Harper the little Pit Bull had come into rescue as a very desperate situation. On Aug. 31, a woman in Sanford, Fla., first encountered the little dog when she spotted a squirming garbage bag next to a man selling puppies in a parking lot. The woman pressed the issue and the man opened — and gave … [Read more...]
90 Puppies Born Since PuppyMill Raid in Canda Over the Weekend
September 23, 2011 by
About 90 puppies have been born since over 500 hundreds of dogs were seized from a PuppyMill northwest of Ottawa with more pregnant mommas with babies on the way. More than 500 dogs were removed from the Paws 'R' Us kennel in Clarendon Township, Que., about 90 kilometers northwest of Ottawa, during … [Read more...]
Autism Service Dog Opens World for Little Boy
September 23, 2011 by
One day, when he was 3, the door to Kadin's Autistic closed world opened just a crack. Nicole Linstrom, Kadin's occupational therapist, thought a dog might help him pay more attention during therapy and help him improve his skills for life. Sasha the Samoyed was introduced to Kadin to try and help … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania State Representative Proposes Tax Credit for Dog Adoptions
September 23, 2011 by
Pennsylvania State Rep. Jesse White introduced legislation that would provide a $300 tax credit per taxable year until Dec. 31, 2013, and would apply to adoptions from a pound, shelter, society or other protective or rescue association for the prevention of cruelty to animals within Pennsylvania. … [Read more...]
Martha Stewart Pets 3 Piece Bowl Set and Toys (US ONLY)
September 22, 2011 by
We are so excited to tell you about the new line of products from Martha Stewart Pet found exclusively at PetSmart The first product we are going to tell you about is the 3-Piece Bowl Set which I am so excited about. Whenever I travel back and forth with with Davinia and Indiana to my parents … [Read more...]
Tactical Explosive Detection Dogs and Handlers Return from Afghanistan
September 22, 2011 by
Dog Handlers and Tactical Explosive Detection Dogs (TEDDs) with the Strike Brigade returned home to to the US on September 15th as part of the brigade’s final redeployment in Afghanistan. The Dog Handlers and their dogs went out on over 200 missions during their year there their missions successful … [Read more...]
Dog Shot 16 Times Turns Out Not To Be Infected with Rabies
September 22, 2011 by
The Maine state veterinarian Don Hoenig ordered police to shoot a dog suspected of being infected with rabies. However, the post mortem test shows the dog wasn't rabid. Rumors about the incident say police used up to 16 bullets to kill the dog who they were told could not be shot in the head because … [Read more...]
Search and Rescue Dog in Training Finds Body of Missing Woman
September 21, 2011 by
Amber the year-old yellow Labrador retriever a Search and Rescue Dog in training took off while searching an off road area near San Fransisco, Caliornia going a long distance before returning and jumping on her owner / handler in the area police believed the body of missing woman Michelle Le would … [Read more...]
China’s Dog Eating Festival Has Been Banned
September 21, 2011 by
The tradition in Qianxi in the wealthy coastal province of Zhejiang dates back 600 years to celebrate a local military victory and is normally held every October, the official Xinhua news agency said. The ancient fair was replaced by a modern commodity fair in the 1980s, but dog-eating has been kept … [Read more...]
