Shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday night at Dodger Stadium, Lorri Bernson threw out the first pitch prior to the Dodgers-San Diego Padres game. Like dozens of other first-pitch honorees before her this season, Bernson was accompanied by family and friends. Only Bernson was joined by her dog who happens … [Read more...]
Meet the Irish Water Spaniel
August 30, 2011 by
I was looking through the list of top ten breeds in Ireland and something struck me. Most of the dogs on the list just do not even appear on the top ten from other countries so I though I would use the list as a way to introduce you to some breeds you might never have heard of before. The Irish … [Read more...]
Search and Rescue Dogs Deployed by FEMA after Hurricane Irene
August 30, 2011 by
Dogs Juno, Pepper, Rushton and Cruise have trained nearly their whole lives to become members of an elite few in this country who are certified by FEMA to be a part of their regional task force. For this Task Force their first official assignment is to find survivors of Hurricane Irene along the … [Read more...]
Austin Texas Animal Shelter Looses A/C in 112 Degree Heat
August 29, 2011 by
Staff, volunteers and members of the community are pitching in, taking extreme measures to protect the dogs and cats at the Austin Humane Society from the relentless heat which was made even worse when a city transformer blew out around 4 a.m and burned out the building's A/C motors, leaving dogs … [Read more...]
Would Your Dog Like to Participate in Search and Rescue
August 29, 2011 by
Have you ever considered working with your dog as a part of your local police as a volunteer Search and Rescue Team? Dorset Search Dogs in the UK would like to invite you to take part in a unique six-week course that will guide a you and your dog through the basic skills required to become a … [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...]
Video from No Blog Is an Island Session
August 28, 2011 by
A really unbelievable look at Social Media and why it is so important to get it right. … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About Surviving Hurricane Irene with Your Pet / Pet Bloggers Blog Hop
August 27, 2011 by
As Hurricane Irene threatens a large swath of land along the Eastern Seaboard, the ASPCA is deploying emergency responders to help rescue and shelter animals displaced by the storm. Members of our Field Investigations and Response Team are working closely with the New York City Office of … [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...]
Family BBQ Leads to Emergency Surgery for the Dog
August 26, 2011 by
Chubb is a very greedy dog - he wolfs down his food and rarely takes the time even to chew. I am sure that picture is something very familiar to some of our readers. I am sure that some of our readers even give their dogs corn on the cob to play with. Though you should know that dogs cannot eat the … [Read more...]
