Saturday, July 16, 2005

Dogs to get their day at Berkeley fund-raiser

Berkeley, CA - The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society is holding its annual Bay to Barkers Dog Walk and Festival on Sunday, July 17. Event includes Doggy Olympiad where dogs compete in events such as the Bounceless Retrieve and the Marathon Down-Stay.
Source: Contra Costa Times, 7/16/2005

Wowie! Good dog Howie passes the test

Fredericksburg, VA - Read how an 8-year old Jack Russel Terrier passes American Kennel Club's Good Canine Citizen Test and see how your dog can, too!
Source: The Free Lance-Star, 7/16/2005

Finding a beloved pet a new home can be traumatic

San Francisco, CA - Tips on what to do if you are forced to find your pet a new home.
Source: Inside Bay Area, 7/16/2005
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An 11,000 Sq. Ft. Dog Center to Open in Wixom

Wixom, MI - Dog Centers of America is scheduled to open on August 1, 2005, in the Beck West Corporate Park in Wixom, Michigan. It will offer dog daycare, grooming training and boarding in luxury suites.
Source: Dog Centers of America Press Release, published on Yahoo!
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Owner of dogs happy at return

Belchertown, MA - Two Pomeranian mixed dogs were kidnapped from their owner's parked car in Massachusetts and were reunited with their owners 11 days later. The dogs were spotted in Stamford, CT.
Source: The Republican, 7/15/2005
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area is trying to define an off-leash policy

San Francisco, CA - GGNRA is creating new regulations with the help of a 22-member advisory committee. Among proposed members are off-leash dog advocates and a professional dog walker.
Source: SFGate.com, 7/15/2005
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Dog survives alligator attack

Birmingham, AL - A 5-year old Golden Retriever escaped from his backyard and was attacked by a 700-lb alligator.
Source: Dateline Alabama, 7/15/2005
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Even mild-mannered dogs can be lethal to children

Providence, RI - Animal behaviorists warn that beloved and docile pets may react violently to a newborn baby. Half of dog injuries resulted by dog bites are children 5 to 9 years old.
Source: The Providence Journal, 7/15/2005
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It's a doggy world

Bangalore, India - Why are dogs called "man's best friends?" Is it their selfless love? Their forviging nature?
Source: Deccan World, 7/15/2005
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Pet therapy group helps local seniors open up

Auburn, GA - Dogs visit residents of Auburn Gardens adult care home.
Source: The Auburn Journal, 7/14/2005
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Canine beauty sessions to benefit Wonderful Animals Giving Support (WAGS)

Farmington, MI - Detroit residents, take your dogs for a bath and nail clip at Canine to Five Dog Daycare on July 30 and 31. Proceeds will benefit Wonderful Animals Giving Support (WAGS), a Ferndale-based program that helps low-income people with HIV/AIDS take care of their companion animals.
Source: Pride Source, 7/14/2005
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Girl brought up by wild dogs

Kazan, Russia - A girl brought up by a pack of wild dogs has been discovered in Russia.
Source: WashingtonTimes.com, 7/14/2005
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Friday, July 15, 2005

Doggie spa meets all pampered pets' needs

Palm Springs, CA - A doggie daycare and resort gives Palm Springs canine residents the time of their life - splashing in the pool, lounging on sleigh beds in cabanas and playing in the jungle gym. Source: The Desert Sun, 7/9/2005
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