Torrington, Connecticut resident Joshua Cohen is appealing to the public for help. Cohen was with his service dog, Samantha, late August 8 when she was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on East Main Street. The 5-year-old, German shepherd was struck at about 9 p.m. in the area of 118 East … [Read more...]
Diamonds Are A Boy Dogs Best Friend
August 25, 2011 by
Actually about 10,000 worth of diamonds was a little dog's snack the other day. Honey Bun who is a regular at his mom and dad's jewelry store ate a one carat diamond which was left out next to some dog treats on the table while his dad was helping a customer. They pretty much knew Honey Bun had … [Read more...]
Write a Post Help a Dog Campaign 2011
August 24, 2011 by
BlogPaws the Conference for Pet Bloggers, Pet Brands, and Pet Health Care Professionals is only a day away now and in honor of the occasion Pedigree has decided to launch a Write a Post, Help a Dog Campaign. For those of you who missed the event last year in September 391 bloggers wrote … [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...]
End of Summer Dog Swims Around the Country Raise Money For Charity
August 23, 2011 by
At the end of the summer after community pools around the country close for the season many are opening their doors to local dog friends to enjoy a day or two of swimming with pool entry fees going to dog related charities. It is not something I have really thought about before. I thin it is a great … [Read more...]
American Airlines Donates Old Carpet to Shelter Dogs
August 23, 2011 by
The Dogs waiting for a new chance at life at the Humane Society of North Texas have some very special friends at American Airlines. Every American Airlines Plane gets a bit of a sprucing up every 18 months including new carpet and the dogs are the lucky recipients of the carpet that gets torn out. … [Read more...]
Baltimore Raven’s Football Players Join Campaign Against Animal Abuse
August 22, 2011 by
Baltimore Raven's football players who have family pets are joining forces with the mayor's anti-animal abuse campaign after an alarming spree of teenagers and younger children arrested on animal abuse charges. The city of Baltimore has come together to say enough is enough children need to learn … [Read more...]
Hush Puppy Heaven Helps Abuse Victims Save Their Pets
August 22, 2011 by
Domestic abuse advocates say, someone in an abusive domestic relationship might hesitate to flee that situation because of a dog or cat or bird they would have to leave behind. Leaving the pet vulnerable to the abuse which could quickly lead to their death. Statistics show that about 25 to 40 … [Read more...]
A Look Back at the 9-11 Search and Rescue Dogs
August 22, 2011 by
Of the more then 100 Search and Rescue dogs that were deployed by FEMA 10 years ago with their owner / handlers to sift through what was left of the World Trade Center only 12 are still alive. All have white around their muzzles, eyes, and on their chin and all had long careers after they left … [Read more...]
