Yesterday afternoon, the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) found two emaciated pit bull mix dogs and a cat buried under four feet of trash in a residential backyard. The dogs were found in enough time and are still alive. The hope is they can still be nursed back to health. A warrant was obtained … [Read more...]
Fukushima No-Entry Zone Still Home to Hundreds of Dogs
September 19, 2011 by
The Fukushima prefectural government and the Environment Ministry in Japan have been trying to capture hundreds of dogs still believed to be living in the 20 kilometer no-entry zone around Fukushima. Information has now been made available of how many registered dogs 5,800 were living in the … [Read more...]
Parrots Mimick Dog Bark Scare Would be Theives Away
September 19, 2011 by
Green-winged macaws Elvis and Cilla have been on duty at the MP Guarding security company, in Telford, Shropshire, UK for the past year. The birds learned how to bark like dog from the neighbors Scottie that would bark often while the family was living in Spain. When the family returned … [Read more...]
500 Dogs Seized from PuppyMill
September 18, 2011 by
The owners of a puppymill near Shawville say more than 500 dogs were taken away Friday after investigators showed up armed with a warrant. ANIMA-Quebec (an official agency established by dog breeders and the Ministry of Agriculture) arrived Friday morning to inspect the facility about 90 … [Read more...]
Beware of Wild Mushroom Poisoning in Dogs
September 16, 2011 by
With the arrival of this year's mushroom season, dog owners should be particularly vigilant on walks and to check their gardens for wild fungi growth regularly. If your garden has mushrooms of unknown origin i is best to get rid of them as they can be potentially hazardous to you and potentially … [Read more...]
SmartBones Dog Bones Giveaway 2 Winners (US ONLY)
September 15, 2011 by
A few weeks ago we were sent some SmartBones for the dogs to try in hopes they would like them and we could do a review on our blog. SmartBones are Rawhide Free Dog Chews! So you get the best of both worlds a great chew that will help keep your dogs teeth clean and healthy without the worry of … [Read more...]
13 Japanese Dogs Jump Rope to Guinness World Record
September 15, 2011 by
According to the dog handler at Uchida Geinousha's 'Super Wan Wan Circus' in Japan this attempt to claim the world record in dogs jumping rope occurred by accident when Mayonnaise the very curious poodle joined in with some human jumpers. She was clearly enjoying herself and thought it was a great … [Read more...]
Did You Know Your Dog Can Be A Blood Donor?
September 15, 2011 by
Not every dog is suitable to be put on the blood donor list at your local veterinarian but most dogs can give a donation or two during their lifetime. But it is generally Labradors and bigger that are put on the list for emergencies after they are typed. For dogs there are 13 blood types with one … [Read more...]
Prison Inmates Help Shelter Dogs Become More Adoptable
September 5, 2011 by
The idea behind a joint program at with the Kenton County Animal Shelter and The Kenton County Jail is connecting dogs that need a little extra help getting adopted like learning their manners or becoming socialized with local inmates in the Class D Community Service Program. Since the dog … [Read more...]
Vietnamese Phu Quc Ridgebacks Make Appearance at World Dog Show
July 11, 2011 by
Phu Quoc Ridgeback dogs are a breed of dog from Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam’s southern Province. According to old people on Phu Quoc Island, the dog was traditionally four main colours: spotted, black, yellow, and striped; however now the colours have become more varied. A mature dog is about 20-25 … [Read more...]
