A wealthy neighborhood in the outskirts of Washington, D.C., has voted to dismantle a controversial dog park after some residents complained about barking. Continue reading “Elite DC neighborhood votes to dismantle controversial dog park”
Category: September 2019
City in Spain enacts a tax on dogs to help keep streets clean
Tired of bankrolling the costs of cleaning up dog poop from its streets, the city in northwestern Spain has imposed a tax on dogs to be levied starting next year. Continue reading “City in Spain enacts a tax on dogs to help keep streets clean”
‘Doors off’ NYC chopper flights for dogs spark outrage
The embattled FlyNYON company, which faces federal probes and wrongful-death lawsuits over last year’s watery wreck, is selling canine-and-companion rides for half off, meaning a dog and its owner can fly for the cost of just one full-price ticket. Continue reading “‘Doors off’ NYC chopper flights for dogs spark outrage”
4 Reasons Shelter Euthanasia Rates Are Down 75% Nationwide
As reported by the New York Times, euthanasia rates at shelters across the country have fallen by more than 75% since 2009.There are several reasons behind this extremely positive trend: Continue reading “4 Reasons Shelter Euthanasia Rates Are Down 75% Nationwide”
Stranger helps return missing dog to Folsom family after 14 months
A Folsom family was reunited with their dog, Teddy, on Wednesday after he went missing 14 months ago. Continue reading “Stranger helps return missing dog to Folsom family after 14 months”
Meet those kind souls that are rescuing animals from Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian is a terrible storm, but it’s mobilized animal lovers. Heartwarming tales have been coming out of the destruction. Continue reading “Meet those kind souls that are rescuing animals from Hurricane Dorian”
Escape Dog Is Returned To Shelter 11 Times Before Staff Discovers He’d Already Found His Home
Gumby may look like your typical hound mix, but his Houdini-esque escape skills have made him quite famous in the town of Charleston, South Carolina. Continue reading “Escape Dog Is Returned To Shelter 11 Times Before Staff Discovers He’d Already Found His Home”
Formerly Abused Rescue Dog Now the Star of Homeland Security’s ‘Beagle Brigade’
Volunteer group found Murray in a kill shelter in north Georgia. He’d been picked up as a stray after someone cut part of his right ear and part of his tail off. Continue reading “Formerly Abused Rescue Dog Now the Star of Homeland Security’s ‘Beagle Brigade’”
Vet sees more than 170 cases of mysterious dog illness in one month
Veterinarians in North Carolina have seen a surge in a mysterious coughing illness in dogs and they’re warning owners to keep an eye out for the signs. Continue reading “Vet sees more than 170 cases of mysterious dog illness in one month”
Dog accidentally runs half-marathon after being let out for pee, finishes 7th
Ludivine, a 2 years old Bloodhound in Alabama was out for a pee when she spotted all those guys running. Continue reading “Dog accidentally runs half-marathon after being let out for pee, finishes 7th”
