Contaminated pet food kills
dozens of dogs
Diamond Pet
Foods recalled 19 varieties containing toxic chemical
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The
U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that at least 76 dogs nationwide are
believed to have died as a result of eating contaminated Diamond Pet Foods.
The company has recalled 19 varieties of dog and cat food because tests showed
high levels of aflatoxin, a naturally occurring toxic...
Complete list
of states and brands affected by recall
Dogs Smell Signs of
Cancer
Small study found they accurately detected presence of disease in human breath
samples
Dogs have long been used to sniff out explosives, narcotics, and even
counterfeit currency. Now, a new study shows that man's best friend can also detect…
BRIGHT SPOT IN ANIMAL TRAGEDY?
WAVELAND, Miss. – They were some of Hurricane
Katrina’s smallest and most helpless victims, alerted to the power of the storm
long before most people but unable to flee on their own.
The Aug. 29 storm and its aftermath proved deadly for the inhabitants of the
Waveland Animal Shelter, the only such facility in Hancock County, as well as
heart-breaking for many pet owners. Director Renee Lick said most of the animals
in the shelter at the time of the storm died, but declined to provide an exact
figure.
The tragedy was a small one when...
22 accused in using puppies to
smuggle drugs
Drug enforcement officials: Colombians surgically inserted heroin into dogs
The Drug Enforcement Administration arrested 22 Colombian nationals for
smuggling heroin into the United States via various methods, including
surgically implanting the drug into puppies,...
Dating for dog-lovers
January is Walk Your Pet Month. Why not celebrate by heading to the local dog
park? Your dog will get a chance to socialize—and so will you, if you follow
these tips from dog park veterans.
Abused dogs learn new tricks at 'charm school'
ASPCA retrains pooches to improve chances for adoption
NEW YORK - Lie down. Roll over. Sit up. Give me a paw.
The pet tricks are so simple they couldn’t even qualify as…
Dog rescued from house fire
Indianapolis, December 28 - A rush to
put out a fire turned into a dog rescue Wednesday on Indianapolis' northeast
side. Firefighters responded to a house fire on Keystone Ave. just south of
Washington around noon. Flames broke through the roof and heavily damaged the
interior. The occupants of the home got out safely but a dog was trapped
inside. Firefighters were able to rescue...
Owner: Dog Killed By Officers
Was Not Vicious
SAN DIEGO - A dog owner
told NBC 7/39 that a Mastiff shot and killed by police officers after they
encountered it during a police chase Wednesday would never have harmed anyone.
"He was a little baby; he was a really nice dog," dog owner Alex Arias said.
"He wouldn't do anything." Police were pursuing two...
Humane Society Seeks Dog That
Bit Boy
OMAHA, Neb. - The Nebraska Humane
Society is searching for a stray dog that bit a 12-year-old boy. Elija Miller
said he was attacked by the dog while he played in a yard near 45th and Fort
streets on Sunday. Unless the dog is found, Miller will begin a series of rabies
shots on Thursday. The dog is described as a large, black and brown animal
with a long tail and pointed ears. If you see a dog fitting that description,
call the Humane Society at (402) 444-7800.
Barking up the wrong tree?
Convict sues dog Four-legged defendant accused of illegally searching business
ATHENS, Ohio - If the defendant loses
this lawsuit, he might have to fork over some dog biscuits. An Athens, Ohio,
a police dog is one of the parties named in a suit filed by a convicted drug
dealer.
Wayne Green claimed his furniture business was...
Owner Claims Twice-Rescued Dog
AKRON, Ohio - An Akron pooch is being
considered lucky. He was pulled from an area lake, escaped from a local shelter
and then found by a resident and returned to the shelter.
And now, the dog will be going...
Dog Shooting: More
Controversy in Jourdanton
There's a new dog controversy in Jourdanton south of San Antonio. Jourdanton
City Councilman Randy Shearrer is now accused of shooting his neighbor's dog.
Shearer's wife tells WOAI her husband did, in fact, shoot the dog. She says he
did it because the neighbor's dog was trying to...
Got a new puppy? Advice on how
to adjust. Preparation and patience is the key, says ‘Today’ pet contributor
Tamar Geller. Here's more advice on how to build that everlasting bond
Pet owners worry as dog flu
spreads across U.S.Deadly new influenza virus jumped from horses to canines,
researchers say
CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. - Every inch the pampered purebred, the fluffy white dog
Curry stands like a statue for his haircut at the Best Friends Pet Resort and
Salon. He looks, and is, perfectly healthy. But Curry, a bichon frise, was one
sick puppy a month ago. And the Best Friends kennel was forced to close for
three weeks after...
23 dog deaths linked to contaminated
food Diamond brand dog food recalled after toxin detected in 23 states
WASHINGTON - Contaminated dog food which was
sold in 23 states killed nearly two dozen dogs and sickened 18 more, the Food
and Drug Administration said Friday. The deaths and illnesses sparked an FDA...
MSN - News - Hilton Named
Worst Celebrity Dog Owner
Behaviorist: Panting Noise Is Dog
Laughter
Dog saves three people from fire, but perishes
A Belgian shepherd saved the lives of three people from a burning
building by waking them up with loud barks but perished in the flames,
apparently because he was afraid to jump out of the window, police said on
Wednesday.
'World's Ugliest' dog dies at 14
Sam, the tiny dog whose hairless body and crooked teeth earned him a reputation as the World's Ugliest Dog, has died.
Court muzzles Florida lawyers' pit-bull ads
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - The Florida Supreme Court unanimously decided Thursday
that a TV commercial featuring a pit bull in a spiked collar and the telephone
number PIT-BULL demeans the legal profession and misleads the public.
The seven justices reprimanded Fort Lauderdale lawyers John Pape and Marc
Chandler and ordered them to attend a Florida bar workshop on advertising.
Chief Justice Barbara Pariente wrote that the high court cannot condone an ad
implying lawyers will "get results through combative and vicious tactics." She
also said that if the court approved the pit bull ad, "images of sharks, wolves,
crocodiles and piranhas could follow."
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Katrina survivors upset over pets left behind
Rescuers say they can't let animals accompany their owners
ATLANTA - As Valerie Bennett was evacuated from a New
Orleans hospital, rescuers told her there was no room in the boat for her dogs.
More Hotels
Offering Pet Accommodations
With the
vacation season here, travelers aren't just packing for themselves but for Fido
as well. It seems vacationing with the family pet is catching on and travelers
...
Buster the cop dog refuses to bust anybody
Buster the German shepherd could have had a great career as a British police
dog had it not been for one flaw: His complete lack of interest in fighting
crime.
Do Dogs Think?
Owners assume their pet's brain works like their own. That's a big mistake.
By Jon Katz
Odd science saluted with Ig Nobel prizes
A story with balls.
By Michael Kunzelman
ASSOCIATED PRESS
4 Arthritis Cases - Four Levels of Care
Arthritic dogs with different stages of arthritis
symptoms and pain come in all sizes and ages. Our Doctors have recommended
products for most arthritic problems your dog may be suffering from needlessly.
** Sniffer dogs receive hero awards **
Dogs who play an important part in keeping us safe have been rewarded for their
efforts at a special ceremony.
Putting on the Dog
Canine health insurance, $900 Gucci bowls, paw pedicures are just some of the luxuries making tails
wag -- and savvy businesses grow
A holiday catered especially for dog-lovers Ginny took
a weekend break in Windsor with her beloved pet pooch, Woody, for a ...
Spoiling dogs a must for some ‘empty nesters’
Everywhere you look, there are dogs.
