Dogs and cats filling up county's animal control facilities

Phoenix, AZ - "Maricopa County Animal Care and Control officials are pleading with residents to adopt some of their cats and dogs because their facilities are so overcrowded.
The county facilities took in 50,000 cats and dogs in the 12-month period that ended this summer, and 30,000 of them were put down..."
Source: KVOA.com

Hotel for pampered canines has clients in lap of luxury

Vancouver, Canada - "Trying to define "what would Fido want" was the unusual challenge facing design gurus at Vancouver-based SmartDesign Group with one of their latest commissions.
SmartDesign, which crafted the look and feel of the chic Vancouver eatery Lift Bar and Grill and the Capers' Community Market at Cambie and 16th, was tapped by a new client to help them create comfortable temporary lodgings for dogs..."
Source: Canada.com, 9/7/2006

Should You Put Your Dog into Doggy Daycare?

"You may think that it sounds a little strange but their really is a doggy day care in most places around the world. Most animal lovers like myself truly love their pets, and want the best for them. But why would they want to put them into a doggy day care? Following are several reasons why you may find doggy day care to be a good idea..."
Source: AssociatedContent.com, 9/7/2006