Another Canadian national pet store chain has announced it will phase out its sales of kittens and puppies. "Our decision to end these sales was a tough one and was based on business fundamentals," said Robert Brissette, CEO of Petland. In a media release, Brissette said more people are using online … [Read more...]
Dogs Left to Fend for Themselves for Two Weeks Eat Owner When He Returns From Vacation
September 9, 2011 by
A man in Indonesia left his nine dogs without any food or water for two weeks while he vacationed for the holidays. When he returned, his dogs must have been happy to see him. Not because they loved or missed their owner at that point but because they were starving. They believe the man was eaten … [Read more...]
Bandit the Dog Helps Save Baby Sea Turtle
September 5, 2011 by
Last Thursday morning Bandit the dog was going for his usual morning walk when he smelled something in the air and ran over to investigate. What he found was a lone hatch-ling turtle. Its a good thing Bandit the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ran over to investigate because it turns out the newborn … [Read more...]
Dog Nurses Piglets on Cuban Farm
September 4, 2011 by
A mother dog who lives on a farm has several litters of piglets running behind her to nurse. The momma dog named Yeti was caring for her litter of puppies when one of the piglets then 14 days old made a discovery. The piglet found a new source of milk in the mother dog and soon all the … [Read more...]
Woman Punches Bear in Face to Save Her Dog
September 1, 2011 by
A Juneau Alaska resident said she hit a Black Bear in the face Sunday night to save the life of her dachshund, Fudge. She said she discovered the bear crouched down, clutching Fudge in its paws and biting the back of the dog's neck. When she realized what was happening she started … [Read more...]
Virgin American Airlines Introduces No Chihuahua Left Behind Fare Sale
August 31, 2011 by
To mark its expansion to its third Mexican destination and to celebrate Puerto Vallarta's roots as an animal sanctuary, today the carrier launches a "No Chihuahua Left Behind" fare sale in support of its ongoing Chihuahua rescue and airlift efforts. As the only San Francisco-based … [Read more...]
Cavalier Stolen From Family Business Returned Safely
August 31, 2011 by
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Alfie was taken by a pair of thieves from his families business. Despite the efforts the Parsons to find find their puppy it was only after their story hit the headlines that Alfie's new owners got in touch. The puppy was returned by a couple who bought him just hours … [Read more...]
Cheney’s Dog Was Banned from Camp David
August 29, 2011 by
Former vice president Cheney has revealed in his new memoir that his Labrador Dave was banned from Camp David after it ran after the Bush's dog Barney and caused a commotion in the middle of a brunch for the wives of several dignitaries. The then vice-president was able to calm Dave down by … [Read more...]
Puppy with Fatal Knife Wound Left at Gas Station
August 26, 2011 by
The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Police (NJ SPCA) and the police are investigating the murder of a 2-week-old pit bull puppy on July 26 at the 19 Express gas station on Routes 1/9 North in the Avenel section of Woodbridge. Between 11:30 a.m. and noon, a vehicle … [Read more...]
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall Rescues Puppy
August 23, 2011 by
Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall has adopted a new puppy named Beth from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. It was announced by the Royal Social Media Twitter Account Clarence House Monday. "Beth is a charming, confident little puppy and we know she will be very happy in her new home," Battersea's chief … [Read more...]
