old collie-lab mix, at their home in California. Jasper and his owners belong to Dog Scouts of America Troop and have earned 18 badges.

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Bulgary Suspect Surrend Because K-9 Officer

05 April 2012

By Associated Press

From: The Washington Post

GRESHAM, Ore. — A burglary suspect holed up in an Oregon deli refused police commands to come out, but changed his mind after hearing from a police dog.

Gresham police say the police dog […]

Jackson County Animal Shelter Now More Friendly

05 April 2012

By KAREN NELSON

From: Sun Herald.com

Photo: TIM ISBELL/SUN HERALD A puppy peers out of his cage while Devin Hann cleans other pens in the puppy room at the Jackson County Animal Shelter

GAUTIER — Puppies are being separated from […]

Historic Dog Hero: Seaman, the Dog of Discovery “Photo Album”

04 April 2012

By Kimberly Buchheit

Dog Post Daily

Dog Post Daily contributor, Kimberly Buchheit recently ventured out to experience the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site in Hartford, Illinois.  We are delighted to share original photographs from Kim’s visit with this feature. 

We at Dog […]