Bloomingdale, Illinois resident Tim Spencer said he's touched by the kindness of strangers and veterinarians who are stepping up to help combat complaints about his Seeing Eye dog.Spencer, who lost his sight two years ago because of a rare eye cancer, is fighting charges of code violations and … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Are Your Pets in Your Will?
January 5, 2011 by
In the event that something happens to you have you made arrangements for the care of your pet? Is there someone who has agreed to care for them or is your decision to have them go back to their breeder? Have you put money aside for their care or will the person who takes them in need to provide … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday 1/5
January 5, 2011 by
Don't forget to link up your Wordless Wednesday Post over at BlogPaws so we can all see your sweet babies. … [Read more...]
Dog and Cat Not on the Menu
January 4, 2011 by
Five Taiwanese men are facing a fine of more than 100,000 Taiwan dollars each for killing and eating two dogs in what an official said was the first such case in a decade in the Taipei area. The five, all aged in their 50s or older, were caught slaughtering the dogs in Yingke, outside Taipei, … [Read more...]
Lost Therapy Dog Frostproof, Florida
January 4, 2011 by
A reward is being offered for the safe return of Moose, a 70-pound, trained therapy dog who vanished Saturday from his Frostproof home. .art_main_pic { width: 250px; float: left; clear: left; } … [Read more...]
Seizure Dog Allowed in School on Trial Basis
January 4, 2011 by
An epileptic 12-year-old boy who experiences up to 20 seizures a day will be able to take his specially trained service dog to school, NBC News has learned.Fairfax County, Va., school officials agreed late Tuesday to allow Andrew Stevens to bring his German shepherd, Alaya, to Fort Belvoir … [Read more...]
Make a New Friend Tuesdays: The Painter Pack
January 4, 2011 by
Every Tuesday we introduce you to a new blogging friend. We know that Blog Hops can get overwhelming and you don't really get to know everyone you just want to be able to stop by to say hello to get to say hi to everyone on the list.We came up with Make a New Friend Tuesdays. This way we can really … [Read more...]
Canadian Airline Debate Cats on Planes
January 3, 2011 by
They're fighting like cats and dogs in Canada. That's where a debate is raging on whether felines should continue to be allowed in airplane cabins. With 10% of people allergic to cats, Canadian allergy specialists have argued that humans' right not to breathe cat dander should trump cat owners' … [Read more...]
Dogs Replacing Drugs in Therapy for Stress
January 3, 2011 by
Back in 2006, renowned B.C. dog expert Stanley Coren peered into the future and predicted that "prescription dogs" would be the next big thing. Fast forward four years and Coren's prediction of dogs replacing Prozac is starting to come true, with hopeful signs the momentum will continue in … [Read more...]
Queen’s Sandringham Estate
January 3, 2011 by
In case any of our readers take their dogs to play at the Queen's Estate I just want you to be aware of this potential lethal unknown disease that has been going around. The disease has yet to be determined and while it is not localized to the estate most of the reported cases have been from owners … [Read more...]
