So, if you live somewhere in Massachusetts & are missing a female poodle mix, please call authorities and let them know that your dog did NOT have permission for a road trip! BTW, your dog is now suffering a concussion and maybe a bladder rupture, but is otherwise no worse for wear.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Kasel Associated Industries announced recently that they are recalling their Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks due to a possible Salmonella problem.
Continue reading Recall: Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks
WNDU in Indiana is reporting on a tragic case of “he said / she said” in Hamlet. When a police officer stopped by the house to ask a few questions about a car parked nearby on the street, the homeowner stepped out on the porch with his five-month old Boxer puppy.
The police officer said the “pit bull” charged him, while the family says he simply barked before the officer pulled his gun and started shooting at the dog. After five shots, the dog still wasn’t dead, so the family asked the officer to please put him out of his misery. A final shot to the head took care of it.
Although the officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the police department, neighbors aren’t so sure. They’ve posted signs supporting the family and mourning the loss of the dog.
Obviously, none of us were there and don’t know what really happened. It’s just sad all the way around.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
The three remaining dogs who worked at Ground Zero. Our thanks to them, as well as to their fallen comrades.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
We’ve talked a lot about not punishing a dog for being aggressive if the dog is taught to be that way by his or her owner. During this past week, we published a post about a man who received a 1-year prison sentence after his dogs attacked ten people. Is this the right way to deal with the problem?
Continue reading Saturday Survey: Dealing with Aggressive Dogs
Children in grades one through six are invited to showcase their artistic talents in the Picture Perfect Pets Children’s Art Contest . To enter, simply draw, color, or paint your favorite household pet. Continue reading Picture Perfect Pets Contest from Kong
On a tip from friend-of-the-blog Robert Worrall, I present this article from Key 103 in the UK about a dog owner who was sent to jail for a year after his dogs attacked ten people.
Continue reading Dog Owner Jailed Over Savage Attacks
Here’s the original story & more pictures on SoyChile.cl, as well as an English summary from Huffington Post.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
In case you haven’t seen this beautiful photo making the rounds online lately I wanted to share it with you. It’s a photo of John Unger cradling his 19-year-old rescue dog Schoep (named after a famous Wisconsin ice cream) in Lake Superior. Schoep has arthritis and the pain makes it hard for him to fall asleep, so his loving owner takes him into the water and gently cradles him, and the dog trusts him enough to fall asleep in the water.
Apparently Lake Superior is quite warm this time of year and the warmth and buoyancy helps the dog relax enough to fall asleep. What a beautiful act of love and kindness this man gives his faithful companion.
Do take a moment to read the full story behind the photo, it will make your day.
I can’t believe it, but it’s happened again. A K-9 officer has died after being left in a hot patrol car. It’s bad enough when someone who may not know any better does this, but a trained dog handler should certainly know better.
Continue reading K-9 Officer Dies in Hot Car: Again? Really?