News on dogs from around the world
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.
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!
San Francisco, CA - Tips on what to do if you are forced to find your pet a new home.
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.
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.
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.
Birmingham, AL - A 5-year old Golden Retriever escaped from his backyard and was attacked by a 700-lb alligator.
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.
Bangalore, India - Why are dogs called "man's best friends?" Is it their selfless love? Their forviging nature?
Auburn, GA - Dogs visit residents of Auburn Gardens adult care home.
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.
Kazan, Russia - A girl brought up by a pack of wild dogs has been discovered in Russia.
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
