A seven week old puppy was turned over to rescue because she was born without her two back paws. Her name is now Angel, and she is black Pit Bull puppy with white markings on her face, she was born without rear paws. The foster home she was placed in while help could be found for her said she loved … [Read more...]
Bomb Sniffing Dogs vs TSA Who Is Going to Win?
July 14, 2011 by
Whenever we travel we all know we need to leave the house with hours to spare in order to get through the lines at airport security. From taking off our shoes to pulling our laptops out of the bag and then waiting for our turn to go through the X-ray machine or full body scanner. The … [Read more...]
Sniffer Dogs Out in Full Force in Mumbai After Terror Attack
July 13, 2011 by
It was a regular day in Mumbai on Wednesday until work ended and terrorists struck. In a city still healing from the wounds inflicted on it in 2008 by terrorist attacks killing 166 people the three bombs that went off during rush hour traffic had people in a complete panic. Twenty-one people were … [Read more...]
Where’s Kapone – Help Find Dog Lost by Memphis Animal Shelter
July 13, 2011 by
Memphis animal control officer and convicted felon, Demetria Hogan, remained on the run late Tuesday, July 12, 2011, hours after being charged in connection with a missing 11-year-old pit bull named Kapone. Brooke Shoup last saw Kapone, and her other dog, Jersey, on June 24th. Shoup says she … [Read more...]
Agriculture Pest Detection Dogs – Meet Linus
July 12, 2011 by
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Miami-Dade County, launched the “Don’t Pack a Pest” public awareness campaign today, with … [Read more...]
Dog Left in Trunk of Car For 6 Months
July 12, 2011 by
Margarita Rusbridge was getting ready to go to Norway from South Africa. She put her dog in the trunk of the car and parked it in the airport parking lot. There was no food or water left with the dog or note on the car that there was a dog inside. No one was there to get the car and take … [Read more...]
Dog Adopted in Afghanistan Arrives Home in US
July 12, 2011 by
It has taken almost a month for Blanco the dog who adopted the National Guard unit in Afghanistan to arrive home in the US. His trip was long with many plane transfers and some quarantine time he is now home with the soldiers parents awaiting the arrival at the end of the month of his … [Read more...]
Vietnamese Phu Quc Ridgebacks Make Appearance at World Dog Show
July 11, 2011 by
Phu Quoc Ridgeback dogs are a breed of dog from Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam’s southern Province. According to old people on Phu Quoc Island, the dog was traditionally four main colours: spotted, black, yellow, and striped; however now the colours have become more varied. A mature dog is about 20-25 … [Read more...]
Spotlight on Rescue Meet Phoebe
July 11, 2011 by
From Phoebe's Foster Family: Phoebe is the perfect little Cavalier! She is 5-6 years old, very small at only 12 lbs. but that doesn't stop her from hanging with the bigger dogs at all! She has been debarked, but every once in a while we'll hear a little squeak come from her. She worked … [Read more...]
Dog and Baby Play Football
July 9, 2011 by
Cocker Spaniel playing football with his little boy. Too cute how the little boy is just fine playing keep the ball but the second he drops it and the dog picks it up he starts to cry. Really well behaved dog basically just drops the ball when the little boy comes to get it. No growling, teeth … [Read more...]
