Next Generation of Wireless Pet Fencing by Havahart® Wireless

04 April 2012

By Havahart(R) Wireless

From: The Sacramento Bee

LITITZ, Pa., April 3, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ – Havahart® Wireless, the market leader in wireless electronic devices for dog containment, has announced the launch of its next generation of wireless pet fencing, the Radial-Shape2 Wireless […]

Rancho Palos Verdes Dog Beach Nixed (Video)

04 April 2012

By Donna Littlejohn

From: DailyBreeze.com

The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council late Tuesday killed a proposed year-long dog beach pilot program, citing environmental and financial concerns.

The council voted 3-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Brian Campbell voting against the motion to […]

“Bolt” Doberman Pinscher Puppy, Die in a Fire, Owner Burned Trying to Save Him

04 April 2012

By Cara R. Anthony

From: FrederickNewsPost.com

Photo: Firefighters work a house fire on Buckeystown Pike near Lime Kiln Road early Tuesday evening. (Frederick News-Post/Adam Fried)

A Frederick man was burned Tuesday trying to save a puppy from a fire […]

Former South Carolina First Lady Jenny Sanford Paid a Fine of $150 for Her Runaway-Dog

04 April 2012

By Schuyler Kropf

From: HeraldOnline

Photo: postandcourier.com – Jenny Sanford walks into Sullivan’s Island Municipal Court on Tuesday to settle her dog-at-large ticket. The maximum fine was $1,040, but a judge allowed the former South Carolina first […]

“Sierra” a Swiss Mountain Dog Ate Her Owner’s Tickets for the Master

03 April 2012

By Tom Weir

From: USA Today

Photo: posted on KJR Sports Radio’s website

Man’s best friend sometimes isn’t such a great pal.

That was the case for Russ Berkman of Seattle, whose four tickets to Wednesday’s practice round at the […]

Philippines: Fighting Dogs Being Put Down (Video)

03 April 2012

By AssociatedPress

You Tube

Dozens of pit bulls rescued from Philippine dog fights will be put down, say animal welfare officers. They’re among close to 300 found after a raid on a fighting ring linked to international online gambling. (April 3)

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“Turquoise Cluster” Dog Show This Weekend in AZ

03 April 2012

By Jennifer McClellan

From: AZCentral.com

From massive mastiffs to pint-size pugs, about 1,700 dogs will compete in conformation, agility, obedience and rally trials at the American Kennel Club “Turquoise Cluster” Dog Show this week at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. […]

Nipomo Neighborhood Are on Edge After a Woman Says Two Dogs Viciously Attacked Her Boxer (Video)

03 April 2012

By Nancy Chen

From: Ksby.com

People who live in a Nipomo neighborhood are on edge after a woman says two dogs viciously attacked her dog, a Boxer.

Those two dogs, which are pit bulls, are still at home with their owner, […]

Stress-Reducing Benefits of Bringing Your Pooch to Work

03 April 2012

By AFP RELAXNEWS

From: Daily News

A new study supports the stress-reducing benefits of bringing your pooch to work — to play with, look at, and pet while working.

According to a Virginia Commonwealth University study, having a dog at […]

A Rabid Raccoon Bit 13 Year-Old Chihuahua in Atlantic City

03 April 2012

By LEE PROCIDA

From: PressOfAtlanticCity

UPPER TOWNSHIP — Marion Heilman was sunbathing in her backyard on a recent afternoon when she heard a squeal from her 13-year-old Chihuahua, Max.

A rabid raccoon had wandered into her yard and bit the […]

Veterinary Warns of Upcoming Flea and Tick Season (Video)

02 April 2012

By ABCActionNews

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A warm winter is expected to have an unfortunate consequence this summer: more bugs.

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Bark Busters Give Dog Park Safety Tips (Video)

02 April 2012

By WTNH

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Dog parks are popular places for dogs and their humans to socialize and have fun, dog parks can also be unsafe if proper safety measures are not taken to protect you and your pet.

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Pit Bull Rescue Dog Attacked a 6-year-Old Girl

02 April 2012

By Elisha Anderson and Eric D. Lawrence

From: Detroit Free Press

A pit bull rescue dog attacked a 6-year-old girl from Rochester Hills on Saturday night.

The dog bit the girl in the face and thigh, according to a news release […]

Alameda Police Officer Has Shot and Killed a Charging Pit Bull

02 April 2012

By The Associated Press

From: The Sacramento Bee

ALAMEDA, Calif. — An Alameda police officer has shot and killed a charging pit bull during the arrest of a man suspected for pulling a knife on his neighbor.

The San Jose Mercury News ( […]

SUN 04/01/12 “Carlisle” Won Group 4 in GA

02 April 2012

Sunday, 04/01/12 Douglasville Kennel Club of Georgia. Newman, GA. Breed: Australian Shepherd. Judge: Thora Brown. GCH StarValley’s You Dazzle Me Kyanite Breeder / Owner / Handler Brandi Murray. Best of Breed Judge: Mrs. Moses.

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The Riviera Hotel and Casino Is Now Pet-Friendly

30 March 2012

By Craig Huber, Web Managing Editor

From: Fox News5

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -Doggone no more. The next time you come to the Las Vegas Strip you can bring your pooch with you.

The Riviera Hotel and Casino’s new pet-friendly program means […]

The Israel Land Authority Against Sha’ar Hagai Kennels

30 March 2012

By Nicolas Brulliard, Special to The Washington Post

From: The Seattle Times

Photo:The Israel Land Authority argues that Sha’ar Hagai Kennels, which has been helping preserve the Canaan dog by collecting rare specimens in the desert, breeding them and shipping their […]

“How Much To Charge For Dog Walking?”

30 March 2012

By PRWeb Press Releases

From: SF Gate

Dogs Love Running!, a professional pet franchise in the dog walking industry, answers common and timely pet business questions in their free pet business blog.

Lisle, IL (PRWEB) March 30, 2012

With the […]

“Tiger Man of Africa” Was Brutally Mauled by a Tiger at His Own Tiger Canyons Reserve

30 March 2012

From: MSN.Now

Filmmaker John Varty, so famed for his daring close-ups of big cats that he’s been called “Tiger Man of Africa” and titled his autobiography “Nine Lives,” was brutally mauled by a tiger at his own Tiger Canyons reserve. The 61-year-old […]

AKC MILESTONE ELECTION 2012

29 March 2012

By Barbara J. Andrews, Editor In Chief

From: The Dog Press

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Basset Hound Named George being Choked by a Telephone Cord Called British Emergency Services

29 March 2012

By Suzan Clarke

From: ABC News

A dog that was being choked by a telephone cord unwittingly called British emergency services as he thrashed around to get free, summoning the help that saved him from strangulation.

The dog – a […]

Dog Alerts Owner to Fire in Farmington Hills Mansion (Video)

29 March 2012

By Tammy Stables Battaglia

From: Detroit Free Press

A Farmington Hills homeowner saved his dog before he jumped from his bedroom window to escape a fire early today that destroyed his million-dollar home.

His dog woke the resident at 26426 Ballantrae […]

Fire Officials Say a Man and His Dog Died in a Mobile Home Fire Near Ocala.

29 March 2012

The Associated Press From: The Miami Herald

OCKLAWAHA, Fla. — Fire officials say a man and his dog died in a mobile home fire near Ocala.

Marion County Fire Rescue officials say the mobile home was engulfed in heavy smoke when […]

Sarasota Veterinarians Announce Pet Vaccination Awareness Program

28 March 2012

Market Watch

From: The Wall Street Journal

SARASOTA, FL, Mar 28, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Bee Ridge Veterinary Clinic in Sarasota, Florida, is encouraging pet owners to keep their pets’ vaccinations up to date as part of routine wellcare. […]

How Could the Death of a Canine Possibly Hurt as Much as That of a Family Member?

28 March 2012

 By Joe Yonan

From: The Washington Post

It’s been four months, and yet if somebody asks me about that day, my voice will crack. By “that day,” I mean the day I came home from work to find my Doberman, Red, […]

Beyonce The World Smallest Puppy Beyonce Puppy Dog is a SURVIVOR (Video)

28 March 2012

By AdamekVsAguileraHD

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Beyonce World Smallest Puppy Beyonce Puppy Dog

Was named after Beyonce because of the song Survivor as the puppy as been described as a survivor after nearly losing life a few times after being born and had to […]

Man Accused of Hanging Dog by Tire from Tree

28 March 2012

By Rosemary Sobol

From: Chicago Tribune

A South Side man has been charged with animal cruelty after he hanged a dog by its neck from a tree, nearly killing it, police said.

Roxen Smith, 30, told police he was trying to […]

Airport Dog Sniffs Out Contraband Hidden Food (Video)

26 March 2012

By AssociatedPress

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At New York’s Kennedy Airport, a little beagle named Izzy circles the international baggage carousels, searching for illegal food. She’s the first line of defense for federal officials who are trying to protect American agriculture.

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National Puppy Day & Heroes Dogs

23 March 2012

By Mark Chalifoux

From: Man Cave Daily

One way to remember National Puppy Day is to take a look back at some of the great dogs that have graced this Earth. Dogs that were war heroes. Dogs that were saints. Dogs […]

40 Dog’s Seized from Woman’s Home in Tampa (Video)

23 March 2012

By ABCActionNews

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A woman is fighting for her dogs after 40 of them were seized from cramped, dirty living quarters.

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Golden Retriever that Was Severely Beaten this Week in Orting Is Expected to Fully Recover (+Video)

23 March 2012

By STACIA GLENN

From: The News Tribune

A dog that was severely beaten this week in Orting is expected to fully recover and donations are being accepted for his treatment, veterinarians reported.

Police brought Kona, a 3-year-old golden retriever, to Sumner […]

A Montana man Has Been Charged for get his 20 pound Dog Drunk

23 March 2012

By Associated Press

From: The Washington Post

HELENA, Mont. — A Montana man has been charged with animal cruelty after his 20-pound dog was found so intoxicated it couldn’t stand up.

Todd Harold Schrier, 49, was charged after East Helena police […]

The Cherokee County Marshal’s Office Arrested a Teenager for Killing a Chihuahua

23 March 2012

By Beth Sawicki

From: 11 Alive

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — The Cherokee County Marshal’s Office arrested a teenager for killing a Chihuahua and throwing it into a lake.

The dog, Hershey, suffered head trauma, missing teeth, a broken leg and a broken […]

Pit Bull Mauling 5 Police Officers in East London (Video)

23 March 2012

By MissWooHoo11

You Tube

23/March/2012 Newham, East London – Pit Bulls were banned in Britain in 1991. A Pit Bull Terrier viciously attacks five police officers after they smashed down the front door of a suspect’s home. In the video the dog […]

Alligator Snapping Turtle Feeding – Cincinnati Zoo

21 March 2012

By CincinnatiZooTube

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Thane Maynard gets to feed our Alligator Snapping Turtle.

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Diving With Killer Whales – Wildlife Specials: Killer Whale – BBC (Video)

21 March 2012

By BBCEarth

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Some tourists, in search of extreme thrills, have taken to diving with killer whales. In Tysfjord in Norway, a local diver offers tourists a unique encounter with killer whales as David Attenborough explores […]

Dog Carries Oxygen for a Baby Girl (Video)

21 March 2012

By Linda Carroll

From: Today.MSNBC

Two years ago Aaron and Debbie Knobloch learned that their baby daughter Alida was suffering from a rare lung disease and that she would need a portable oxygen tank to help her breathe. The good news was that the […]

Iditarod Winner 2012

21 March 2012

By NPR Staff

From: NPR

Photo:Frank Kovalchek/Flickr 2012 Iditarod winner Dallas Seavey’s team climbs a hill. Seavy has guest riders on his sled for the ceremonial start of the race.

Listen to the Story: Iditarod Winner 2012

March 20, 2012 […]