Do you live in a community where they throw a big giant dog party the day before they winterize the swimming pool? Have you ever gotten to take advantage of the swimming day specifically for dogs? If you have never heard of this event in your community now is the time to check the local papers and … [Read more...]
300 Mile Sled Dog Race in Honor of Indian Chief
August 22, 2012 by
The Top of the World 300 mile sled dog race is set to have its inaugural run December 27th, 2012 out of Tok, Alaska with a mass start, where teams will travel together in sort of a fun run style into Eagle Village where Chief Juneby lived with his family and community. On December 28th, with a … [Read more...]
Bo Obama on A Diet
August 21, 2012 by
Bo Obama the first dog is on a diet to loose weight as apparently he has been attending too many state dinners and getting treats from everyone from visiting dignitaries to school groups. The extra food has caught up with him and he put on a few extra pounds. First lady Michelle has decided that it … [Read more...]
Dog Escapes from Thieves Twice
August 15, 2012 by
2-year-old Sarge the English Bull Dog was stolen on Aug. 3 from Oklahoma National Guard Phillip Ortiz’s home along with some electronics. Ortiz who has raised Sarge since he was a puppy was in shock that someone would take his dog who is basically his child. He called the police who investigated the … [Read more...]
Help Animals Affected by Central Washington Wildfire
August 14, 2012 by
Hundreds of people and animals are threatened by a fast-moving wildfire that is burning near Cle Elum in Central Washington. Animals are being taken to the Kittitas County Fairgrounds where the Washington State Animal Response Team is caring for them along with the help of local veterinarians and … [Read more...]
Animal Practice TV Show on NBC Fall Line Up
August 14, 2012 by
"Animal Practice" is a new comedy centering on Dr. George Coleman (Justin Kirk, "Weeds," "Angels in America"), a top veterinarian with an impressive list of famous animal patients at the Crane Animal Hospital - a bustling New York City veterinary practice where it often seems as if the patients are … [Read more...]
Dog Climbs Tree Like Squirrel
August 9, 2012 by
Check out this little dog so determined to get its ball out of the tree that it climbs up the tree like a squirrel to get it. Davinia and Indiana both used to enjoy walking up specific Coconut Palms when we lived in Miami that were a steady incline but as soon as they got too steep they … [Read more...]
Does Your Fire Department Have Pet Oxygen Masks?
August 8, 2012 by
A tiny piece of equipment on board Columbia County fire trucks helped save a life Tuesday. A dog suffering from smoke inhalation was able to get the oxygen he needed. For firefighters, it's all about saving the big and little lives. All it takes is one small extra piece of equipment on the fire … [Read more...]
Child Author Gets His Seizure Dog
August 8, 2012 by
Do you all remember the little boy who last summer wrote and published a book in hopes of raising the money needed so that he could have a Seizure Dog? The little boy whose name is Evan Moss wrote and illustrated a book last year called “My Seizure Dog” which skyrocketed to the top of Amazon Book … [Read more...]
How Did You Choose A Name For Your Dog?
August 8, 2012 by
How did you choose a name for your current dog(s)? This is always a fun topic of conversation among not only dog people but all pet people. I love to hear everyone's stories. Sometimes the person had the name picked out months or years before they found their perfect pet and sometimes it came to … [Read more...]
