September 30th, Keep Your Kids Safe Around Dogs
4.7 Million People Bitten Each Year. Children are naturally curious about dogs and cats, even someone else's. And that could be an accident waiting to happen if the parent or caregiver is not alert. Some youngsters are learning about safety around dogs. We followed a dog trainer giving some small fries a lesson in canine safety.
 

September 30th, Dingo tame before it went feral
Australia--THE first dingo was nothing more than an ordinary family pooch, say scientists who have tracked dingo DNA back to to its origin in Southeast Asia.
 

September 30th, Dog trainer uses only voice commands
COSHOCTON COUNTY-- Mike Henderson doesn't use a belt, he doesn't shake a can and he doesn't use biscuits as a bribe. Henderson uses his voice when he trains dogs. Mike Henderson stands next to his dog Bullet while Duke, left, and King play dead in the parking lot of West Lafayette Elementary School. Henderson has been training dogs since he got Duke, the oldest, eight years ago.
 

September 30th, Puppy Breeder Pleads Not Guilty
MOLINE, ILLINOIS--Puppy breeder Gary Hahn is charged with 7 counts of animal neglect, and one count of not disposing dead livestock. All misdemeanors.
 

September 30th, Supreme sheep-dog trials begin -
Australia--The country's number one sheep dog trialing event, the Australian Supreme three-sheep Championship, has just started. The gruelling contest has attracted over 100 canine competitors to Scottsdale in Tasmania, and the biggest unknown in this trial are the sheep.
 

September 30th, Neighbor sentenced in dog's poisoning
SEATTLE POST-EVERETT -- Caber the pure-bred golden retriever was 9 years old when he drank a bowl of antifreeze that slowly poisoned him.
 

September 30th, Dog's long journey has a happy ending
COVENTRY — A Long Island family thought they lost their dog forever last June. But thanks to a Coventry family, they breathed sighs of relief and shed tears of joy when they found their 7-year-old boxer, Muggs, safe and sound.
 

September 29th, Bookies urged to pay out for dogs
UK--The League believes the levy could bring in £20m a year Bookmakers who rake in more than £2bn from betting on greyhound racing should contribute 1p in every pound to pay for the animals' welfare, Labour delegates are being told.
 

September 29th, Man 'killed dog with baseball bat'
Australia--A 51-year-old builder has faced court in Brisbane accused of bashing to death his neighbour's dog with a baseball bat.
 

September 29th, Dog show bug bites hard in Freeport
FREEPORT -- Many people would be stumped if asked to name a locally-hosted event that draws 832 competitors, some who have received worldwide recognition as one of the elite in their class.
 

September 29th, It's a dog's life ... with all the luxury extras
New Zeland--Mikey and Benny are sold on the luxurious Shadow Estate resort. They lap up the room service, eat their fill from the menu of beef, chicken and rabbit, and love the fresh linen and underfloor heating.
 

September 29th, Tulare plans dog sweep
TULARE -- Dog owners, beware. Animal-control officers from five cities will conduct a sweep along the Tulare Santa Fe Trail next month.
 

September 26, Heroic measures save heroic dog
Brutis kept a deadly snake from his master and her grandchildren, but needed some quick help in turn to keep from dying from the bite.
 

September 26, Roof dog, please come home
Things were off kilter for several weeks in Durant when Molli the beagle went missing from her roof top.DURANT - Molli picked the trick right up. It began as soon as she discovered the staircase in Shirley and John Raulerson's back yard. The stairs once led to a sun deck above the garage; now, it's only shingles.
 

September 26, Zoners back dog groomer over neighbors’ opposition
MIDDLEFIELD -- After eight months of pleading her case before town land-use boards, Donna Flannery on Wednesday night received permission to open a dog-grooming business in her home.
 

September 26, Dog lovers ensure doomed retrievers get a reprieve
Blethen Maine--His name is Rex. He's 10 years old, which is downright elderly if you're a golden retriever. He's been on death row, literally, for the past few weeks in a kennel in Alabama - and today would be his last if not for a Ryder truck and a couple from Gorham.
 

September 26, Science roughs out draft of dog DNA
New York Times--Canine genome more similar to humans' than that of mice. Researchers have pieced together a draft of the dog genome, the sequence of DNA units that includes all the genetic instructions needed to make a dog. The draft is very rough, but it is enough to draw certain conclusions about the nature of dogginess.
 

September 25, This dog hopes to have his day
Winona Daily--Police dog work runs in the family up in Wabasha County. Actually, it runs in two families in the Wabasha County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff's deputy Jayson Lorenson, 25, has been the handler of a K-9 German shepherd named Kutter since it arrived in Wabasha in May.
 

September 24th, Study: Dog Can Sense Earthquakes
TOKYO-- Japanese researcher claims that dogs can sense imminent earthquakes and that observing their behavior could improve prediction efforts. Kiyoshi Shimamura, a public health doctor, said that during years of practice he noticed a jump in dog bites and other dog-related complaints around times that earthquakes occurred.
 

September 24th, Dog's 12-Inch Ears Are World's Largest
LONDON - -Mr Jeffries the Bassett Hound has 11.5-inch ears. They drag into his food. Sometimes, he even trips over them. Now they're getting an earful of attention.
 

September 24th, Dog racing protest planned Sep 24 2003
UK--Animal rights campaigners plan to stage a high-profile rally in Rugby against plans to reintroduce greyhound racing at a nearby stadium.
 

September 23, Saved once from creek, dog's time is running out
Burlington County Times--She survived being chained to a piece of wood and thrown from a bridge into a creek. Now the abandoned, year-old pit bull mix is facing euthanasia.
 

September 22, Billy Graham: You very well could see your pets in Heaven
DEAR DR. GRAHAM: You probably get asked this question a lot, but do you think we will be reunited with our pets in Heaven? Our dog died recently after almost 15 years, and I just can't imagine being happy in Heaven unless he is with us. -- Mrs. S.J.
 

September 22, Dog parks appearing in several Georgia cities
ATHENS — To Tom Woddail, the fenced, shady area at Memorial Park in Athens gives him space to exercise his dog and get outdoors. To the dog, Seamus, a 95-pound Weimaraner, the park is a great place to chase tennis balls and play with other dogs.
 

September 22, Dog, pups found dead in building
Fort-Lauderdale--Firefighters investigating a foul odor in a Fort Lauderdale apartment on Saturday found a female dog and three of her puppies, all dead.
 

September 22, Neighbor faces felony counts in dog slaying
PLAINFIELD — A local man is facing charges after he allegedly shot and killed his neighbor’s dog for urinating in his yard. Police said William Buchert, 44, shot the pet basset hound with a pellet gun on Thursday. He was charged later that day with cruelty to animals, unlawful discharge of a firearm and breach of peace.
 

September 19th, Atlas Peak's resting place for pets
A cemetery located up the steep part of Atlas Peak Road spreads across 21 acres of lush greenery, offering sweeping views of the valley below. The scenic overlook also serves as a garden and a relaxing oasis for positive reflection.
 

September 19th, Local Dog Receives Rare Human Implant
WCJB TV 20 News--Two year old Prancer, an English Springier Spaniel, was brought to the University of Florida Vet School a month ago for a problem with her pulmonary artery and aorta. The two were joined, causing blood to flow into Prancer's lungs.

 

September 18th, In The Dog House Next Tabloids story
Anorak--WHAT do you call 244 dogs, 16 exotic birds, five cats, two kittens, one rabbit and a chinchilla? Well, until yesterday, if you were Alan and Rosalind Gregson you’d have called them family. "They said I was special"
 

September 18th, DOG BITE LED TO A LIFE WITH ANIMALS
Rex Harper's Cornish home is testament to his love of animals, as Andrea Kuhn discovered when she paid a visit to the remarkable campaigner. For a man who has spent more than 45 years caring for animals, it is somewhat ironic that it all started after Rex Harper was bitten by a dog.
 

September 18th, Family in battle to keep dog
About a year and a half ago, Susan Benson adopted a German shepherd mix from the Billings Animal Shelter. Since late August, Benson and the dog have been back at the shelter where Sugar is being held as a vicious dog in the pound's stray dog section.
 

September 18th, Fort Worth dog show opens Friday
FORT WORTH -- The Fort Worth Kennel Club's 93rd All-Breed Dog Show will be the centerpiece of canine competitions Friday through Sunday in the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. More than 1,600 dogs, representing 132 breeds, are registered to compete in the show Saturday.
 

September 17th, Last stop for thousands of pets: county dump
Tucson--The Humane Society of Southern Arizona cremated more than 10,000 euthanized pets last year. More than 19,000 unwanted dogs and cats were euthanized in Pima County last year, with many of the carcasses winding up at the dump like so many discarded egg cartons, dirty coffee filters and mounds of junk mail.
 

September 17th, Make plans to evacuate your pets
The Virginian-Pilot--Time was, people were urged to leave enough food and water for their pets and then evacuate if they lived in flood-prone areas. Now humane agencies are urging that people build their emergency plans with Fido and Fluffy in mind, and that means not relying on public shelters.
 

September 17th, Bureaucracy vs. Pet Dog Lovers
KOREA--A Korean proverb says, ``Are you going to avoid making soybean paste for fear of maggots?’’ This old saying means, of course, that if you’re too afraid to make mistakes, you won’t make anything.
 

September 17th, E Cape leashes in dog units
East London - New legislation regarding the use of police dogs is playing into the hands of criminals, with arrests made by dog unit members here at an all-time low. The directive to police forbidding use of dogs to seek and catch criminals was issued under section 49 of the Criminal Procedure Act in August.
 

September 16th, Making Plans for Pets During Hurricane Isabel
Humane Society of the U.S. What would you grab if you have to leave home quickly in an emergency? The Humane Society hopes it's your pet. With Hurricane Isabel churning off the East Coast, forecasters say residents may have to evacuate. And animal rights activists are reminding them not to forget their pets.
 

September 16th, Dog lovers protest proposed law
Capital News 9--Some Albany dog lovers want to take a proposed law off the table for good. A "dog sit-in" was held Monday at City Hall. They contend the City Dog Leash Law is poorly crafted and punishes the mass number of law-abiding dog owners because of a few irresponsible owners.
 

September 16th, Couple adopts dog, criticizes animal control
Indiana--Bill and Angi Crackel, of Merrillville, were so irritated by the process of adopting their dog at Lake County Animal Control they named him Hoops for the red tape they encountered. They had considered calling him Lucky, which Hoops was since the great majority of animals taken in by the county pound do not leave alive.
 

September 16th, The Wichita Eagle
Kansas--At least 28 cities and six counties nationwide, including Austin, Texas, and Palm Beach County, Fla., have laws restricting the teathering of animals. Wichitans who leave their dogs tied up all the time can now face fines of up to $500. But most folks who violate the new ordinance will get off with a warning for now.
 

September 16th, Dog thefts victimize pets, owners
Thieves often sell pit bulls to people who watch them fight, but other types of dogs are sometimes sold to research firms.FORT WORTH - As Tamara Howard napped in her bedroom recently, a thief crept through her unlocked back door and stole seven puppies from their box in the living room.
 

September 16th, Take dog to 'charm school' for a day
Mississippi--Q: You've been a wonderful supporter through the years of the various dog-related events going on in our area and I wanted to let you and your readers know about the latest! Southern Charm School for Dogs is presenting Mississippi's first Responsible Dog Ownership Day on Saturday at Shiloh Park in Brandon from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is free.
 

September 15th, Drink, dog drink1
EVERETT -- Jason has a discriminating palate and, like many people, he prefers bottled water. The only thing is, Jason's not a human. He's a dog. But he and the rest of the pet world can enjoy their own brand of bottled water, thanks to Everett's Bill Fels, the maker of PetRefresh.
 

September 15th, Dog walking - the health benefits
Australia-- About 40 per cent of Australian households have dogs. In fact, there are four million dogs in Australia. Simply walking their dog a few times a week could offer owners substantial health benefits.
 

September 13th, Veterinarian feels pets are true calling
SEYMOUR - Dr. Laura Devlin, a veterinarian at Boyds Creek Animal Hospital, had one thing in common with the Blues Brothers - they were on a mission from God. "I truly felt it was my calling to do this," said Devlin during an interview at the hospital in Seymour, which opened in June. "I felt like I was ready to touch a lot of people through their pets."
 

September 13th, Readers utilize free ads to help lost pets get home to family
A couple of vagabonds sashayed into the lives of Betty McCormick and Dan Hanick recently. McCormick, an Akron resident, lost her dog Roberta on July 7. The house seemed so empty since her death. So when Sampson, a Pekingese, followed her home one day, he was a real temptation.
 

September 13th, RURAL DOG REFUGE OWNER POSTS BOND
Texas--An urgent appeal is being voiced for both foster homes and monetary donations to care for 197 distressed dogs seized Thursday after their owner was arrested for cruelty. Efforts to evaluate and medicate the flea- and tick-infested animals continued Friday by a team of four volunteers from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Texas, one of several entities joining the Precinct 4 Constable's office for temporary custody.
 

September 13th, Brain-injury victim trains dog as new kind of guide
WETASKIWIN - When John Dignard goes to the mall, he can't remember where he parked his car by the time he comes out -- but Goliath will.
 

September 13th, Even good owners can't save bad dog
She was just 1 year old, a brindle pit bull mix. As a puppy she was dumped on the freeway, but rescued by a teenager who kept her briefly. Then he gave her to a friend who already had four dogs. Soon, however, the new guardian realized that five dogs were too demanding and the pup was given to yet another person who soon moved.
 

September 13th, Sagging sales close Dog Museum's doors
BRATTLEBORO -- Hurt by slumping retail and music sales, Elliot Street's Dog Museum, one of three music stores downtown, officially closed its doors for good last week.
 

September 13th, If you love me, love my dog
China Daily--It may be miserable to be a dog lover in China, said Jiang Yong, a freelance photographer, but it's even more miserable to be a dog.
 

September 12, Hospital to offer private MRIs for pets
Canada--Veterinary clinic buys diagnostic unit amid growing concern for animals' health. Ottawa is getting a magnetic resonance imaging unit specifically geared for examining ill pets, the Citizen has learned.
 

September 12, RECORD PETS: ALL ANIMALS ARE SCAPEGOATS
UK--SOME people are very quick to blame animals. When a child visits the doctor and is diagnosed with worms, it is often easier to say the cat must be responsible than to dare suggest improving toilet hygiene at school.
 

September 12, Taco Bell Dog Bill Hiked By $11.8M
GRAND RAPIDS--Former canine superstar Dinky, whose winning slogan was: "Yo quiero Taco Bell!" - that is - "I want Taco Bell!" A federal judge has ordered Taco Bell to pay an extra $11.8 million in interest to two men who claim the chain stole their idea for an ad campaign featuring a talking Chihuahua.
 

September 12, Missing dog leaves void in newly-transplanted couple's home
The excitement of a new marriage, home and job, though, has somewhat faded since Samson ran away last week from the Grasso's home on the Marlborough-Sudbury line. "Samson's been family since he was 14 weeks old," Angelo Grasso said. "He's had a lot of adventures."
 

September 12, DINERS GO TO THE DOGS
Cambodians are being urged to eat more dogs as part of a crackdown on strays. Dogs, along with spiders, beetles and crickets, are regularly found on menus in deeply impoverished rural areas of the country. But eating them is frowned upon in the relative sophistication of the capital, Phnom Penh.
 

September 12, Waking a sleeping dog
China--Rabies is an infectious disease with a high death rate in China, according to the inistry of Health. The spread of the deadly disease has led to a large-scale campaign of dog killing in Southern China's Guangdong Province.
 

September 11, Remember searching dog of sept 11
Over 250 canine search and rescue dogs worked around the clock at the World Trade Center
and the Pentagon after the September 11th terrorist attacks. These heroes worked without the benefit of gas masks and protective clothing.They climbed and searched places considered to dangerous for humans.
 

September 11, Fire dog sniffs out arson
BBCnews- UK--The dog can sniff out 11 different types of accelerants. A dog, who takes just three minutes to detect traces of arson at fire scenes, has been recruited by South Wales Fire Service.
 

September 11, Dog's shelter faces criminal probe
The adopted Doberman killed its Medford owner. The police chief vowed an aggressive investigation. Burlington County authorities have launched a criminal investigation into an animal shelter that allowed a Medford woman to adopt a Doberman pinscher that was supposed to have been euthanized for biting its previous owner.
 

September 11, Cambodians recommended to eat dog meat
Chinadaily--The mayor of Cambodia's capital city has called on people to eat more dog meat, saying it's tasty and affordable for the poor. ``Come on, dog meat is so delicious. The Vietnamese and Koreans love to eat dog meat,'' Phnom Penh Mayor Kep Chuktema was quoted as saying by The Cambodia Daily newspaper Thursday.
 

9, Dogs 'growing threat to health'
BBCnews--The first ever international meeting to discuss the threat to public health presented by the world's growing dog population has been held in Rio de Janeiro. It was revealed that attacks on people, especially children, are now a greater risk than the transmission of diseases like rabies.
 

 9, No clowning around for this dog
PHOENIX — Bubbles the Clown is hanging up her singing telegram gig next month to sail the oceans and swim with dolphins for a year or more. But the sea is no place for her sidekick — Jenny the Wonder Dog.
 

 9, Happiest dog in town
starcourrier.com--The dog was almost a goner. No one seemed to want to give her a home. But now, due in part to the persistence of a Humane Society volunteer, "Margot," a "mature" Lab mix with a slight limp, has not one companion, but 82.
 

 9, Humane Society sponsors west end dog walk Sept. 27
Canada--The Humane Society of Ottawa County will have its first West End Dog Walk Saturday, Dogs must be on a leash. In addition to the walk, there will be doggy treats, hot dogs, free T-shirts to any walker with a minimum $20 donation, pumpkin door prizes to the first 30 registrants and contests such as Furriest Friend, Pooch 'n Pal Look Alike, Best Kisser and more.
 

 9, Kennel club dog show brings out the best of many breeds
roswell-record.com--The Rio Pecos Kennel Club Back-To-Back All-Breed Dog Show has been deemed a success. The two-day event, hosting more than 500 pure-bred entries from Texas, Arizona, Wyoming and Colorado, contained two categories: obedience and confirmation. There were 21 obedience entries and 530 confirmation — which judges an animal’s muscle and skeletal structure.
 

 9, Dog saves man stuck in bath
Pakistan--A man suffering from multiple sclerosis who lay trapped in his bathtub for six days says he owes his life to his loyal dog. Bruce Ashworth, 55, slipped while taking a bath in his home and was unable to reach the safety handles in the bath to rescue himself.
 

 9, Dog Trainer Gets Prison Term For Post-Sept. 11 Fraud
Alexandria, Va. (AP) — A dog trainer was sentenced to 61/2 years in prison Monday for providing defective bomb-sniffing dogs to the government after the Sept. 11 attacks and lying about their credentials.
 

September 4, What to Consider Before You Get a Dog
bhg.com--Is a canine companion a good idea? Here are some issues to consider. Your Lifestyle. Do you have room for me? Does the way you live have room for a dog? Consider these factors:
 

September 4, Dog saved after being stuck under street
With ingenuity, determination and a little luck, Dover firefighters rescued Cupid from a storm sewer drain under Howe St. early Wednesday. Cupid, a blind and deaf 16-year-old Shih Tzu, was trapped underground for several hours after he apparently fell into the storm sewer after his owner let him out of the house Tuesday night.
 

September 4, Dog owner walks off after attack
UK--A 37-year-old Surbiton man was savaged by a boxer dog whose owner casually walked away after witnessing the attack. After seeing the ferocious dog tear into the man’s arm and drag him to the ground, police said the woman sauntered over and said: “He doesn’t normally behave like that,” before walking off.
 

September 4Error leads to dog's death
St. Petersburg Times--D-O-G has gotten loose before. Once, he went out the doggie door. Then he dug underneath the back yard fence. Then, on Aug. 27, he slipped out of his leather collar, which was attached to a chain tied to a tree.
 

September 3, Renowned dog handler indicted in Michigan
Associated Press--OSCODA, Mich. - After two frustrating decades, police thought they were about to crack the case of a missing black woman believed to have been murdered in a racially motivated attack.
 

September 3, What makes a pet behave badly?
UK--Anxious pet owners lumbered with petrified pooches or grumpy guinea pigs could find help in a new course. Classes in pet psychology are being offered as part of an adult education programme at Cardinal Newman School and Community College in Keresley.
 

September 3, Pet Owners Learn Deadly History of Flea Products
JEFFERSON CITY (WATE) -- Pet owners can buy flea and tick drops at grocery stores for under $10. But a Jefferson City owner says one product is dangerous and should be pulled from shelves.
 

September 3, Studying pets behaving badly Sep 2 2003
UK--Anxious pet owners lumbered with petrified pooches or grumpy guinea pigs could find help in a new course. Classes in pet psychology are being offered as part of an adult education programme at Cardinal Newman School and Community College in Keresley.
 

September 3, Rescued pets are finding homes
Delaware--Shelter receives flood of volunteers seeking to adopt. The phone rang persistently and visitors poured into Delaware Humane Association's Wilmington shelter Tuesday to offer homes to some of more than 100 pets retrieved from a Milltown home last week.
 

September 3, Puppy raiser with Guide Dogs for the Blind shares heartwarming stories in new book
“Dear Kilroy is a heart-warming look at the emotional and spiritual attachment that we have with our dogs. What we learn from them is so much more important than what we teach them. Thank you, Kilroy, for showing us that every day can be a celebration if we would just live for the moment.”
 

September 2, Upcoming events with pets in mind
San jose CA--If you're kicking back and relaxing with your pet today, you might want to spend a few moments with your calendar. There are quite a few upcoming events I think you'll enjoy.
 

September 2, For the love of pets
Portland Press--Sibyl and Franny aren't sisters. It's not a mother-daughter business. Franny is a miniature English bulldog. Sibyl is her owner. Murphy is a first-hand example of the very trend she's hoping to tap into with her new Free Street business - the humanization of pets and the ensuing growth of the pet retail market.
 

September 2 Breeder sniffy at soft western shepherd dogs
UK--CIVIL war has broken out among breeders of German shepherds after a leading breeder claimed dogs born in the west of the country were weak and sleepy and not fit to carry the breed’s proud name.
 

September 2 Donor dogs at veterinary school assist in life-saving transfusions
Columbia, Mo. — These unsung heroes lead a dog's life. Meet Giddo, Wessor, Morton, Gnat, Goliath and Cletus, blood donor greyhounds at the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine.
 

September 2 Dogs die as car air conditioning malfunctions
CALGARY—A Calgary police dog died and another was recovering yesterday after the air conditioning malfunctioned in the car they were left in for several hours.
 

September 2 Bottled Water for Spot?
S E A T T L E, — A man marketing a new line of bottled water for pets says he got the idea from his finicky dog. He Markets Flavored Thirst-Quenchers for Dogs, Cats, Birds, Rodents

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