NYC Funeral Home Dog is 1 Millionth ‘Canine Good Citizen’

caninegoodcitizenThe American Kennel Club is announcing Wednesday that (including dogs past and present) a Bernese mountain dog named Fiona recently became its 1 millionth “canine good citizen.”  Continue reading “NYC Funeral Home Dog is 1 Millionth ‘Canine Good Citizen’”

National “Clear The Shelters”: August 17 Is the Best Day to Adopt a New Pet

clear the shelters The coming Saturday, August 17, will be the lucky day that thousands of dogs and cats find a new home. The day marks the nationwide pet adoption drive known as “Clear the Shelters”  Continue reading “National “Clear The Shelters”: August 17 Is the Best Day to Adopt a New Pet”

Warning: Three dogs died within hours in a pond due to toxic algae

caution for dog ownersA doggy play date in a North Carolina pond turned tragic after three pups died from toxic algae. The woman took her dogs to a pond to play. Within hours, the pups had died.  Continue reading “Warning: Three dogs died within hours in a pond due to toxic algae”

Missouri Family Credits Rescue Dog for Saving Teen Daughter from Possible Attacker

Hero dog MossoriA  family is thankful for their four-legged hero for saving their daughter from a would-be attacker who they found in their backyard.  Continue reading “Missouri Family Credits Rescue Dog for Saving Teen Daughter from Possible Attacker”

‘Dog Whisperer’ Cesar Millan on what pets teach us about living well

Dog training Cesar Millan, the New York Times bestselling author of eight dog books and host of “Cesar 911,” next month will bring his one-man show, “Cesar Millan – My Story: Unleashed,” to the Las Vegas stage.  Continue reading “‘Dog Whisperer’ Cesar Millan on what pets teach us about living well”

Delaware is now the first and only no-kill state for shelter animals in the US

no-kill for animal shelterIn a watershed moment for animal lovers, America has its first no-kill state: Delaware. All brick-and-mortar shelters in the First State have at least a 90% save rate.  Continue reading “Delaware is now the first and only no-kill state for shelter animals in the US”

Woman loses appeal to save dangerous dog from city’s death row

dog lifeA dog deemed dangerous by the City of Vancouver will likely be put down soon after its owner lost an appeal launched in the hopes of saving the Australian cattle dog.  Continue reading “Woman loses appeal to save dangerous dog from city’s death row”