Dog Care News Archive

18-Aug-2007

 

Dog-park proponents unleash their wishes (The Arizona Republic)
What dogs want is pretty simple: a place to run around off-leash and play with canine companions. Or at least that's what Ahwatukee Foothills residents lobbying for a dog park in the Foothills believe.

Killer dog in custody of county (Miami Herald)
Broward County animal care officers caught a Rottweiler Thursday that attacked and killed a Chihuahua during a backyard birthday party at a central Broward home.

One dog killed, another injured in pit bull attack (Times-Standard)
EUREKA -- Veterinarian Joseph Humble was out walking his dog and two other Chihuahuas last week when out from nowhere emerged a snarling pit bull, bent on attacking his dogs.

Decatur dog fights tough to find, prosecute (Herald & Review)
DECATUR - Dog fighting is an ongoing "sport" in Decatur, according to police and animal control wardens, but it is rarely discovered while in progress.

Dover family, dog safe after fire in basement (Daily Record)
A fire broke out in the basement of a three-family house at 115 Berry St. in Dover at about 9:30 a.m. Friday, fire officials said. A family in the house - and its pet dog - all escaped the blaze.

Training a dog? Motivation beats intimidation (Macon Telegraph)
QUESTION: I guess you were wrong about Cesar Millan (host of "The Dog Whisperer"). Although you said you don't like him, he was nominated for an Emmy Award. What do you think about that? - C.H., Miami, Fla.

Dog impaled through foot by pitchfork (Madera Tribune)
A 10-month-old dog, a male Rottweiler mix, was found impaled with a pitchfork through his foot and entangled in grapevines on Avenue 11 near Road 32. Cindy Avila, Madera County Animal Control supervisor, said the pitchfork entered the dog's foot from the top. It was found Tuesday.

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