Dog sniffing device more effective in detecting explosives

dognewsusaA New York Police officer and a sniffer dog stand guard as people wait at Times Square New York City. The “active sniffing” of dogs has been proven to boost these electronic detectors by 10 times.  Continue reading “Dog sniffing device more effective in detecting explosives”

Puppy given alcohol leads to charges for 3 Ohio residents

Three Ohio residents accused of giving alcoholic drinks to a puppy have been charged with misdemeanor cruelty to a companion animal after one of the defendants posted a picture of the passed-ou t dog on Facebook.  Continue reading “Puppy given alcohol leads to charges for 3 Ohio residents”

Mystery video of man fighting kangaroo to save pet dog goes viral

dognewsaustraliaIn yet another fine example of the Australian outback, footage of a man allegedly punching a kangaroo in the face after it had his dog in a head-lock has gone viral on Sunday.  Continue reading “Mystery video of man fighting kangaroo to save pet dog goes viral”

Appeal court lifts suspension of pit bull restrictions in Montreal’s animal control bylaw

dog new montrealCity agrees not to apply bylaw provisions that could cause ‘irreparable harm’ for now, but muzzles required.  Continue reading “Appeal court lifts suspension of pit bull restrictions in Montreal’s animal control bylaw”

Abandoned dog ecstatic to be reunited with owners – only for family to choose different pet at shelter

dog news usaA dog found as a stray and taken to a pound began excitedly wagging its tail when its owners turned up, only for the family to say they wanted a different one.  Continue reading “Abandoned dog ecstatic to be reunited with owners – only for family to choose different pet at shelter”

Family of Montreal woman mauled to death by dog ‘disappointed’ owner won’t be charged

dognewsmontrealCrown spokesperson says ‘after a rigourous analysis’ dog’s owner won’t face charges.  Continue reading “Family of Montreal woman mauled to death by dog ‘disappointed’ owner won’t be charged”