Miami Dade Animal Services had a large distemper, parvo and CAV breakout, multiple cases confirmed, which means you probably have the other diseases as well, plus they have a rodent infestation that has tested positive for lepto. In an attempt to bring the outbreak under control the shelter director … [Read more...]
Japan’s Heavy Hearted Farmers
April 18, 2011 by
A lot of people have been spending way too much time degrading the farmers who were forced to flee their farms in the Exclusion Zone in Japan. Finger pointing, demands, going so far as to petition the government to created a law to prosecute them for leaving their animals behind. Yes if the … [Read more...]
Yakuza Helping People and Animals
April 18, 2011 by
Yakuza Woman full body tattoosThis is a story I have been following for some time since I learned that some of the rescue groups going into the Exclusion Zone are from the Yakuza. Literally the Japanese Mafia. The truth was that the first time I heard their name in association with a rescued dog I … [Read more...]
BlogPaws Community Now OPEN!
April 17, 2011 by
BlogPaws has now opened its "Community Center". Its an online place where everyone can hang out and have a conversation with their friends and meet news ones with similar interests. After several different trial and error community platforms tried out by the BlogPaws Team this is the one that made … [Read more...]
10 Hot Weather Tips for Your Dog Pet Bloggers Blog Hop
April 16, 2011 by
With the warmer months upon us I thought I would revisit my post from last year on outdoor play. Whether a day in the backyard or a few hours by the beach these tips will help you keep your baby safe and healthy.1. Remember to bring fresh room temperature drinking water and a bowl so that your dog … [Read more...]
Dog on the LIRR
April 15, 2011 by
Photo courtesy of Long Island Veterinary SpecialistsTuesday evening a Yellow Labrador / Pit bull mix decided to go for a ride on the Long Island Rail Road. MTA police named the 85 pound friendly dog, Hobo and took the dog from Farmingdale Station and turned him over to Long Island Veterinary … [Read more...]
Book Review: Your Dog: The Owner’s Manual
April 15, 2011 by
The book officially launches today during Dr. Becker's Good Morning America AppearanceYour Dog: The Owner’s Manualby Dr. Marty Becker with Gina SpadaforiThis is a practical, information-packed, easy-to-read book. You will enjoy while you learn, and you’ll keep it handy as a practical reference. In … [Read more...]
An Honest Report from IFAW on Fukushima Japan
April 14, 2011 by
Warning. Graphic Images of suffering cows appear during part of the video. http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/dumVPTqx_h8?fs=1&hl=en_USThis is the first time that any animal rescue or relief organization is trying to be logical about what is going on in Japan. Their first desire is to help the … [Read more...]
The Tsunami Engulfing Minamisanriku WARNING EXTREMELY GRAPHIC
April 14, 2011 by
http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/8vZR0Rq1Rfw?fs=1&hl=en_US … [Read more...]
