Critter News

DECEMBER 6, 2008

Essentially, a little dog gets hit on a busy street and no one stops to help it. Suddenly another dog comes into the street and drags the injured one to safety. I've read an unsubstantiated assertion that both dogs are okay, but I don't really know if that's a fact. I think that such haters can't bear a non-human being heroic.

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JULY 30, 2009

The Dublin Dog Foundation Successfully Completes 2009 Let Freedom Bark Ride; Exceeds Fundraising Goals. The Dublin Dog Foundation Awards Funds to Canine Assistants. to sponsor a service dog for North Carolina Cerebral Palsy Patient. July 30, 2009) – The Dublin Dog Foundation, the non-profit branch of Dublin Dog Co.,

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

He did say in the past that he would adopt a dog. Let's hope he sends a progressive message by giving a shelter dog a new home. LA Unleashed has a good roundup of reaction from the Humane Society and PETA. Tags: Obama dogs. Maybe he could get two.

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JULY 10, 2010

The Dublin Dog Foundation (DDF) has partnered with Freedom Service Dogs, Inc. The DDF will be raising $20,000 for the training and care of a service dog (including medical bills, training and food) which will be donated to one lucky war vet from the FSD group. About The Dublin Dog Foundation.

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MAY 11, 2009

The Dublin Dog Foundation, the non-profit branch of Dublin Dog Co., Local fabricator Brock Warwick spent over 120 hours custom crafting the official Dublin Dog Dream Bike and Sidecar, which has an estimated value of $3,000. The Dublin Dog Foundation teamed up with Canine Assistants to select Winston-Salem, N.C.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The dogs had been left to starve, no food, water or even shelter from freezing temperatures. Sadly, there were also 27 dead dogs found on the property. It is believed that the dogs were part of a dog fighting ring. “They bear the battle scars consistent with those of fighting dogs,&# Rickey said.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Like humans, dogs also need special clothing during cold seasons because they too get uncomfortably cold during harsh weather. It’s a good thing that there are a wide variety of dog coats to choose from that come in different styles and features for all of your dog needs. Tags: guest post.

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Critter News

MARCH 17, 2009

We've blogged quite a bit here about the poor conditions for stray dogs in Puerto Rico. She is currently having an auction to benefit Island Dog Inc. there to spend some resources to deal with the problem in a humane way. there to spend some resources to deal with the problem in a humane way. Here is Island Dog's site.

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Critter News

MAY 27, 2009

Dogs were seized at a Kennewick puppy mill with the help of the HSUS. The Humane Society of the United States assisted the Benton County Sheriff's Office today with the seizure of hundreds of dogs from a puppy mill here. Some of the dogs suffered from malnutrition, urine burns and overgrown nails.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

I recently got a chance to read a charming new book called The Dog Who Healed a Family: And Other True Animal Stories That Warm the Heart & Touch the Soul. But this book doesn’t just feature dogs, there are stories of all kinds of animals. Tags: books. There is a little something for everyone.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 28, 2008

An old stray dog was wounded in the Mumbai attacks and rescued. Sheru was a stray dog hit by an errant bullet when two gunmen opened fire in a crowded railway station during the first night of the assault. Some may ask why a dog is being saved when so many human lives were lost," said J.C.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Baby the Maltese recently got a chance to try out a great product from Dog Gone Smart Beds. Well, Dog Gone Smart has integrated this technology into their product surfaces by means of nanotechnology. Please visit Dog Gone Smart Beds. Dog Gone Smart Beds originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on October 28, 2009.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 2, 2008

The hourlong film is an unflinching commentary on the overpopulation of stray dogs in Mexico, who even outnumber us humans in some regions. Macho culture, argues {Dallas-based director Bill} Buchanan, goes some way to explaining why Mexicans are so reluctant to sterilize their male dogs. You can watch the trailer at [link].

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Animal Person

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

" Dog Days in China " is a small piece with no gruesome slideshow. But it's also remarkable in that Roger Cohen, a 50-something man who writes for the New York Times, wonders: But do pigs have any more or less of a soul than dogs? But as Cohen experiences, humans don't live "in theory." Dog was not easy for me," he writes.

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Critter News

MARCH 31, 2009

The most famous example of military dogs is the Vietnam dogs who faithfully served American soldiers and then were abandoned to unknown fates after we left the country. If humans insist on wars and invasions, we should keep them to ourselves and leave other species out of it. I don't like it.

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Critter News

JULY 17, 2009

I had a couple of dogs when I was a kid, but I mostly grew up with cats. There are also many "feral" and "food-aggressive" personality types in humans, but we don't put them down.) But I'm no dog expert. Is this a legitimate reason to put a dog down or is this just BS? I have a lot of patience with cats.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

This guest post is brought to you by Dog Fence DIY’s staff veterinarian Dr. Susan Wright. Dog Fence DIY has a variety of different pet containment systems to choose from. Dog Fence DIY will help with all the steps of the process. If cash is tight, choose a smaller dog that is less expensive to maintain.

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AUGUST 16, 2010

New Lives: Stories of Rescued Dogs Helping, Healing and Giving Hope is a great new book that celebrates rescue dogs. Marty Becker (Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul), and cover endorsements are from both the ASPCA and the Humane Society. Tags: giveaways. We have a great giveaway today for 10 lucky readers!

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

I can’t even imagine being in a position where my government was telling me to kill my dog, or have it beaten to death. Dog owners in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, are even being told to kill their own dogs, or else their dogs will be beaten to death by the police and the owners will be charged a fine.

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Animal Person

JULY 25, 2009

Check out the Facebook page for 1001 Journals--Rescue Dogs. 6 - Subject matter can be anything about rescue dogs / humane treatment of animals and you can use any medium. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Greyhound Matters Language. This is from Kate Merriman: "I would LOVE your contribution to this traveling journal.

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Animal Person

JANUARY 27, 2010

Sometimes an article has a couple of the above, as in the case of " Chinese Legal Experts Call for a Ban on Eating Cats and Dogs." Let's deconstruct: Legal experts in China are proposing a ban on the eating of dogs and cats. So the ban isn't being suggested because eating cats and dogs is wrong, but because it's creating conflict.

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JULY 16, 2009

Are you a dog owner who loves to party? Have fun with your human and canine friends while getting a chance to try out some new products from Purina! Chef Michael’s® canine creations from Purina will celebrate its national debut by hosting nationwide dinner parties for dogs on August 16.

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APRIL 15, 2009

This is a great article, and while it is geared towards the new dog at the White House, the tips are important for anyone who is getting ready to welcome a new furry friend into the family. 12 Tips for the Obama Family and Their New Adopted Dog, Bo. But first, if adopted, determine what the dog was previously used to.

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Animal Person

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

When we left off , the New York Times' Roger Cohen had eaten dog while in China, and wasn't thrilled about it emotionally. Logically, he admits it does make perfect sense to eat dogs if you eat pigs and cows. However I cannot see a rational argument for saying eating dogs or cats is barbaric while eating pork or beef is fine.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

An enormous victory was achieved for animals this week when nearly 200 dogs and 54 cats were rescued from a North Carolina animal testing facility that closed its doors after an undercover investigation revealed apparent abuse of the animals by workers at the facility.

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JUNE 24, 2011

ASPCA , Joplin Humane Society to Host Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets. Nearly 600 cats and dogs looking for permanent homes during major pet adoption event June 25 – 26. WHERE : Emergency Animal Shelter located next to the Joplin Humane Society (140 E. WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, June 25 – 26; 10 a.m. –

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

We are not encouraged to love only pure-bred humans of certain racial lines. Tags: breeders dogs PETA. It's plain supply and demand. If they love animals so much, love the ones who NEED homes! Why does this attitude need to extend to animals?

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

His human was kind enough to send a photo of Oliver our way! What a cute dog! Tags: cute animal photos cute of the day. This cute pup, Oliver, is now the happy owner of a new digital camera (thanks to a giveaway we hosted from Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul ).

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JANUARY 19, 2010

I received this from the Humane Society regarding a program to premiere January 25 on Animal Planet. Tags: Animal Planet blood sport dog fighting. It's the first episode ever of "Animal Planet Investigates: Dogfighting Exposed." Unfortunately, I don't get Animal Planet, but I'm pleased to see them running edgier programming.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 14, 2009

This episode featured three young dogs: Johnny, the golden retriever that was considered too dumb to train; "Baxt" (I think) a puppy with a neurological problem; and Tuffy, the dog attacked and left for dead by other dogs. Here's one from PETA and another from the Humane Society. Another episode of Dogtown done!

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JUNE 25, 2009

Unwanted farm dogs are another source. In 2007, 394 dogs died during procedures for canine and human research. None of the animal shelters contacted by the Herald Sun have come across ex-research dogs in need of a home. The selling of dogs from the pound for this purpose is morally wrong. From the Herald Sun.

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Critter News

MAY 31, 2010

A Malaysian government official defended an Indian company's plans to build an animal testing medicine lab in his state, saying Monday that God created monkeys and rats for experiments to benefit humans. God created animals for the benefits of human beings. We cannot test on human beings," he told The Associated Press.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

Introducing a better, healthier way to feed your dog. Proportions is a ‘Whole Food Nutrition Program that offers a healthier alternative to traditional feeding programs, and allows dog owners to create a customized meal specifically for their dog – delivered right to their door each month.

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AUGUST 23, 2010

It’s a fun toy for both dog and human. The bubbles fill a small reservoir in the blower, and then with a few pulls of the trigger, bacon flavored bubbles come out for your dog to catch. Tags: cute video reviews. Another fun toy from Think Geek! Baby sure loved the Bacon Bubble Buddy. Baby loves it!

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Critter News

MAY 4, 2009

South Korean scientists say they have engineered four beagles that glow red using cloning techniques that could help develop cures for human diseases. The four dogs, all named "Ruppy" _ a combination of the words "ruby" and "puppy" _ look like typical beagles by daylight. Tags: Stupid cloning.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind. Brian Hare, assistant professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University, holds out a dog biscuit. See Pictures of Dogs Learning New Tricks. No one in the room–neither dog nor human–can tell which cup hides the biscuit. By Carl Zimmer { source }.

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APRIL 21, 2009

We humans aren’t the only ones who can “go green&# ! The Eco Nap dog bed, also made from IntelliLoft fibers. Not pictured, GW Little has a selection of organic and natural items for smaller dogs. Tags: pet care. Just look at all the wonderful products for pets (and people with pets). From PawLuxury.

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