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A new prison program in Burgaw is aimed at helping inmates and animals.
Volunteers from Monty’s Home take the pups from local shelters and teach the inmates how to train them. They will learn household manners, obedience, and even a few tricks. The prisoners say they are taking this opportunity to give back to the […]
source: Sharon L. Peters, Special for USA TODAY
The most active and numerous dogfighters, experts say, are 13 or 14 or 17 years old — inner-city youths who have trained their pit bulls to fight other dogs in the neighborhood.
“There are at least 100,000 young kids fighting their dogs under the radar in America,” estimates Chicago-based […]
source: Winnipeg Sun, Canada
Greyhounds are the oldest breed of domestic dog and their ancestors were hero-worshipped by ancient Egyptians.
… Their racing days are usually over by their sixth birthday, but the lifespan of a greyhound is between 12 and 15 years.
source: HELSINKI ICE HALL
The Finnish Kennelclub organizes Agility World Championships in Helsinki Ice Hall on 26th to 28th September 2008. The three-day competition will be attended by participants from about 40 countries.
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source: Forbes, commentary
Some 63% of U.S. households, or 71 million homes, now own at least one pet, up from 64 million just five years ago. The result? Americans now spend a whopping $41 billion on pets–more than the gross domestic product of all but 64 countries in the world. And annual spending is expected to […]
source: Forbes, gadgets we want
To deal with growing time pressures, pet owners are increasingly seeking out gadgets and other technologies to ease the burden of their pet-related chores.
source: Humane Society Legislative
I’m proud to announce today that the HSLF board of directors—which is comprised of both Democrats and Republicans—has voted unanimously to endorse Barack Obama for President. The Obama-Biden ticket is the better choice on animal protection, and we urge all voters who care about the humane treatment of animals, no matter what […]
source: Sharon L. Peters, Special for USA TODAY
Two years ago, Washington & Jefferson joined what appears to be a growing college-life trend: pet-friendly dorm rooms offered to interested students. There are at least a dozen such colleges, and administrators and students alike declare the concept a hit.
source: The Plain Dealer
Then three veterinarians came up with three different kinds of mixed breeds. So the Lakewood resident decided to spend $130 to unravel the mystery.
A DNA test showed the dog, Batman, has traces of six breeds, ranging from a 10-pound Italian greyhound to a 185-pound mastiff. Other breeds include boxer, bulldog, French […]
source: Herald Times Reporter, WI
“It’s really nice to see these people that are so loving and want to give so much to an animal,” she said. “They make you believe there is some kindness in humanity.”
Another difficult aspect is saying goodbye to the dogs after they’ve been with her awhile. She said she cried when […]