Archive for January, 2009

Dog Care – Carson Sheriff’s new K9 ready to collar criminals – Nevada Appeal

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Carson Sheriff’s new K9 ready to collar criminals – Nevada Appeal
Carson City Sheriff’s deputy Dan Ochsenschlager, right, and deputy Jimmy Surratt train with Diesel, a 22-month-old German shepherd in the parking lot of the sheriff’s department

Holistic dog care workshop – Birmingham News
Location Alabaster Alexander City Alpharetta Anniston Atlanta Bessemer Birmingham Brownsboro Calera Center Point Chelsea Collegeville Crestline Cullman Decatur Ensley Enterprise

Oregon prison gives second chance to dogs on death row – kgw.com
ONTARIO, Ore. (AP) — The boxer-Akita mix known as Sis had fallen on hard times. Her former home was crowded and she didn’t get along with her peers. She found herself unwanted and

Seavey again wins Kusko 300 – Anchorage Daily News
Once again, Mitch Seavey of Sterling delivered a fearsome finish to begin his 2009 season exactly where his 2008 season ended — in the winner’s circle. Seavey early this morning

Pet Care – Couple admits to improper pet care – Aberdeen News

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Couple admits to improper pet care – Aberdeen News
An Aberdeen couple this week admitted that they failed to properly care for more than two dozen dogs in 2007. Karla J. Sollie, 61, entered Alford pleas to seven misdemeanor counts

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Showing entries for Category: dog-news – San Francisco Examiner
Don’t blame me if you have dog songs in your head for the rest of the day. No, the number one song is not “How much is that doggie in the window?” Nor is it Snoop Dogg’s, “It’s a

Hitting to all fields – Union-News & Sunday Republican
Just sitting and wondering if our Falcons can sweep their home weekend. The Kevin Morris saga – from Williams QB to UMass head coach. Yes, the Spalding Hoophall Classic lived up to

Pets – Why Your Pet Wants You to Read ‘Trust Me: I’m Not a Veterinarian – Denver Post

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Why Your Pet Wants You to Read ‘Trust Me: I’m Not a Veterinarian – Denver Post
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Your animal buddy can’t read it. Your vet may not read it. But you can read it for your pet — and that may save your pet’s life
Source: www.denverpost.com

Economy leaves new homeless population in America — pets – Beacon News
According to an Associated Press Petside.com poll, an unforeseen aftereffect of our downward economy is the number of people abandoning their beloved pets at local shelters. Among
Source: www.suburbanchicagonews.com

you’re preaching to the choir my friend. – Globe and Mail
bob adamson from Victoria, Canada writes: The polls vary widely one from another, from week to week, whenever compared. My guess is that this is so because people are both worried
Source: www.theglobeandmail.com

Tabby cat caught in trap will recover, but needs a home – The Chronicle Herald
This cat will likely lose a couple of toes after getting his paw caught in a trap. Other than that, the tabby is recovering well at South Shore Veterinary Hospital just outside
Source: thechronicleherald.ca

Tips to keep money in the kitty for your pets – North West Evening Mail
CARING for pets doesn t come cheap but tightening your belt doesn t have to mean parting with your four-legged friend. To help ease the pressure of your pet on your wallet, vet
Source: www.nwemail.co.uk

2,000 Cuddly Creatures Want You to Hear the New Neko Case – Dose.ca
It’s a good day if you can’t get enough of bell-voiced, alt-country siren, Neko Case. And, should you also be a fan of helping kitties, puppies, bunnies and all manner of furry and
Source: www.dose.ca

TheStar.com | Fixer | Hiding under a cold tin truck is no way for a – Toronto Star
Some problems can never be fixed, but when it’s a large family of cats living under a truck during the coldest time of winter, the absence of a solution is heartbreaking. Magdalena
Source: www.thestar.com

Family friendly CR-V – Owen Sound Sun Times
I always liked the aspect of SUVs — upright seating position, lots of headroom (not that I have the height to warrant it, but I do lean a bit towards claustrophobia), lots of
Source: www.owensoundsuntimes.com

Dog Care – Top dog – ESPN.com

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Top dog – ESPN.com
ORLANDO, Fla Hunting dogs used to stay in kennels, eagerly awaiting the next hunting season. Now they sleep at the foot of the bed, and the deeper bond between dog and man is

Dog Care – Take extra care with dogs in late season – Tulsa World

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Take extra care with dogs in late season – Tulsa World
Audio: Listen to a conversation about cold weather and dog care and with guide Jack Morris. (Approx. 3 minutes). There are few feelings worse than realizing that you just put one

Kusko shifts mushing season into high gear – Anchorage Daily News
It’s been 20 years since a talented though little-known young Native musher from Kotzebue guided a team of frisky dogs across Bogus Creek into waist-deep powder to grab a lead he

Top dog – ESPN.com
ORLANDO, Fla Hunting dogs used to stay in kennels, eagerly awaiting the next hunting season. Now they sleep at the foot of the bed, and the deeper bond between dog and man is

Harmony with dogs is town’s goal – Boston Globe
With dog owners and those living dog-free frequently at odds over sharing public spaces, a panel appointed by Weston town officials is attempting to broker a truce. Last spring

Monday, January 19th, 2009

COLUMN Close to Home: Dog treats seeking a market – Maine Sunday Telegram
Michael Harriman likes to feed his dog Buddy his homemade all-natural goodies, samples of which he has sent to Cesar Millan, from the television show Dog Whisperer. One day
Source: pressherald.mainetoday.com

Dog Food Secrets – a Review: The Expose of the Pet Food Industry – Best Syndication
As his dog, Noble, died in his arms from a lethal injection, Andrew Lewis cried. Those of us who have sat in a veterinarians examination room like Mr. Lewis did that dark Wednesday
Source: www.bestsyndication.com

Bad Dog Food – How Commercial Dog Foods can Kill your Pet! – Best Syndication
Audiences everywhere were reportedly crying as they left crowded theaters around the country in December, 2008. Why? They had just seen “Marley and Me,” one of the highest grossing
Source: www.bestsyndication.com

Pets – Giving a kick for the cause – North Bay Nugget

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Giving a kick for the cause – North Bay Nugget
Nathan Ryan felt like an action star after kicking and punching all night. I was here for 24 hours straight, punching things. I feel pretty good about that,” he said. I don’t even
Source: www.nugget.ca

TheStar.com | Crime | Police find alligator during drug bust – Toronto Star
Toronto police confiscated more than drugs and guns when they made a high-risk takedown at a west end home early this morning they also discovered a four-foot-long alligator
Source: www.thestar.com

Parole officers protest bargain – Toronto Sun
Mini sledgers take on Leafs Mendez murderer still unknown Science Centre celebrates 40 years Break in father of nine’s slaying Elderly woman safe after fire Emergency services
Source: www.torontosun.com

Pets at Home sees IPO or sale when mkt stronger – Guardian Unlimited
LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Pet food retailer Pets at Home on Monday said it sees majority shareholder Bridgepoint, a private equity company, making a sale or an initial public
Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Super Bowl remains a big bash, but advertising gets toned down – Edmonton Sun
That’s not to say some advertisers aren’t nervous about buying expensive ad slots as business falters. Some stalwarts such as General Motors Corp., FedEx Corp. and Garmin Ltd. won
Source: money.canoe.ca

Dog Care – Grooming pooches is great business – Times of India

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

Grooming pooches is great business – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Calling all pet lovers: It’s time to become entrepreneurs. For those who came in late, pet grooming is the most recent business proposition on the table. `Come discover

Harmony with dogs is town’s goal – Boston Globe
With dog owners and those living dog-free frequently at odds over sharing public spaces, a panel appointed by Weston town officials is attempting to broker a truce. Last spring

Take extra care with dogs in late season – Tulsa World
Audio: Listen to a conversation about cold weather and dog care and with guide Jack Morris. (Approx. 3 minutes). There are few feelings worse than realizing that you just put one

Carson Sheriff’s new K9 ready to collar criminals – Nevada Appeal
Carson City Sheriff’s deputy Dan Ochsenschlager, right, and deputy Jimmy Surratt train with Diesel, a 22-month-old German shepherd in the parking lot of the sheriff’s department

Sharing Life with a Poodle: A Loving and Hilarious Portrayal of the – Earthtimes
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. , Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ — People love to pamper their pets, and their pets love to be pampered. Author Kate Reynolds , the indulgent owner of a French poodle

address to receive our – Down Town News
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES – City officials last week announced plans to create a small park in green-starved Downtown. It would be a victory for the city Department of Recreation and

Goin to the Dogs introduces doggie day care and school – Sequim Gazette
Nancy Tinker and Sharon Johnson, owners of Goin to the Dogs in Carlsborg, have a daytime solution for dog owners: doggie day care and doggie day school. Dogs, like children

Pets – 05 Buckhead, Atlanta’s First “White Glove” Rental Debuts in the Heart – 24-7PressRelease.com

Friday, January 16th, 2009

05 Buckhead, Atlanta’s First “White Glove” Rental Debuts in the Heart – 24-7PressRelease.com
Atlanta-based Coro Realty Advisors, LLC newest residential community, 05 Buckhead, is now leasing in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. The twenty-story, 155 unit project has been
Source: www.24-7pressrelease.com

Frigid weather can be threat to fido, fluffy, officials say – Owen Sound Sun Times
The current frigid weather has prompted animal welfare officials to warn people against leaving pets outside. Keep cats indoors and take dogs outside for only brief periods to
Source: www.owensoundsuntimes.com

City of Toronto responds to power outage – CNW Group
City of Toronto opens reception centres for people affected by power outage Police are asking residents to remove vehicles from main roadways City of Toronto facilities and
Source: www.newswire.ca

Infrastructure czar needed – Toronto Sun
You can take the measure of a person by how he or she reacts in a crisis. The same can be said for governments and political leaders. Witness federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty
Source: www.torontosun.com

Crash survivors receive treatment – Globe and Mail
The economy is hitting home at some shelters as the number of pets being dropped off has spiked but the number of animals being adopted has decreased. Chesley Sullenberger of
Source: www.theglobeandmail.com

Poodle survives 19 days in van – The Chronicle Herald
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) Police say a poodle mistakenly left for nearly three weeks inside a van in a Vermont airport parking garage has survived. The 12-year-old miniature
Source: thechronicleherald.ca

Barking mad attire – Toronto Sun
It looked up at me with damp, pleading eyes as if to say, “Pleez, meester, take me home to Tijuana.” I tell this to Kevin “Macho Man” Hann on our city desk. He rolls his eyes. His
Source: www.torontosun.com