At DogTime, it is our mission to keep dogs out of shelters and to help those who are in shelters find loving homes. DogTime is working with the ASPCA to create awareness around their ASPCA Guardians donations program. The ASPCA Guardians are a group of dedicated friends who make regular monthly gifts. This level of support makes it possible for the ASPCA to reach and rescue animals in need. You can find out more at …more…
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Thursday, October 7th, 2010
H.H. Backer’s 44th Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show
Thursday, October 7th, 2010The 2010 Christmas Show will include the Celebration of Style Grooming Competition, a New Exhibitors Area, the Aquatic Answers Area, the All-Natural Area for organic or “green” products, a contest for attendees, an all-industry party, a Special Events Area show, educational seminars/demonstrations and more. Backer’s 44th Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show & Educational Conference Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont (Chicago), Ill. October 8-10, 2010…more…
Dr. Donna Spector Launches New Veterinary Consulting Service.
Thursday, October 7th, 2010Dr. Donna Spector consulting veterinarian for HALO foods and regular contributor to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show has launched a web-based consulting service now offering Int Med consultations directly to pet owners. Pet owners can request a second opinion and get medical/nutrition/weight loss consultations. She also offers medical articles on common health conditions and a simplified “Ask Dr. Donna” for pet owners that don’t need a full medical consultation but still have health questions/issues that they want answered by a specialist…more…
Metropolitan Dog Club Announces Fall Schedule for New York
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
The Metropolitan Dog Club (MDC) commences its third season with a fall schedule for people who want to learn more about dogs, be connected to the world of dogs, but mostly, just have fun talking DOGS. You do not need to be a member to attend most events. All 4 fall events will be held at Illustration House, 110 West 25th Street in New York City…more…
Is Gulf fish being used in YOUR Pet Food and Products – post BP oil Spill?
Monday, October 4th, 2010MOBILE, Alabama — For consumers, the health of the Gulf fish population influences more than the price of a fried shrimp basket or the availability of a buttery plate of grouper. In the wake of the BP oil spill, scientists are closely monitoring the unassuming menhaden — more commonly known as pogy — which has wound its way into a web of products on dry land. Millions of pounds of the shiny, oily fish are hauled from the Gulf each year, processed into..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
Obesity in Pets a growing concern!
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010“The vet told me that they were so fat they were going to have hip dysplasia in their old age and coronary problems and all kinds of things,” …more…
Jeff here – from my experience with Butch I know that it is important to watch his weight as pets, like humans can suffer many health issues later in life from being overweight! Butch’s mother “Buttons” is prone to this problem and I have to keep an eye on what my Dad is feeding here and how much. This is a good article.
Texas Appeals Court Reverses Murder Conviction Of Man Sent To Prison On Dog Scent Evidence
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010A man convicted of murder after three bloodhounds allegedly matched his scent to the victim should be set free because the evidence against him was not legally sufficient…more…
Pet insurance claims reveal the outrageous behavior of our dogs and cats
Thursday, September 16th, 2010A Labrador who ate a hive with thousands of bees inside. The West Highland terrier who attacked a chain-saw. A border collie that crashed through a closed glass window to get to the mailman. Are these doggies with a death wish? …more…
10 over-the-top pet gadgets
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010It’s a sad day when you’re jealous of your pet’s lifestyle. I mean sure, they get to lounge around all day, but even that would get boring after a while. A real problem arises when they have cooler toys than you do…more…
Escaped Spider Monkey Roaming Hills of San Antonio
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - WOAI - Some people in North Bexar County are still feeling the effects of Tropical Storm Hermine’s damage. Unfortunately, for workers at Primarily Primates Sanctuary, it has turned into a serious search for a missing monkey…more…
Vicious Dogs Target Of Proposed Ordinance
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
Pit Bulls are target for ordinance.
CINCINNATI - WLWT TV -
It is a passionate topic whenever it is considered: how to tackle the problem of vicious dogs. Pit bulls are most often the target of the laws, but while there are many complaints about that breed, there are also many people who say the problem is not the animal, but the owner…more…
Purina PetCare launches Facebook game
Friday, September 10th, 2010Nestle Purina PetCare Company has launched a branded Facebook simulation game in which players become managers of their own virtual pet resorts, where they can care for and entertain virtual pets…more