As the Winter Olympics approach this week, figure skater Meagan Duhamel still shudders to think the dog she rescued from South Korea might have ended up on someone’s dinner plate. Continue reading “Winter Olympics shines spotlight on dog meat trade in South Korea”
Category: February 2018
Good dog! Puppy rescued from NC is voted MVP of Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl
A puppy permanently locked outside his owner’s home in rural North Carolina was voted Most Valuable Pup by viewers of Animal Planet’s 14th annual Puppy Bowl on Sunday. Continue reading “Good dog! Puppy rescued from NC is voted MVP of Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl”
Los Angeles’ Mayor Garcetti announces that the city of LA has reached “No Kill” milestone for shelter dogs
No kill means saving all animals that are considered healthy or can be treated and rehabilitated. But has it? Continue reading “Los Angeles’ Mayor Garcetti announces that the city of LA has reached “No Kill” milestone for shelter dogs”
Brazil’s Dog Carnival Parade; check out the photos
Caique the dog is decked out in costume for the “Blocao” dog carnival parade along Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, February 4th, 2018. Continue reading “Brazil’s Dog Carnival Parade; check out the photos”
These pups rescued from Puerto Rico are part of this year’s Puppy Bowl
The Sato Project has sent puppies to the Puppy Bowl for the past seven years, according to Bustle, but this year its participation takes on a new significance as Puerto Rico struggles to recover from the hurricane. Continue reading “These pups rescued from Puerto Rico are part of this year’s Puppy Bowl”
Pennsylvania Labrador mix dog Abby returns home after missing 10 years
The Suierveld family assumed Abby was dead after she wandered away from their Apollo home in 2008, the Associated Press reports. Continue reading “Pennsylvania Labrador mix dog Abby returns home after missing 10 years”
‘World’s First Dog Tap House’ combines pups and brews
Owner Scott Porter wants patrons to visit and hopes many will consider adopting the homeless dogs. While there are beers and snacks, Fido’s Dog House hopes to emphasize rescue and giving back to dog charities. Continue reading “‘World’s First Dog Tap House’ combines pups and brews”
Owner believes Dayton dog could be world’s oldest
If the date is accurate, Darla’s age as of January 31st, 2018 would be more than 30 years and 6 months. By traditional standards, that equals more than 213 in dog years. Continue reading “Owner believes Dayton dog could be world’s oldest”
