Sgt. Larry Peterson lost more than his K-9 “unit” when someone shot Copper last week and left his body lying along a country road. The Bagley, Minnesota, police officer also lost Sally, his other dog, who was shot and and her body left on the side of the road right next to Copper's. Copper was a big … [Read more...]
Happy Aloha Friday
May 20, 2011 by
The way it works is you post a short question on your blog and link up each week at An Island Life the hostess of this event so others can come and visit your blog and answer your question. Everyone can post their own question just make sure to keep it family friendly. Our question for … [Read more...]
Urban Animal Alliance
May 19, 2011 by
About Urban Animal Alliance - A Movement, Not A Moment Many of the groups members come from the toughest ghettos in America they have witness first hand the I violent cycle of animal abuse and eventually dog fighting, that has never been properly addressed and that needs to be dealt with … [Read more...]
Why Kick a Gift Horse in the Mouth
May 19, 2011 by
What happens when Dr. Marty Becker and the Pet Connection announces a contest that will award $70,000 in prizes split amongst several organizations? 13,000+ people nominate their favorite animal rescue organizations. The 13,000+ nominations were then narrowed down to 50 organizations which were … [Read more...]
Malaysian Puppy Smuggler Arrested
May 19, 2011 by
A Malaysian man was arrested by the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority (ICA) officers at Woodlands Checkpoint on Monday for attempting to smuggle 15 live puppies into Singapore. The driver of the car was friendly with officers at the routine border check. Officers checked the different … [Read more...]
Dog Adoption Fee Waived Kent Washington
May 19, 2011 by
Regional Animal Services of King County is a joint effort between 26 partnering municipalities (including Kent and Tukwila) and unincorporated King County to advance safety and animal welfare. Due to an influx of recent arrivals at the Kent shelter, RASKC is looking to find good homes for all of its … [Read more...]
A New Place for Your Pet Blogger Challenge #PetPlace
May 18, 2011 by
Davinia and Indiana were apartment dogs for several years before we moved into a house. Space was tight in our first apartment but we made it work. Even when Indiana was a little puppy and needed a lay and potty area because she couldn't go out to potty without her 16 week vaccinations so she had a … [Read more...]
Dog Catcher Retires After 45 Years
May 18, 2011 by
Ron Thomas spent 45 years as a member of Inkster's animal control, he has chased or rescued thousands of dogs, cats, captured a 14-foot boa constrictor, fought the alligator, and walked a stray llama back home. Now he is ready to leave his job as the longest-serving animal control officer in … [Read more...]
#SaleForPets Scentsy Goes to the Dogs
May 18, 2011 by
Today kicks off the First ever Online Rummage Sale to Help Pets in need created by the Be the Change for Pets Team at BlogPaws. We have decided that all of our Scentsy Wickless Candle Sales will benefit Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue a rescue that actively seeks out Cavaliers in Puppy Mills in order to … [Read more...]
