News on dogs from around the world
Belfast, ME - As I lay here pondering things, I think it's time for “Baxter’s FAQs!” People ask me quite a few questions about pets so I think some of these questions need barking about. One recent concern was: "We are expecting a child soon and wonder how our dog will react to the baby."...
Auburn, Australia - An implant similar to a contraceptive device used by women is being used on dogs to control their aggression. The implant sterilises male dogs for six months – reducing the testosterone that causes their aggressive behaviour...
Galion, OH - So far in 2005, Pat Heffernan has taken in and adopted 44 different homeless dogs and puppies. Heffernan and her husband are the founders of Cocoa Animal Rescue, one of the many animal rescue programs in the United States...
Pittsburgh, PA - Make no bones about it, Animal Friends 11th annual Bark in the Park on Sunday at North Park will keep party animals begging for more. Billed as a "party for dogs," more than a 1,000 canines are expected to have a howling good time playing games, running races and sinking their teeth into a variety of delectable treats...
Worthington, MN - Nobles County Commissioners have approved a three-year conditional use permit allowing an Iowa man to keep dogs that are part wolf in Ransom Township, Minn...
Chicago, IL - More than a year after winning the estimated $25 million PetSmart account, Leo Burnett has finally created new work for the retailer, to break in conjunction with a redesigned logo intended to tout the company's expertise in pet care and service. A TV and print campaign that breaks on Sept. 6 introduces the tagline, "That's smart," and highlights a new logo that shows the company's name rendered as "PetSmart," rather than "PETsMART," as it was previously known...
Vienna, VA - Happy to be Here, Inc., the franchise company of Happy Tails Dog Spa™, today signed a franchise agreement in Maryland with a couple who plans to open their own dog daycare center this winter in Howard County...
Wales, UK - DOGS - they may have been man's best friend for centuries but they're still misunderstood. The animals boast a host of facial expressions as these pictures prove but a new survey has found owners today remain at a loss when it comes to pinpointing their pets' moods...
Cococino County, AZ - The same animal shelter that was cited for having "filthy" kennels two months ago and has since bid to care for Coconino County's strays has again been cited for dirty conditions...
Richmond, VA - While doggy daycares have grown in popularity, so have local dog parks. In the last year, two new dog parks have opened in the Richmond area and another is set to open this fall. So instead of forking over your hard-earned cash at a doggy daycare, join in the fun and take your canine to a nearby dog park for a little socialization and much-needed exercise. Chances are, you'll end up getting a workout, too...
Pensacola, FL - After a vacation, pet owners often come home to the drama of a soap opera: Cats ignore owners while dogs hide after chewing shoes or furniture. Barb Gibbs, owner of All My Children Pet Sitting, wants to help alleviate lonely pet stress. That's why she added overnight stays to her pet- sitting repertoire...
Tilton, NH - Molly Rice was heartbroken over the weekend because her two best friends, her American Kennel Club registered golden retrievers, were reportedly stolen from her home sometime Saturday night...
Berkeley, CA - Like many Berkeley dog owners, Tracy Koretsky and Ken McMillan would rather have their shepherd-airedale mix Jezebel by their side than stuck indoors at home or tethered to a pole when they’re about town. Plenty of local businesses feel the same way.
It’s 10 p.m. in Flemington, N.J., and like clockwork, tabby cats Ralph and Riley climb onto their favorite chair in front of the television and settle down to watch "Animal Cops" on the cable channel Animal Planet. In Denver, Colo., a Welsh corgi named Ruby is watching the same show...
Monterey, CA - Here is a random (and somewhat gross) pet question: can a dog contract West Nile virus from eating part of an infected dead bird?...
Woodbridge, VA - Rella Butcher of Woodbridge picked up the phone from her hospital bed to call her friend who was taking care of her dog, Star. "I love dogs. I've had one all my life," said Butcher, who is a patient at Potomac Hospital. Although Star is no longer a puppy, Butcher said she still brings Star onto her lap and rocks her during thunderstorms...
UK - A father last night told how a man deliberately set three dogs on him, his wife and 10-year-old son as they walked from a park...
Bakersfield, CA - Kern County Animal Control is sending a message to dog owners to keep their pets locked up during this school year. Animal Control sent its Back to School Task Force to the streets of Kern County Monday morning...
Edmonton, Canada - The owner of a pair of dogs who mauled a 10-year-old girl within an inch of her life says he's wrestling with the decision of whether to put the dogs down...
Loveland, CO - A woman who abandoned 84 dogs and left them without food or water in July 2004 was sentenced Monday to 60 days in jail by a Larimer County judge...
Enfield, CT - Postal workers terrorized by angry dogs are getting help from Connecticut's prison guards. A new DVD produced by corrections officials and distributed around the Northeast gives tips for avoiding attacks. Last year, there were more than 3,000 attacks on postal workers across the country, according to postal service statistics...
UK - Animals need help in the interior design department, too. Have you seen the ugly plastic things they sell in pet shops? Who would seriously want one of those in their home, let alone permit their precious pedigree chum to sleep in one...
Shelton, CT - With an intent gaze and quiet, commanding presence, Mary Ellen Walsh of Shelton uses her skills to train her students in proper behavior, teaching them to become happy, functioning members of a family. It is a job that requires Walsh to think like a dog — literally. And her penchant for dog-ethos has made her a nationally recognized trainer...
