The Associated Press and WABC in New York are reporting on a 4-year old boy from Brooklyn who was fatally mauled last Sunday by a Cane Corso Mastiff which had been trained to attack by the boy’s mother’s boyfriend.
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Tuesday Top Ten: Results from the Mutt Census
More than half of our nation’s dogs are of mixed parentage, or as I like to say, mutt-i-grees. This is about 38 million dogs. So, Mars Veterinary (makers of Pedigree brand dog food) recently asked people to participate in the first-ever Mutt Census to find out which pure-bred breeds are most often identified in mixed breed dogs. Here are the top ten:
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Happy Memorial Day
Dedicated to all of those hard-working military dogs who gave their lives because freedom doesn’t come free.
Wishing you a fun-filled Memorial Day, but please take a moment out of your picnic time to remember all those who have served.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog
Shelter Sunday: Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue / Capon Bridge, WV
Meet Tripp! This beautiful boy is a resident of Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue in Capon Bridge, WV. Now quick, before you go digging out a pair of granny glasses and singing the John Denver classic, read below to find out more about Tripp.
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War Dogs in Times Square
Thanks to the Maddow Blog for sharing this video of Military Working Dogs in Times Square as part of Fleet Week in NYC.
Untitled from The Rachel Maddow Show on Vimeo.
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Saturday Survey: Your dog on a human diet
My dogs are constantly begging for the food on my dinner table. (Probably because my kids always give in & feed them). If your dog could have any human food he wanted, what would it be?
Friday Funny: Dog Snacks
Mom! We need more peanut butter!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Tuesday Top Ten: Cities with the most dog bites of postal carriers
Last week was national dog bite prevention week, but these stats got to me a little late. According to the US Postal Service, their carriers were bitten 5, 669 times in 2010. Here are the top ten cities, along with the number of attacks sustained in each.
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Best Pet Adoption Stories Contest
Could you use an extra $500? Could your favorite shelter use an extra $1,000? If you win this contest, that’s what you and your shelter would receive!
People Saving Pets is having an online contest where you can submit the story of your pet’s adoption and possibly win prizes for both yourself and your favorite rescue or shelter. The contest, called My Magnificent Adopted Pet Online Contest, is sponsored by PetSmart Charities.
Shelter Sunday: Old Dog Haven, Arlington, WA
Meet Bjorn! This handsome boy is currently living in foster care in Seattle, Washington, supported by Old Dog Haven. Here’s what their website has to say about this dignified senior.
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