After months of investigation into killing dogs using guns and allegations of animal cruelty and dog fighting in Chesterfield, South Carolina the staff at the Chesterfield County Animal Shelter part of the Sheriff's Office have been relieved of their duties. According to a release from Sheriff Sam … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania’s Governors Mansion Gone to the Dogs
August 4, 2011 by
The governor and first lady added two new family members to the once quiet governors mansion last week. Two Airedale Terrier puppies Harry (for Harrisburg) and Penny (for Pennsylvania) are now a part of the family. The governor and his wife were feeling lonely after their last Airedale died in the … [Read more...]
America’s Got Talent iLuminate Must See Video
August 4, 2011 by
I really had to share when I saw this performance from Tuesday Night America's Got Talent. It is beyond amazing. The lighting system they wear called iLuminate is a wearable lighting system which was developed by Miral Kotb, a dancer, Columbia University-educated software engineer, and iPhone … [Read more...]
30,000 Dogs Face Death Due to Rabies Outbreak
August 3, 2011 by
China has the world's second-highest death toll from rabies with cases due to increasing pet ownership and rising healthcare costs. The Chinese health ministry says 2,466 people died in China in 2008. A 2009 ministry report said only a fifth of China's 75m dogs were vaccinated against the … [Read more...]
Book My Seizure Dog Written By 7 Year Old Tops Amazon Best Seller List
August 3, 2011 by
Seven Year old Evan Moss came up with the idea to write a book in order to raise money so he could have a Service Dog trained to alert to his seizures. The Book is called “My Seizure Dog” and was launched on Juky 1st. It has been on the top of the Amazon Best Sellers in Children's Health for several … [Read more...]
Animal Control Officer Resigns After Dog with Record Bites Again
August 3, 2011 by
Christine Johnson was on administrative leave from Kendall County Animal Control in Yorkville, Illinois since Friday for euthanizing the wrong dog and then lying about it to the board. The resignation arrived before what was supposed to be a closed meeting began. Instead the meeting was … [Read more...]
Rabies Vaccination Program off to Good Start in Philippines
August 3, 2011 by
Officials from animal bite center's around the Philippines are satisfied with the way dog owners are responding to their message that all dogs should be vaccinated against the rabies vaccine. Rabies is one of the major causes of death among individuals particularly the young population since they … [Read more...]
This Week Arson at Dog Grooming Facility Where Last Week Dogs Set Free
August 2, 2011 by
Very early Monday morning someone tried to burn the Stoughton pet grooming business. This is the same grooming business we talked about last week where someone broke in stole a dog and allowed other to be set free running around busy highway where one was killed and one still … [Read more...]
Jail Inmates Cleaning Dog Cages
August 2, 2011 by
The 16 inmates began work Monday at the David R. Lee Animal Center – inmates dispense food and clean cages and kennel areas. The sheriff’s office says this new venture provides the inmates with work experience and saves city taxpayers thousands of dollars each year. The inmates are paid $4 a day … [Read more...]
