Loading ...source: Chicago Tribune, United States
“I was drawn to hospice work because I wanted to do something with my dogs that was more meaningful than some of the traditional dog-human activities, like sheepherding or even conventional therapy work,” Katz says.
… “Hospice work gives you tremendous perspective,” Katz says. “It made me want to use my time well, […]
source: Hartford Courant, United States
The American Kennel Club warns pet owners of the dangers that lurk among many of the season’s shiny ornaments and festive decorations. To keep your holidays free from emergency visits to the vet, the AKC offers the following tips to dog-proof your home from potential hazards.
source: TheStreet.com
The Club Beverly Hills could just as easily be one of the hottest restaurants in town with its all-white façade and unmarked door with street front of idling Mercedes, Escalades and Rolls Royce Phantoms. The only difference is it’s leggy clientele — a four-pawed catwalk of some of LA’s most pampered pooches coming and […]
source: Pacifica Tribune, CA
The Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the concept of a dog park on the eastern grounds of the Sanchez Arts Center during its meeting last Wednesday. This moves the project along to City Council for further study. City Council could potentially take up the matter as soon as its next […]
source: McKinney Courier Gazette, TX
“The Guide Dog Foundation’s began in 1946 and their mission was to provide second sight to World War II veterans,” said Donna Wright, area coordinator for Dallas area puppy-raiser for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. “Now it has kind of come full circle with a totally new program called VetDogs.”
source: USA Today
Pilots are donating their time, planes and fuel to transport dozens of dogs a month from overcrowded shelters where they face almost certain death to rescue groups and shelters several states away that are committed to finding them homes.
source: OregonLive.com, OR
There’s an extremely interesting book called The Pit Bull Placebo that explores how these dogs became such a bone of contention in the eye of the public.
Author Karen Delise points out there have always been “monster dogs” that scared the public. A hundred years ago it was bloodhounds. When I was a kid it […]
source: Montana’s News Station, MT
You needn’t live with an accident-prone pooch to consider health care insurance for your dog. Depending on the plan you choose, nearly every aspect of the canine medical spectrum is covered, from routine checkups and preventative wellness to treating diseases like cancer, which often force less well-prepared owners to put down their […]
source: MarketWatch
This AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is a fun event for dog enthusiasts and families, and will take place Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.
“The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is a unique experience for all dog lovers - whether they are watching the show […]
source: San Jose Mercury News, USA
Cody is so good at his job “he’s saved my life at least three times a month and saves me from being really ill about three times a week,” said Devin, who lives in San Leandro and takes Cody to work with her in San Francisco.