Canine Assisted Rehabilitation for the Elderly founded by Dr. Julianne Davis, a veterinarian in Raleigh, C.A.R.E. NC is a program that allows shelter dogs to become therapeutic visitors to seniors in the community. This allows the dogs to continue to develop social skills around humans … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2011
Fukushima No-Entry Zone Still Home to Hundreds of Dogs
September 19, 2011 by
The Fukushima prefectural government and the Environment Ministry in Japan have been trying to capture hundreds of dogs still believed to be living in the 20 kilometer no-entry zone around Fukushima. Information has now been made available of how many registered dogs 5,800 were living in the … [Read more...]
Parrots Mimick Dog Bark Scare Would be Theives Away
September 19, 2011 by
Green-winged macaws Elvis and Cilla have been on duty at the MP Guarding security company, in Telford, Shropshire, UK for the past year. The birds learned how to bark like dog from the neighbors Scottie that would bark often while the family was living in Spain. When the family returned … [Read more...]
500 Dogs Seized from PuppyMill
September 18, 2011 by
The owners of a puppymill near Shawville say more than 500 dogs were taken away Friday after investigators showed up armed with a warrant. ANIMA-Quebec (an official agency established by dog breeders and the Ministry of Agriculture) arrived Friday morning to inspect the facility about 90 … [Read more...]
Prisoners Recycling Progam Includes Making Dog Beds
September 18, 2011 by
For over a year now the inmates at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility in Kansas have been dismantling old used mattresses that would have otherwise ended up in area landfills and recycling them. The steel from the springs and the cotton batting in the mattresses are recycled, generating money for … [Read more...]
Video Puppy Sleeping on Shelf in Kitchen / Pet Bloggers Blog Hop
September 17, 2011 by
This puppy is absolutely adorable fast asleep on a shelf in the kitchen but doesn't look so comfortable with its head dangling over the edge. The father of the house tries his best to get the puppy to put its head on the shelf and finally after multiple attempts succeeds. What are some crazy … [Read more...]
FURminator Giveaway for Dogs Cats or Rabbits (US ONLY)
September 16, 2011 by
Pet parents can select the best deShedding solution for their pet’s specific hair length, size and life stage. The FURminator line enables pet caretakers to more easily find the right product for their furry friend with options based on the size of the pet, including toy, small, medium, large and … [Read more...]
Book Review – The Dogs Who Found Me: What I’ve Learned From Pets Who Were Left Behind
September 16, 2011 by
The Dogs Who Found Me: What I’ve Learned From Pets Who Were Left Behind By Ken Foster Ken Foster is a somewhat disaster-prone writer and academic who didn't set out to do dog rescue. After he adopted his own dog, Brando, though, it was just a matter of time. He loves dogs, especially pit bulls, … [Read more...]
Delivery Drivers Attacked By Teen and His Dog
September 16, 2011 by
Michael Dineen a teenager has been found guilty of two counts of two robbery, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm, two counts of owning a dangerous dog out of control, and one count of taking a car. His victims lured to his home with fake food orders, Michael Dineen used his Staffordshire … [Read more...]
Beware of Wild Mushroom Poisoning in Dogs
September 16, 2011 by
With the arrival of this year's mushroom season, dog owners should be particularly vigilant on walks and to check their gardens for wild fungi growth regularly. If your garden has mushrooms of unknown origin i is best to get rid of them as they can be potentially hazardous to you and potentially … [Read more...]
