A video caught by NBC affiliate KCBD could play a role in finally bringing animal cruelty charges against the owner of 60 or more dogs. The property being investigated by the Lubbock County Sheriff's office is owned by a Mr. Lee. When news crews first visited the location some of the dogs were … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
San Fransisco to Ban Goldfish Sales
June 17, 2011 by
San Fransisco has said that is trying to discourage ‘impulse buys’ of hamsters and other small pets from pet stores that often end up dumped at animal shelters. But now they are targeting the sale of fish. I could maybe understand the thinking behind it if they banned the sale of fighting fish or … [Read more...]
Dog Allowed in Courtroom to Help Witness
June 17, 2011 by
Several weeks ago we brought you the story about Rose a Golden Retreiver who works with emotionally disturbed children who was called into court in order to help keep a girl calm while she was testifying against the man she says molested her. The question at the time was a question of law … [Read more...]
Owner Takes Dog for Walk Finds Family of Deer in the Middle of Chicago
June 16, 2011 by
When the family of deer were first spotted and reported to Police and Animal Control a little over a week ago the hope was the mother and her twin babies would move from the area to a quieter location in the forest somewhere. Animal Control was monitoring the situation and had asked through local … [Read more...]
Search and Rescue Dog Joins Team to Help Find Two Missing Sisters
June 16, 2011 by
Faloma, 10, and Maleina Luhk, 9, disappeared May 25, after they left their grandparents house to walk to the bus stop in As Teo Village in Saipan a US Commonwealth in the Pacific Ocean. The girls never made it onto the school bus that morning. The search has included Saipan law … [Read more...]
Drug Sniffing Dog Find Marijuana on Plane
June 16, 2011 by
Its just another day in the life of Oakland County Sherrif's Office dog Blitz. On Tuesday Blitz the drug-sniffing dog detected more than 100 pounds of marijuana stashed in a Michigan-bound plane. The discovery happened Tuesday at the Pontiac-Oakland airport in Waterford, where, records show, … [Read more...]
Prairie Dog Takes Up Residence at Golf Course
June 16, 2011 by
This wouldn't really be news if this Prairie Dog was found on a golf course in Colorado or somewhere near Yellowstone National Park. This one is news and a conversation piece at a Sarasota Florida golf course because Prairie Dogs are not native animals here and so it is a little unusual. The little … [Read more...]
June 24th is Take Your Dog To Work Day
June 15, 2011 by
According to a survey by the American Pet Products Association (the same people that put on Global Pet Expo each year) , almost one in five companies in the United States allows pets in the workplace on a regular basis. Some companies allow pets one day a week while others welcome them every day. … [Read more...]
It Petties Award Nomination Time
June 15, 2011 by
What is are the Petties Awards: Be a part of the 2011 Petties Awards, Dogtime's annual celebration recognizing excellence among animal-loving bloggers of all stripes. The Petties are the only awards nominated by, voted for, and presented to individuals in the pet blogging community. The best part? … [Read more...]
Seeing Eye Dog Refused Ride in Connecticut
June 15, 2011 by
View more videos at: http://nbcconnecticut.com. It happened again. Another cab driver this time in Connecticut has refused to drive a man and his seeing eye dog home from the airport. Last time it was the cab drive made the dog drive in the trunk this time it was outright refusal. It wasn't … [Read more...]
