COVINGTON, 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…
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Wildlife as pets…Baby Attacked…Sadly it Happens all too often!
Friday, November 5th, 2010
The Dog Whisperer in Victoria – Did Cesar Step in it?
Friday, November 5th, 2010(Lainygossip.com) – Cesar Millan is touring. There was a show in Victoria, British Columbia earlier this week and I have heard from a few people who were there, all with rather negative reviews. Not just like – oh, I didn’t find his information helpful or ..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…
Canine House Training Tips
Thursday, October 28th, 2010The pros and cons of using puppy pads…more
MASH Unit For Animals! Fort Carson in Colorado welcomes veterinary unit.
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE – After the fall of Baghdad, one surprise awaiting U.S. soldiers was the group of the lions that stalked the grounds of a lavishly appointed presidential palace – half-starved, man-eating lions, it turned out, to which Saddam Hussein’s wildly depraved son Uday routinely fed romantic rivals. Someone had to care for the lions…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…
Coyote attacks on pets warrants alert this time of year.
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010MINNESOTA (Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune) – The owners of a Jack Russell terrier got a serious scare Friday night when their dog was attacked by a coyote in their Golden Valley yard. The coyote had the dog in its jaws but dropped it when the owners came outside and frightened it off, said..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 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…
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…
Grand Ole Opry Stars Take a Stand Against Breast Cancer With the “Opry Goes Pink Show and Auction”
Thursday, October 14th, 2010The Judds will flip the switch this Friday to turn Opry’s signature barn backdrop pink in support of breast cancer awareness. They are joined by Joey + Rory, John Anderson, guest announcers Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Greta Van Susteren, among others. They are also holding an online charity auction throughout the month of October with exclusive tickets and autographed memorabilia…more…
Bomb Sniffing Dogs Not Tested Properly…What?
Saturday, October 9th, 2010WASHINGTON – (AP/Fox News) The State Department’s inspector general said Friday that bomb-sniffing dogs in Afghanistan and Iraq aren’t being tested properly and may not be able to effectively detect explosives. The inspector general’s review found that the companies hired to supply and train the animals weren’t testing them for all of the scents of the most commonly encountered explosives, increasing the chance of a dog missing a bomb in a vehicle or luggage. That puts U.S. diplomats at risk, the inspector general said…more…
The Fisher-Price Recall: More than 10 Million Products
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Today, Fisher-Price is recalling more than 10 million children’s products that were sold in the United States.Fourteen models of the Fisher-Price Trike and Tough Trike toddler tricycles can cause serious injury, including genital bleeding when a child sits, strikes or falls on a pretend plastic ignition key. CPSC and Fisher-Price know of 10 injuries, including six girls between the ages of 2 and 3 who needed medical attention after falling against the pretend key that is sticking up in front of the toddler tricycle seat…more…
Michael Vick – Top Dog with another set of wings again?
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010First he was a Falcon fighting dogs, now he is an Eagle and back in the saddle again. Caught this great article by Jelisa Castrodale at NBC sports…Two years ago, the thought of seeing Michael Vick scrambling around a football field again — evading defenders and leaving would-be tacklers with their arms around his shadow — seemed highly unlikely, if not flat-out impossible. You know why. Everyone knows why, even those who never watched his record-setting seasons at Virginia Tech, the ones who had no idea he’d been the NFL’s number one overall draft pick, or paid attention when he spent a pair of Februarys playing in the Pro Bowl…more…
Does Michael Vick deserve to be playing again? What do you think…
Farmhand gets 8 months in jail for beating Conklin dairy cows
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010A farmhand was sentenced Friday to eight months in jail for beating, kicking and stabbing calves and cows at an Ohio dairy farm…more