Surrey Police report the outbuilding where the Russian Caucasian Ovcharka puppy was left when the family went out seemed to have been targeted as no attempt was made to break into the main section of the house. Det Insp Stewart Leahy said Daphne the puppy was a much-loved family pet. Her … [Read more...]
RIP Pusuke – World’s Oldest Dog Dies at 26
December 6, 2011 by
Pusuke the dog who was listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s oldest-living dog, died in Japan on Monday with is owner by his side. He was 26 years old. Pusuke was reportedly eating well and staying active until Monday, when he lost his appetite and had difficulty … [Read more...]
Irish Setter Gives Birth to 15 Puppies
December 5, 2011 by
I had to share this because Irish Setters are at the very top of my wish list for big dogs. It was literally love at first sight and if Indiana hadn't still been a puppy when I saw them the first time in person at an Obedience / Rally / Agility event I went to years ago this blog might be called Two … [Read more...]
Dog Dragged Behind Car Going 72 Miles an Hour
November 22, 2011 by
Witnesses first reported seeing a black Porsche Carrera with a dog tied to the back in East Sussex in South East England, at 10pm on Sunday night. The car was then spotted at 10.30pm, dragging the dog through a tunnel at speeds reaching 72 miles an hour, before pulling onto the side of the road. … [Read more...]
Animal Activists in Uproar Over New Mario Video Game
November 16, 2011 by
On Monday, an Animal Activist Organization issued a press release attacking Mario the Nintendo mascot for wearing a 'Tanooki' suit in his latest adventure, the Nintendo 3DS game Super Mario 3D Land, released on Sunday. The raccoon-like suit, which grants Mario the ability to glide across the screen, … [Read more...]
Dog Stabbed 21 Times and Lives
November 15, 2011 by
Dempsey, a Staffordshire bull terrier, was tossed over a garden fence and left to die after the barbaric attack in which he sustained 21 stab wounds to his body. His owner came home to blood all over the house and the dog no longer there so called police and asked friends to help look for … [Read more...]
Dog Defects From North Korea with Owner
November 7, 2011 by
He obviously cared about it enough not to leave it behind but we don't know how we are going to deal with a dog. Seeing it on the boat was a great surprise. An official told the Daily Mail For the first time ever a refuge from North Korea arrived in South Korea with their pet … [Read more...]
Thailand Flooding Leaves More Abandoned Dogs in Its Wake
November 4, 2011 by
Thailand’s Soi Dog Foundation (“Soi” means “alley” in Thai) has joined together with other animal welfare organizations enlisting high-powered boats and volunteers to save the stray and abandoned animals. Volunteers travel flooded streets on small boats, packed with dog crates to save the dogs. … [Read more...]
Rescuing Dogs In Chennai India Takes Compassion
November 2, 2011 by
Katarina Havlova moved to Chennai from central Europe three years ago. She remembers seeing the dogs in the street fending for themselves dirty, sick, and feral. She could not believe the dog overpopulation problem she was witnessing and felt helpless. At first she would take in very … [Read more...]
Dog Puppeteer in Recoleta Argentina Absolutely Amazing
October 27, 2011 by
Check out the amazing skills this puppeteer has in bringing his dog to life -- playing ball with two children. This video was filmed in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The name of the puppeteer is Hugo Daniel Lobo. He is from Tucuman a province in Argentina. … [Read more...]
