Update on News Anchor Kyle Dyer after Dog Bite to Lip

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Denver’s KUSA-TV morning news anchor Kyle Dyer was bitten a few weeks ago by an Argentine Mastiff while talking to the firefighter who had pulled the dog from an icy lake. Good news! After two surgeries and a total of 90 stitches, she’s doing much better now. Check out the whole story from The Today Show.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

The End is Near for Breed-Specific Legislation in Ohio

If you didn’t live under a rock last fall, you may remember the exotic animal keeper in Zanesville, Ohio, who let his animals run loose before he killed himself. Lions and tigers and bears were found running loose and unfortunately, had to be killed to protect people living in the area. For a long time, Ohio has been at or near the bottom of the rankings of states for animal welfare laws. Changes are now being made, starting with the state’s treatment of dogs.
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It’s not just dogs…

We’ve all heard stories of dogs who saved their families from fire or who detected a serious illness or even those dogs who can sense when a person is about to have a seizure. Turns out it’s not just a canine trait. Check out this story from the Huffington Post
Amy Jung and her son Ethan stopped into The Humane Society near their home in Wisconsin to play with the cats, but one feline — a 21-pound cat named Pudding — stood out to the pair. They made an impulsive decision to adopt him and his friend Wimsy. That same night, Jung, who has had diabetes since childhood, started having a diabetic seizure in her sleep. That’s when Pudding sprang into action. The fast-acting feline sat on Jung’s chest in an attempt to wake her up and when that didn’t work, he nudged and nipped her face until she briefly returned to consciousness. In that moment, Jung was able to call out to Ethan, but he couldn’t hear her calls. Luckily, Pudding darted into Ethan’s room and pounced on the bed until he woke up and was able to call for help.

Now that’s some cat!

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Happiness Really is a Warm Puppy

Courtesy Connie Schultz via Parade.com
If you don’t get Parade magazine as part of your weekend newspaper, it’s worth looking at the online version for this heartwarming story by Connie Schultz about their new puppy, Franklin.

Apparently, Franklin has taken her husband back to his childhood, which is the last time he had a dog in his life. And as a loving wife, that makes the whole dog experience just that much better for Ms. Schultz.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Saturday Survey: Does Romney’s Treatment of His Dog Affect Your Vote?

We’ve posted a couple of stories about Mitt Romney sticking his dog in a rooftop car carrier for the family’s trip to Canada. This story, although relatively old news, was in the headlines for quite awhile. What do you think? Does the way a man treats his dog affect how you feel about him for President?
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