From BBC News: Okay, this one should have been obvious, but the RSPCA is encouraging indigent pet owners to ask for help if their pets have medical problems. It seems that Elizabeth Evans of Carmarthenshire just received a sentence of 200 hours of community service and 1000 pounds for allowing her two dogs to die rather than seeking out someone to help pay for their medical care.
Who knew dogs needed their own social networking space?
Have you visited doggyspace.com yet? Although we really don’t want you to leave our fabulous site, you should at least check this out. Similar to Facebook or Myspace, doggyspace allows it clients to “write” profiles and socialize with others who have similar interests.
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Fundraising in memory of a favorite dog
Cera Reusser of Oregon recently lost her beloved black lab, Chase, to cancer. Rather than just mourn, Cera chose to do something that would benefit other dogs by founding Chase Away Canine Cancer, a fundraiser for the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation. Continue reading Fundraising in memory of a favorite dog
Would you let your dog pick your date?
Wendy Diamond, author of “How to Understand Men Through their Dogs”, says that by looking at the kind of dog your man has, you can learn a great deal about him. For example, mutt owners tend to be happy-go-lucky, secure with himself, and a child-lover. Diamond has thoughts on some of the purebreds as well.
Survey Saturday: Your dog’s sleeping arrangements
A new feature on doggies.com: Survey Saturday. This week’s question is below:
Come back every Saturday for a new question, as well as all the news that is news about dogs.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Kayla’s DNA is in!
If you’ve been following along, you know I submitted some of her cheek cells to determine her breed. The results came today!!! Now, make a drum roll sound….
She is a true Heinz 57 dog. The majority of her DNA comes from a German Shepard, as we expected. The next biggest contributor is Rottweiler, also a popular guess. She also has some Bulldog, Bull Terrier, and a bit of Spaniel. I still don’t understand the upturned tail, but maybe that’s what happens when you get a crazy mixed-up dog.
The vendor, BioPet, issues a certificate showing various levels of DNA. Level 1 indicates that at least 75% of the total DNA comes from a particular breed, while Level 5 shows breeds that contribute less than 10%. Kind of cool. If you’re curious about your dog, there are worse ways to spend $65.
Thanks to those of you who submitted guesses on Kayla’s breed.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
How bad does your dog smell?
No, it’s not a trick question. If your dog’s aroma gets to be too much for you, consider purchasing dog perfume. And if he REALLY stinks, you can purchase V.I.P. Parfum for the bargain basement price of $2999.99. Come on, they kept it under three grand!
Dog Cruelty Up in UK?
The BBC is reporting a 34% increase in dog cruelty, but says a new law enacted in 2007 may be the reason. Actual cases of animal cruelty may not be increasing, but the law laid out minimum requirements for the care of a pet, taking the guesswork out of the equation.
“Are You My Mother?” said the tiger to the dog
Do you remember the children’s book called, “Are You My Mother?” The Safari Zoological Park in Caney, Kansas, is putting a new spin on this theme. White tiger cubs, abandoned by their natural mother, are being nursed by Isabella the dog.
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Relocating with your dog
We all know how stressful it is to move to a new home. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, you have to locate a new home, check out school districts, and find a new coffee shop. The list goes on and on. But what about your dog? He has to figure out whether the new neighbors are friend or foe, learn his new boundaries, and learn the culture at the new dog park. Here’s what you can do to make the move less stressful for your pet.