My posts have been a little few and far between this week because I’m working at the community festival surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement.
Today, I was honored to meet Buford, one of Canton’s finest. (And I apologize, Buford, for the smeary picture – not sure what happened. Let’s just say we are digitizing your face so you don’t blow your undercover status!)
Hard at work protecting and serving the populace of Canton, 7-year old Buford rides with Patrol Officer Gilmore of the Canton Police Department.
I think Buford was a little disappointed when he got out of the car ready to work, and only got his picture taken instead of using his training and skills.
Canton’s K-9 force consists of 11 dog/officer pairs. They are used for search and rescue, bad-guy tracking, and drug sniffing.
Average annual cost of food: $300
Average cost of dog acquisition and training: $15,000
Sleeping better at night knowing Buford is on the job: priceless!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
I received a sample of Ripples Dog Treats last week, and I have to say, my dogs LOVED them!
CBS news reported yesterday on a unique bond between a certain Charlotte, NC firefighter and the dogs he finds at fire scenes. About 9 or 10 years ago, he rescued Cinnamon, a beautiful Dobie from a house fire, and the Charlotte Observer ran this picture which attracted worldwide attention.
I was talking to a friend today, and he told me about what he calls a miracle product. He said a friend told him about the Furminator awhile ago, but said it had cost $50 at the pet store. Although my friend John struggles with his German Shepherd’s blowing his coat twice a year, he decided he’d rather vacuum every day than spend $50 to get rid of the problem.
I received word that People magazine is holding a caption contest with this picture.
No, I’m not talking about dogs who wear green bandannas on St. Pat’s Day. I’m talking about Irish Setters, Soft Coated Wheatens, and their brethren from Ireland. In Cleveland this weekend, one of the big events is the
Earlier this week, handlers of Gidget, the chihuahua made famous by starring in Taco Bell commercials, announced that the dog suffered a massive stroke and had to be euthanized at the age of 15.