USA – (USA Today Money) - Here’s yet another sign the economy has gone to the dogs: Money-seeking thieves are pilfering pooches and selling them for profit. For the first seven months of 2011, reports of stolen dogs rose 49%, according to the American Kennel Club. About 224 were snatched, compared with 150 in the same period last year. In 2008, 71 thefts were recorded by the AKC’s database of customer and media reports. That rose to 162 in 2009 and 255 in 2010…more
Archive for the ‘pet news’ Category
Dog Theft on the Rise
Monday, August 29th, 2011
Large Python Snake In Backyard?
Monday, August 29th, 2011CINCINNATI – (WKRC-TV)A Cincinnati family suspected a snake was nearby when their dogs found large amounts of shed snakeskin in their backyard. But they didn’t expect it to be a 14-foot, 120-pound reticulated python…more
Dock Diving Dogs of Ohio
Monday, August 29th, 2011LANCASTER, Ohio – (ONNTV) Top area dogs were all invited to the Paws In The Pool event in Lancaster, Ohio. The competition was open to all dock diving clubs and even non-participants could try it out in between rounds. Event organizers said dock diving is becoming more and more popular…more
Feral Cat Problem Growing In NE Ohio
Monday, August 29th, 2011ELYRIA, Ohio – (ONNTV) Amanda Gerber sees so many cats near her Elyria home that her 10-month-old daughter has a favorite. “There are two of them that are pregnant,” said Gerber. “There’s a big orange and white one that is pregnant and a little grey one that my daughter loves to death. She calls her Keke.”…more
Feeding table scraps not healthy for your pet!
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011Galvaston County Daily (Texas) – Canine cuisine can range from homemade Bulldog Banana Bites to dry nuggets from a store-bought bag. But owner beware of the temptation to turn human food into dog diet. “I know some people who drive through Jack-in-the-Box and get their dog a burger,” Caroline Dorsett-Pate, executive director of the Galveston Island Humane Society, said…more…
Bed Bugs possible on your pet? 50-50 chance!
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010NEW YORK—Plaguing local homes and businesses alike, the recent spread of bedbugs has many people concerned about the well-being of their families, homes, and even pets. For worried pet owners, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) provides information about these insects and how to protect pets..more…
Young children most vulnerable to dog bites from a family pet when left alone, study finds.
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010LOS ANGELES TIMES - Children may be most vulnerable to dog bites when they’re left alone, a new study finds, and the guilty party may most often be the family dog. Researchers from the University of Colorado, Denver looked at data on 537 children up to age 18 who were treated at Children’s Hospital in Denver for dog bites to the face from 2003 to 2008…more…
Wildlife as pets…Baby Attacked…Sadly it Happens all too often!
Friday, November 5th, 2010COVINGTON, GEORGIA — While law enforcement unravels the mystery of how a baby could be attacked inside her home by raccoons, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that it is against the law in Georgia to keep any native wildlife species as a pet…more…
Canine House Training Tips
Thursday, October 28th, 2010The pros and cons of using puppy pads…more
Leptospirosis disease in pets is on the rise again.
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010MASSILLON, OH — A potentially dangerous bacterial disease that can be fatal in animals is on the rise, a local veterinarian warns. Dr. Melanie Butera, of Elm Ridge Animal Hospital, said she has seen an increase in the number of dogs at her practice that have contracted leptospirosis…more…
Alliance approves $550,000 loan to Cat Fanciers Association for move to Ohio.
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010ALLIANCE, Ohio— By a 6-1 vote, Alliance Ohio City Council approved a $550,000 loan to the Cat Fanciers’ Association to help the organization move to a vacant downtown office building…more…
The Top 10 Pet-Owner Mistakes
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010Avoid common errors, and keep your four-legged pal healthy and well-behaved…more
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LAUNCHES GRAND CHAMPION RANKING SYSTEM
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) proudly announces its newest conformation ranking system for dog show exhibitors and their dogs. The new Grand Championship Ranking System launches today with more than 1,000 dogs already ranked nationwide. Located in the new Grand Championship section of the AKC website, the Grand Championship Points Ranking lists the top 25 dogs in each breed in a drop-down box format. The ranking is based on the number of Grand Championship points garnered at shows by achieving…more…
Suffolk County NY Law Targets Animal Abusers with Nations First Animal Abuse Registry
Monday, October 18th, 2010FARMINGVILLE, N.Y. (CBS/AP) – Suffolk County, on the eastern half of Long Island, moved to create the nation’s first animal abuse registry last week, requiring people convicted of cruelty to animals to register or face jail time and fines…more…
Five Pet-Friendly Getaways for Fall
Thursday, October 14th, 2010Here are five fur-friendly destinations for fall…more