ABC NEWS/AP - Their fur caked with mud, pet dogs trot forlornly in rubble-filled streets along Japan’s devastated coastline, foraging for scraps and searching for owners. Luna, a six-year-old Beagle mix, is tied to a tree, barking for attention or sleeping in a cardboard box on a dirty cushion, two bowls of frozen water before her. Still she is one of the lucky ones. She has food. Passers-by pet and comfort her...more…
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Tragedy in Japan Leaving behind homeless pets.
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
TOBY KEITH NOMINATED FOR CMA ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR. How he is celebrating…
Thursday, March 31st, 2011The Academy of Country Music Awards are next week — and, while country has America’s special attention, it seems like a perfect time to do something special for our troops. I’m humbled to be nominated for Entertainer of the Year, but that pales in comparison to the humbling experience of when I visit our troops on a USO tour….more…
“Toby Keith is a true patriot. He is always thinking of the troops and what he can do to help them at every turn. I’m joining Toby’s quest to send some comforts of home to our troops and I hope you will also.”~Jeff Marginean, Host of the My Buddy Butch Show.
Why Your Dog Likes to Dig and How to Stop it.
Thursday, March 31st, 2011MICHIGAN – (Lansing State Journal) - The American Kennel Club notes that while certain breeds, terriers in particular, tend to dig more because it’s in their genes, dogs dig as an outlet for frustration when they are left alone outside in the backyard. Digging provides something to do when an active, intelligent dog is bored out of his mind. “Dogs dig for a number of reasons,” said AKC Canine Good Citizen Director and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Mary Burch…more…
Pat Cooper starts new year with new Book
Friday, January 14th, 2011(MBB Radio) – It looks like comedy legend Pat Cooper is starting the new year as one busy man. On January 16, the popular Florida indie chain Books & Books (Bal Harbour Shops location) will host a special “one-time-only” book signing for him in honor of his new memoir, How Dare You Say How Dare Me!. Then it’s back to New York City for Pat as he has been invited to appear at the nationally-renowned 92nd Street Y where he will be joined onstage by comedian/performer Colin Quinn, who will interview him before a live audience...more…
SpenserNation Series selected as a Pepsi Refresh Finalist
Thursday, January 13th, 2011(MBB Radio) – The SpenserNation which is a series of children’s books by Author Melanie Brooks was selected as a Pepsi Refresh Project finalist with voting happening this month and ending on Jan. 31, 2011. Vote Here, and you can vote up to 10 times a day. A quote from a release states “The series is up for the $250,000 category giving SpenserNation much opportunity to help feed those less fortunate. Feel free to share this link with family, friends, and co-workers to vote for SpenserNation, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your support to feed hungry children throughout America.”...more…
Michigan City decides against Pit Bull Ban
Friday, January 7th, 2011DEARBORN (Southgate, MI) (Press & Guide)– Facing a mobilized and well-organized opposition, city officials announced that a plan to ban pit bull terriers is off the table. Instead, current dog control codes will be overhauled to a two-tier system that will have more teeth and come with tougher enforcement. The new classification for nuisance dogs is “dangerous,” and adds to the existing “vicious dog” classification…
New Ohio Egg recall has ties to DeCoster, Bethel
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010IOWA INDEPENDENT - Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., was notified Monday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that one of its suppliers, Ohio Fresh Eggs, had a routine environmental study sample that tested positive for Salmonella. Ohio Fresh Eggs has had ties with both Orland Bethel and Austin “Jack” DeCoster, the two men behind Iowa egg production companies at the center of a recent massive egg recall…more…
Skin-cancer drug cream poses risk of accidental poisoning in Pets.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010REUTERS (NY)- Doctors who reported the case caution that pet owners using the drug-commonly prescribed to patients with a form of skin cancer called actinic keratosis-should be aware of the risk it poses to their animals and take steps to keep the medication away from curious snouts…more…
Dog Breeds Dubbed “Most Dangerous”
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010I’m seriously waiting for an article titled “Most Dangerous humans with Dogs!” Maybe I should write it. I’m always a little aprehensive when I see those headlines but this is a good slide show with some stats…Always worth a look…JM
(ROADRUNNER.COM) - Check out this list and Photo Slideshow of Most Dangerous Dog Breeds…more…
Sweet Smell of Antifreeze attracts Animals AND your Pets!
Monday, November 1st, 2010Director of marketing for Prestone was on the My Buddy Butch Show Feb. 2010 check the archive for the interview and this article below in HealthDay News…always worth repeating!
FRIDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) — It’s a fatal attraction: puddles of sweet-tasting antifreeze on driveways and garage floors are hard for thirsty pets to resist. Just one teaspoon of ethylene glycol…more…
Canine House Training Tips
Thursday, October 28th, 2010The pros and cons of using puppy pads…more
The Top 10 Pet-Owner Mistakes
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010Avoid common errors, and keep your four-legged pal healthy and well-behaved…more
The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa Grand Opening Oct 25 in California
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010(Westlake Village, California)- The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa is a resort-style vacation for dogs, cats, birds and exotics, which combines homelike amenities with recreational activity. The first facility was opened in Orange Village Ohio near Cleveland. Their inviting, state-of-the-art facility features a clean, secure and fun-filled environment – which meets and exceeds all kennel industry standards for boarding, grooming, obedience training, and doggie day camp. Our trained and caring professionals provide unparalleled customer service…more…
Five Pet-Friendly Getaways for Fall
Thursday, October 14th, 2010Here are five fur-friendly destinations for fall…more