A federal judge is being asked to decide whether Connecticut has violated the rights of dog owners by holding animals deemed dangerous for years. Continue reading “Animal advocates challenge Connecticut’s dog death penalty”
Category: July 2017
Puppy alert went out, and the response was overwhelming
HOUSTON, TX —Harris County Animal Shelter took in 59 dogs in a single hour, and the public came calling. Continue reading “Puppy alert went out, and the response was overwhelming”
Heroic dog corners ‘terrified’ teenage thief after he steals women’s phone in north London
The teenager, 15, was arrested after the pet, named Tyson, pursued him when he swiped the woman’s phone in Finsbury Park. Continue reading “Heroic dog corners ‘terrified’ teenage thief after he steals women’s phone in north London”
Misunderstood Mutts Rescue finds homes for throwaway dogs
They’re often called throwaway dogs. You may have seen the listings on Craigslist or Facebook, offering to give away dogs to the first person to show up. Continue reading “Misunderstood Mutts Rescue finds homes for throwaway dogs”
Dog racing ‘has a drug problem’ as 12 Florida greyhounds test positive for cocaine
“It’s appropriate for the trainer to be disciplined, but the investigation should not stop there.” Continue reading “Dog racing ‘has a drug problem’ as 12 Florida greyhounds test positive for cocaine”
N.B. dog hailed a hero after finding cat in storm drain
A New Brunswick cat who had been missing for six weeks had an unlikely saviour: A dog. Continue reading “N.B. dog hailed a hero after finding cat in storm drain”
Man protesting lack of bathrooms at Warren Dunes dog beach
“The issue is there’s no restrooms available for somebody with a dog. I am not allowed to cross this point. If I cross there, I’m breaking the law,” said dog-owner Ted Ream. Continue reading “Man protesting lack of bathrooms at Warren Dunes dog beach”
Dogs enjoyed a salon experience at Backside Brewery during a donation dog wash fundraiser
“The event was fun and the socialization was good for the dogs,” said the president of For The Love Of Paws board. Continue reading “Dogs enjoyed a salon experience at Backside Brewery during a donation dog wash fundraiser”
Israel shuts down breeding grounds of country’s unofficial national dog
Marking an end to an era in Israeli history, government tractors have demolished the site that was home to the country’s unofficial national dog breed for the past four decades. Continue reading “Israel shuts down breeding grounds of country’s unofficial national dog”
Dog welfare groups warn teacup puppy craze is harmful to pets
‘If you care at all about dogs, the very worst thing you can do is buy a teacup puppy and help fuel this industry.’ Continue reading “Dog welfare groups warn teacup puppy craze is harmful to pets”
