47 dogs rescued from puppy mill in rural Peotone

dog news ChicagoMany of the dogs could become available for adoption in about two weeks. Anyone interested in providing a home for one of the animals should follow the humane society’s Facebook page for updates and watch for an announcement.  Continue reading “47 dogs rescued from puppy mill in rural Peotone”

You can now ask vets for a drug to calm your dog’s anxiety on Bonfire Night

dog news dog healthDexmedetomidine is a new treatment that can help to soothe dogs without sedating them, and comes in the form of an oral gel that owners can give their dogs at home.  Continue reading “You can now ask vets for a drug to calm your dog’s anxiety on Bonfire Night”

Why did Berlin dog owners pay over €11 million in ‘dog tax’ last year?

dog news BerlinGermany is one of the few European countries left which levies a tax on pooches. In Berlin, district coffers were enriched by more than €11 million through the ‘dog tax’ last year.  Continue reading “Why did Berlin dog owners pay over €11 million in ‘dog tax’ last year?”