Dog Care News Archive

13-Aug-2006

 

Dog days of summer getting on players' nerves (USA Today)
By the astrological almanac, Aug. 11 is the last of the dog days of summer. But for major leaguers, the canine calendar is at its pinnacle, and far from over. Ballplayers can attest that this summer's dog days seem to be lingering longer than usual. Side effects, at a minimum, include mental and physical fatigue from the oppressive heat and interminable schedule.

Confessions of a dog sitter: Hormones do the trick (The Idaho Statesman)
Tom King, a veterinary assistant and a dog sitter, is shown here with one of his charges, Dottie, a young Lab. Tom King's life is for the dogs. Well, not exclusively, but dogs ? and cats ? are a big part of it. King, 39, works as a veterinary assistant at Broadway Veterinary Clinic.

Dog fighter ordered to pay for care (WALB News 10)
Thomas County- Dog fighting has long been a problem in Thomas County. Now a recent ruling hopes to deter others, showing them that cruel crime doesn't pay.

Dog Needing Medication Stolen In Fridley (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul)
It's a sad tale of a stolen pet. A rescue organization is asking for the public's help to save the dog before it's too late. Watch The Video More Crime News

Hot dog! (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)
We?ve honored moms on Mother?s Day and dads on Father?s Day, but this time, without any special reason, we invited SLO County dogs to come on over to The

Pacific Spotlight: Casey Lee Jones, animal care specialist at Yongsan Garrison (Stars and Stripes)
How did you get this job? I?ve always wanted to work with animals. When my recruiter informed me of the animal care specialist MOS, I jumped at the opportunity.

Woman Jailed After Dog Found Starving (WPLG Click10.com via Yahoo! News)
After receiving a tip that a dog was not being cared for, Seminole police officers said that they found a dog near death and arrested the woman who was supposed to be caring for it.

Dog tag-of-war (Denver Post)
Such was a local dog's life, not so long ago: A dozen day-care and dog-walking services. Stores offering natural pet food. And 43,000 acres of open space in which to romp without tether.

Injured and Confined to a Wheelchair, Betty, the San Antonio Dog Becomes National Symbol of Courage for Skeeter (SYS-CON Media)
Back in November of 2005, a two and halfyear old pregnant Miniature Pinscher dog named Betty was a stray runningthe streets of San Antonio with another dog. Both dogs were hit by a caron the corner of Blanco Road & West Avenue, as the car sped away, one dogwas dead at the scene and Betty was alone and critically injured in themiddle of the street. Betty pulled herself from the roadway to the

Should I tip the kennel employees who care for my dog when I'm gone for a week? (Boston Globe)
Q: Should I tip the kennel employees who care for my dog when I'm gone for a week? I know I pay for the space -- but what about the person who plays with him, takes him on potty breaks, and gives him his medicine? T.W., Madrid, Iowa A: Usually, there's no obligation to tip the people who provide care ...

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