- Police dog who leapt to death is cremated
(2006-03-17 09:13:21)
Mikey, a bomb-sniffing Labrador retriever who fell to his death while on the job in Houston Wednesday morning, has been cremated and no memorial service was planned.
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- Top-Selling Dog Treat Could Be Deadly
(2006-02-17 09:13:21)
At least 13 dogs have died after being fed the top-selling pet treat in the country, owners and veterinarians have told CNN.
The problem comes because the treats, called Greenies, become lodged in a dog's esophagus or intestine and then some veterinarians say they don't break down.
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- All about dogs on this hunt
(2006-02-16 09:13:21)
For Sam Lang, happiness is briars, dogs and little birds. Growing up in south Georgia, quail hunting was what his family did for recreation.
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- Dog dies after getting shocked by stray voltage
(2006-02-16 09:13:21)
NEW YORK (AP) _ A dog out for a walk with his owner died after being electrocuted by stray current running underneath the sidewalk.
Danny Kapilian was walking the dog, Barkis, in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn on Wednesday when the dog "suddenly got very agitated," Kapilian said.
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- Westminster recalls Katrina's lost dogs
(2006-02-14 09:13:21)
NEW YORK — When he was a boy, Hiram Stewart took a bus to Virginia, put a puppy in a paper bag and cradled it all the way home to New Orleans.
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- Charges Filed Against Dog's Owner After Jogger Attacked
(2006-02-09 09:13:21)
OXFORD, N.C. -- A Granville County man faces charges after authorities say his pit bull attacked a jogger. Mary Gill, 25, said she was out on an early-morning run when the dog attacked her.
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- 'Dogs and music' on display during day of free family fun
(2006-02-09 09:13:21)
Now that the weather has broken out of the recent cold snap, families looking for a cabin-fever cure can head outdoors for a day of free fun.
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- B.B. King Offers Guitar As Reward for Dog
(2006-02-07 09:13:21)
LOS ANGELES - B.B. King's dog, Lucille, has disappeared, and the legendary bluesman is offering an autographed copy of one of his signature "Lucille" guitars in an effort to get her back.
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- Barks, yips and howls punctuate police dog funeral in Vancouver
(2006-02-07 09:13:21)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Hundreds of police officers stood at attention as a funeral for one of their own was punctuated by howls and yips.
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- Dozer the dog can help students who have trouble reading out loud
(2006-02-01 09:13:21)
Children who have trouble reading out loud often give up because of ridicule or embarrassment. A Fallon woman has an idea that could help those struggling students gain confidence in their reading skills.
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- County Looks to Require Fixing for 2 Dog Breeds
(2006-02-01 09:13:21)
Following the lead of San Francisco and San Jose, Los Angeles County supervisors on Tuesday asked the county counsel to draw up an ordinance that would require spaying and neutering of many pit bulls and Rottweilers.
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- Dog owners asks feds to sue Contra Costa over dangerous dog law
(2006-02-01 09:13:21)
MARTINEZ, Calif. - A dog owners advocacy group asked the U.S. Department of Justice to sue Contra Costa County over a new law that prohibits felons from owning aggressive dogs but does not include an exception for guide dogs.
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- America’s Cutest Dog
(2006-02-01 09:13:21)
America has picked the cutest dog in the country and she's getting red carpet treatment! The winner of the online contest at “Dog Show USA” was treated like a star at the Purina Company in St. Louis.
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- Despite outcry, county won't pull permission for 600-dog kennel
(2006-02-01 09:13:21)
Despite a widespread outcry spread by the Internet, Morrison County commissioners have no plans to withdraw their approval of a proposed 600-dog breeding kennel.
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- State gets all mushy about dog-sledding
(2006-01-27 09:13:21)
PLAIN, Chelan County — Snowflakes circled like dizzy moths tumbling from the heavens. Twenty-one dogs, tethered to their huts, circled, panted and yipped, eager to run.
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- City unleashes Arbolado dog park idea
(2006-01-27 09:13:21)
The search for a permanent place where Walnut Creek's 13,000 dogs can frolic leash-free has turned toward a 26-acre park equipped with bathrooms, walkways and a parking lot.
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- Dog, deputy are heroes
(2006-01-27 09:13:21)
Timber the dog doesn't know he's done anything special. But he and his partner — Montgomery County Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Claudia Killebrew — are heroes to a little boy and his family.
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- Sports official files $1.5 million lawsuit
(2006-01-27 09:13:21)
One of Southern Illinois' best-known sports officials, Ted Knapp, has filed a $1.5 million federal lawsuit against Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Roger Mulch and deputies John Kemp and Mike Walker following his arrest last year after a basketball game in Bluford.
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- Local Handler, Dog To Assist With Super Bowl Security
(2006-01-27 09:13:21)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Super Bowl is just a couple of weeks away, and a canine team from Port Columbus International Airport will be on hand for a little extra security, NBC 4 reported.
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- Talking Dog: A lot to learn from other species
(2006-01-27 09:13:21)
I had the privilege of returning to East Africa over the holidays, this time with my husband. A pleasurable trip to be sure, but also an educational one. My interest in animal behavior is not limited to canines, and once again our little traveling group had the benefit of Dr. Patricia McConnell's presence and insights. McConnell is an applied animal behaviorist, author, and internationally recognized authority on dog training and behavior.
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- Medic, vet clinic rush to save dog after master dies
(2006-01-20 09:13:21)
A small dog lay motionless as rescuers surrounded a car that had skidded under a semi-trailer.
Then the bundle of blood-soaked fur moved.
Fast action by an Indianapolis paramedic helped save the dog's life.
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- Chewy is a top dog
(2006-01-20 09:13:21)
Champion Erieside's Wookie Chewbacca, also known as Chewy, received the first award of excellence at the fifth annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Tampa, Fla., last weekend.
Owner Loren Boe of Paso Robles handled the English mastiff.
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- Plans to move dog park spur growling
(2006-01-20 09:13:21)
A bunch of dog lovers are snarling mad at the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission.
The agency plans to move its Barking Lot dog park from its location in the former BC Components property a mile or so down Bush River Road to a portion of Saluda Shoals Park.
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- Mushers return to Laramie for dog sled race
(2006-01-20 09:13:21)
Dog sledding teams from the Rocky Mountain region will compete against one another this weekend for season points and prizes in the 7th annual WyColo Mid-Distance Classic Sled Dog Race.
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- Trempealeau dog law changes tabled
(2006-01-20 09:13:21)
A Trempealeau County committee on Thursday tabled its reconsideration of the county’s dog ordinance, which classifies certain breeds of dogs as dangerous.
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- Manchester school will use police dog for searches
(2006-01-18 09:13:21)
MANCHESTER — Burr and Burton Academy announced Tuesday it will use a police dog to sniff out drug paraphernalia and other illegal substances on its campus.
The initiative is intended to deter students who may consider bringing banned substances onto school grounds and underline the existing no-tolerance policy on drug and alcohol use, said Headmaster Charles W. Scranton.
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- Wheeling Dog Measure Passes
(2006-01-18 09:13:21)
WHEELING — Despite hearing 19 people — including a veterinarian — speak in opposition to profiling of certain breeds of dogs, city council approved a vicious and dangerous dog ordinance Tuesday in a 5-2 vote.
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- Rescued dog well on his way to adoption
(2006-01-18 09:13:21)
It's proving to be a long journey from a water-filled road culvert to a home if its own for a Walker hound being nursed back to health.
The dog was hit by a car in Kingsport on December 29th, then hid in a culvert that had a couple of feet of water in it. It took rescuers two hours to get him out, but the ordeal inspired a name -- Culvert.
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- Parker May Scrap Pit Bull Ban, Beef Up Dangerous Dog Law
(2006-01-17 09:13:21)
PARKER, Colo. -- Another city in Colorado is talking about banning pit bulls and the issue is expected to gain momentum Tuesday night when the Parker City Council members discuss the possible breed ban.
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- Blind Man Adopts Dog Named 'Ugly'
(2006-01-17 09:13:21)
Workers at a Kentucky animal shelter launch a campaign to get a dog named "Ugly" adopted.
Ugly had been living on borrowed time at the Shelby County Animal Shelter.
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- It?s a dog meet dog world
(2006-01-17 09:13:21)
BROOKSVILLE – Leah the Great Dane brought her “A” game to the dog show Tuesday morning.
“She’s been goofing off for some time,” said Connie Rousch, a Winter Haven resident and owner of the massive, four-year-old “fawn,” or beige-colored, Dane.
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- Dog park fetches support in council
(2006-01-17 09:13:21)
A 2.5-acre, off-leash dog recreation area could open in DuSable Park by mid-June under a new plan discussed Tuesday night by the St. Charles City Council.
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- It's a dog's world
(2006-01-17 09:13:21)
MIDCOAST (Jan 16): The Midcoast has an abundance of dog lovers. Dogs are in stores, walking in town and in the parks. All shapes and sizes seem to be everywhere.
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- Dog's Best Friend
(2006-01-04 09:13:21)
Almost wordlessly, the three technicians and three
doctors glide into action at the Smith Veterinary Hospital in Burnsville.
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- Dog best friend for seniors
(2006-01-04 09:13:21)
Dr. William A. Banks, professor of geriatrics at
St. Louis University School of Medicine, said his findings, which
will be published in the March 2006 issue of Anthrozoos, show there
is some truth in the cliche of a dog as "man's best friend."
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- Local resident to compete in national dog show
(2006-01-04 09:13:21)
The world's most outstanding dogs will gather Jan. 14-15
in Tampa, Fla. to prove they are more than just man's best friend.
The competition will be intense as canines exhibit the qualities that
earned them a spot at the invitation-only AKC/Eukanuba National
Cha-mpionship.
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- Fenced dog park being designed for Vettiner site
(2006-01-04 09:13:21)
Louisville might get a second fenced-in dog park, where
canines can run leash-free. The city is designing one for Charlie Vettiner
Park, off Billtown Road just south of Jeffersontown, as a companion to
the one that opened in 2004 at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park.
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- Ala Wai school opposes dog park
(2006-01-04 09:13:21)
"We need a backyard for our dogs," said Shaunna Tabor,
president of the Ala Wai K-9 Playground Association, which is comprised
of dog owners who reside in a dense high-rise area, primarily on the makai
end of University Avenue.
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- An inside look at elite dog shows
(2006-01-04 09:13:21)
Her professional name is Nilee Night and Day, for the
distinctive color markings on her face that are black on one side and
white on the other. The champion smooth fox terrier goes by “Daily” for
short.
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- Local groups kick-off Cat and Dog Neuterathon
(2006-01-04 09:13:21)
Stop Pet Overpopulation Together and the Day and
Evening Clinic will team up to kick-off the Cat and Dog Neuterathon
on Sunday, Jan. 15. The Neuterathon will continue through Tuesday, Jan. 31.
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- Treat for dog lovers
(2006-01-04 09:13:21)
The cute Pugs apart, dog lovers are in for a treat with
breeds like Siberian Husky, Fox Terrier, the miniature Poodle, among many
others being included in this year’s dog championships scheduled to be
held in the city on January 7 and 8.
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- Learn dog language – it’s nothing to sniff at
(2006-01-04 09:13:21)
Sometimes, it’s not what you say. It’s what you don’t say.
Good dog trainers and owners know this is the key to communicating with that
cold-nosed but warm-hearted species. Barks and growls might seem obvious,
but they’re not the most common or sophisticated way for four-leggers to “talk.”
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- Dog Helps Discover Burning House
(2006-01-04 09:13:21)
Investigators are still trying to figure out what started
a house fire that broke out Sunday night on Lake Michigan Drive.
Firefighters arrived quickly, thanks to a call from a neighbor, who got
some help from man's best friend.
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- It's a Dog's Laugh
(2005-12-21 13:55:54)
For a few weeks now, a piece of nifty news has been
traveling the print and online media (and no, it isn't the Bill Richardson
touchy feely story).
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- Puggle love: Mixed-breed dog snuggles up to growing popularity
(2005-12-22 13:55:54)
The new designer pug-beagle mix, called a "puggle," is
at the top of the doggy list this year.
The top reason:They are so darn cute.
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- ALZHEIMER PATIENT WANDERED INTO FIELD IN FREEZING WEATHER
(2005-12-22 13:55:54)
A newly graduated York Region Police rookie is being
credited for helping save the life of an Alzheimer's patient who was
minutes from freezing to death behind a Markham grocery store.
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- 12 Dogs of Christmas: Little drummer dog
(2005-12-22 13:55:54)
With two clicks of the camera, long-haired Luvie was
all but done with his photo shoot. He sat so perfectly still on top of
that big marching drum that we couldn’t tell whether he was posing or
petrified. Whatever, it worked. After a long week of photographing dogs,
he was our Christmas gift.
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- Sled-dog champ fights leukemia
(2005-12-20 13:55:54)
Susan Butcher, the only woman to win the Iditarod
three straight years, is competing in the most important race of her
life - and expects to win.
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- Dog Protection Act Certified to Go Before Voters; Measure Addresses Dog Racing,
Dogfighting, Police and Service Dogs
(2005-12-20 13:55:54)
Proponents of a question to protect dogs in the
Commonwealth announced today that they have received certification
from Secretary of State William Galvin, advancing the measure one step closer to the 2006 ballot.
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- What to get the dog that has (almost) everything
(2005-12-20 13:55:54)
Tom Knecht was about to have his Chesapeake Bay
retriever fixed when he spotted them: fake dog testicles.
The Salt Lake County endocrinologist was incredulous -
"Is this for real?" he asked veterinarian Kelly Huston about an
advertising pamphlet - and then tickled.
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- Things are rough for dog owners
(2005-12-20 13:55:54)
This holiday season is proving to be an unhappy
one for dog owners. A new law allows discrimination against breeds
of dogs. Napa's Assemblywoman Noreen Evans co-authored the bill in
a misguided effort to target dangerous dogs.
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- Dog licenses ready to be fetched
(2005-12-15 13:55:54)
Military people take pride in looking out for each other —
Tewksbury Town Clerk, Elizabeth Carey, reminds dog keepers that the year
2004 license for their dog(s) will expire on Saturday, Dec. 31. It is that time of
the year when dogs - over six months of age - must be licensed. The license is valid
for one calendar year and must be renewed annually.
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- Trucker rescues dog that fled wreck
(2005-12-15 13:55:54)
WATERVILLE -- A day after fleeing the wreckage of a three-car
accident on Interstate 95, Jaiden the German shepherd is alive and well thanks to
the sharp eyes of a Skowhegan truck driver.
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- Firefighter saves dog with "mouth-to-snout" resuscitation
(2005-12-14 13:55:54)
--A firefighter stretched the bounds of duty by administering
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to save a dog caught in a fire.
Pixie, a 12-pound terrier crossbreed, was not breathing Tuesday when firefighters
pulled her from a Salem home filled with smoke and flames.
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- Police dog catches domestic violence suspect
(2005-12-14 13:55:54)
A Petaluma Police Depart-ment dog tracked down a domestic
violence suspect in the Petaluma hills on Saturday afternoon, said Sgt. Ken Savano.
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- County agrees to pay part of drug dog bill
(2005-12-14 13:55:54)
The Somerset County commissioners have agreed to pick up part
of the tab for the Somerset Borough Police Department's newest and only four-legged
officer, a 13-month-old drug-sniffing dog named Arny.
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- Henshaw: What a dog wants for Christmas
(2005-12-14 13:55:54)
If I ever get on the Oprah Winfrey TV show and she asks me what
was my most embarrassing moment I'm going to tell her it was the time I took a dog
to have her picture taken with Santa Claus. And someone saw me.
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- Skater Toby is Top Dog
(2005-12-14 13:55:54)
A skateboarding dog from Telford is set to make its television
debut this weekend on a competition show for clever canines.
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- Hearts and homes open up for dogs
(2005-12-14 13:55:54)
CHRISTMANS has come early for more than a dozen death-row dogs.
Generous Herald Sun readers swamped animal shelters yesterday, offering homes to
all but three of 17 dogs due to be put down.
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- A Dog's Best Friend: His Sergeant
(2005-12-12 13:55:54)
Three days a week, Sam Leibold and his fifth-grade classmates at
Zionsville Middle School put a special visitor through a vigorous workout.
The visitor is Tobias, an English Labrador retriever and certified therapy dog,
and he doesn't seem to mind a bit.
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- Katrina dog is reunited with displaced family in Alabama
(2005-12-12 13:55:54)
Gigi -- a four-legged five-year-old chow mix -- was separated
from her Saint Bernard family by Hurricane Katrina and spent more than three months
in animal shelters across the country.
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- Dog helps students to focus
(2005-12-13 13:55:54)
Three days a week, Sam Leibold and his fifth-grade classmates
at Zionsville Middle School put a special visitor through a vigorous workout.
The visitor is Tobias, an English Labrador retriever and certified therapy
dog, and he doesn't seem to mind a bit.
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- Behaviorist: Panting Noise Is Dog Laughter
(2005-12-12 13:55:54)
An animal behaviorist says she‘s figured out what dogs are
doing when they make that excited panting noise while playing or anticipating a much
desired walk. They‘re laughing. "I wanted to see if I could reduce (the dogs‘)
stress by playing the sound in the shelter," Simonet said. "I was surprised when
they were calm and quiet."
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- Elite graduates of US dog school sniff drugs, money
(2005-12-08 13:55:54)
The last class of 2005 has completed the core curriculum and
picked its majors -- sniffing for drugs, dollars, people, explosives, chemicals
or agricultural produce.
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- Leaving the dog home alone this season?
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
Feeling a bit guilty about leaving Fido at home all day while
you work long hours? While you're out earning his kibble
money, a Doggy Daycare DVD could ease your conscience
and give your pooch something to do besides chew the
furniture. The DVD gives a dog's-eye view of running through
grassy fields, along ocean waves and up mountain rocks.
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- Dog parks a pet project of commissioners today
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
VIERA - Brevard County commissioners might put dog parks
on a short leash. After a series of dog-on-dog and dog-on-
person attacks at the off-leash run at Wickham Park forced
the county to assign someone to keep an eye on things, the
Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department is asking
commissioners for guidance today. |
- Warning on safety for dogs in utes
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
AN animal welfare organisation is calling on canine owners to
make safe transportation their dogma. The RSPCA is
concerned about the numbers of unrestrained dogs on the
back of utes, tray trucks and trailers. Owners are reminded
that it is a legal requirement to tether dogs in a manner which
prevents them from falling or jumping from a moving vehicle. |
- Parma Neighbors Set Up Fund To Save Resident Stray Dog
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
PARMA, Ohio -- A lovable stray dog that has wandered the
streets of a Parma neighborhood for years is in danger after
being taken to a local shelter. The community is now coming
together to try to save Buddy the dog, reported
NewsChannel5. |
- Dog Helps Alert Family To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
BOSTON -- A family pet may have helped alert an Ashland
family to a carbon monoxide leak in their home, which sent
four people to the hospital Tuesday. NewsCenter 5's Jack
Harper reported that four members of the Carlton family were
transported from their home at 46 Carriage House Path to
MetroWest Medical Center at about 7 a.m. |
- Parks to pick dog run sites
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
Park District of Oak Park officials plan to identify by the end
of April possible locations for two permanent dog runs.
"We've heard the howls of anger and anguish from dog
owners," Park Board President David Kindler said. That
outcry emerged after Cook County authorities determined that
district informal off-leash weekend hours at Ridgeland
Common and Lindberg Park violated state and local laws,
prompting the parks to halt the practice. As a stop-gap, the
district also is pursuing creation of a temporary fenced dog
run at Ridgeland. |
- Board unleashes dog park proposals
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
VIERA - Dog owners can breathe easier, but they should
count their pennies. Brevard County commissioners voted
Tuesday to keep its existing off-leash dog park at Wickham
Park and continue developing similar parks in Cocoa Beach
and Palm Bay with an eye toward building more in Viera,
Merritt Island and Titusville. |
- Nina named county top dog
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
BIG DOGS have won the hearts of the Coey family from
Holloway, and Nina, a 139 pound Neapolitan Mastiff, has also
won the title of Belmont County's Top Dog for 2006. Nina
was one of the dogs at the Belmont County Animal Shelter
until she met Lori Coey a year ago. |
- Parenting: Choosing A Dog
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
Millions of Americans share their home with man's best
friend, but choosing a dog should never be a spur of the
moment decision. Kids may want a dog they can play with,
but parents may have a different priority. |
- Firefighter brings back dog from Gulf Coast
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
Port Angeles firefighters Pat Rose and Dave Chastain traveled
to the Gulf Coast in September as part of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's efforts in hurricane-
effected areas. Rose was sent to Biloxi, Miss., which was
directly in the path of Hurricane Katrina. The devastation was
far worse than what everyone saw on television from New
Orleans, he said. It included as much as $300 billion in
property damage, 1 million people displaced, more than 1,300
dead and 6,600 people unaccounted for. |
- Paw Prints
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
Look for these pets at the Front Street Dog Shelter:
Females: Border Collie mix, black, 1 1/2; golden retriever
mix, gold, 6 years; beagle/Spaniel mix, black/rust, 1 1/2
years. Males: Lab mix, yellow, 1 1/2 years; beagle mix,
red/white, 2 years. |
- Dog 'visits' as grief counselor
(2005-12-12 10:23:54)
Aragon, the dog that works as a grief counselor at an Ellwood
City funeral home, is about to make his national debut. The 3-
year-old golden retriever and yellow Labrador mix is featured
in Canine Companion for Independence's 2006 calendar. |