Over the course of the last year we have brought you several news stories about children living with Autism who have received specially trained dogs from an organization called 4 Paws for Ability. Last night while on twitter I saw a tweet go by for a $100 Cash Giveaway so I decided to check it out … [Read more...]
Pedigree $1000 Donation Winner Chosen @PedigreeUS
June 27, 2011 by
Throughout the month of June, Pedigree is asking dog lovers to help them help dogs by logging onto Facebook and Twitter in order to tell them why you think “Every Dog Deserves” the very best. For each Like, comment, @reply, re-tweet, photo upload, etc. directed at Pedigree they will donate one pound … [Read more...]
Apartment Complexes Demand Resident Dogs DNA on File
June 27, 2011 by
Twenty apartment properties across the country have already started the dog poo DNA Program. How it works is that residents must according to apartment rules submit a DNA sample from their dog to be kept on file with the DNA company. If the property manager finds poo on the ground they then scoop up … [Read more...]
The People’s Dispensary for Mutts
June 24, 2011 by
The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is a veterinary charity in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1917 by Maria Dickin to provide care for sick and injured animals of the poor. It is the UK's leading veterinary charity, carrying out more than one million free veterinary consultations … [Read more...]
Why Dog Breed Bans are a Slippery Slope and Achieves Nothing
June 22, 2011 by
Of course we all want to keep ourselves and our families safe from dangerous dogs but banning breeds is not the way to do it. Any Breed on their own is not necessarily any more dangerous then another. Breeds become dangerous when the environment they grow up in teaches them to become dangerous and … [Read more...]
Book Review Pet Food Politics – The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine
June 21, 2011 by
Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine By Marion Nestle In mid-March 2007, American pet owners heard the alarming news that several popular brands of cat food were apparently contaminated, and causing acute kidney failure in cats. Then the frightening reports began to include dogs, … [Read more...]
Gorilla Dancing in the Water During Enrichment Time
June 21, 2011 by
Zola, nine-years old, is one of eight Western lowland gorillas currently living at the Calgary Zoo as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Gorilla Species Survival Plan. He loves to play in water and keepers regularly give him the opportunity to do so as part of the enrichment activities … [Read more...]
Girl’s Last Wish to Compete in Dog Show Comes True
June 20, 2011 by
Alice Pyne spent Saturday showing her Yellow Labrador, Mabel, at a specially-hosted charity event in her honor. The 15-year-old created her now world-famous “bucket list” online after a four-year-battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which her doctors now believe she is loosing. One of her … [Read more...]
Hope the Dog Dragged Behind Car
June 20, 2011 by
Hope was chained to the bumper of a van, then dragged by the driver across the pavement for so long the pads of her paws were torn off, her belly was scrapped open and she has gashes on her chin and face. News reports aren't saying whether the driver has been caught but at least Hope is getting the … [Read more...]
Man Sprays Dogs with Raid
June 17, 2011 by
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...]
