June 30, Sampling a little slice of Dog Heaven
Memphis--Once upon a time, my wife had an idea for a business. She wanted to call it Dog Heaven, since it would be the place dogs would go before they got the needle at the city pound.
 

June 30, Reward to catch dog thieves
BBC--Jess was a very important member of the Parkinson family A reward to catch thieves who stole a specially trained search and rescue dog and then left her to be run over has reached £12,000.
 

June 30, Pets deserve protection from dog days of summer
Daily-tribune--Summer break may be fun for children, but it could bring danger to the family pet, especially during the upcoming July 4 holiday. Fireworks, human food and harmful objects around the home could seriously injure dogs and cats, so pet owners should take time to "puppy proof" their homes, said Melissa Heeter, professional dog trainer.
 

June 30, Medical students receive award for dog-and-master screening
Associated Press-AUGUSTA, Ga. - An innovative project - having dogs and their owners receive health screenings at the same time - has resulted in a federal innovation award for two medical students.
 

June 30, Dogged search by lost pet's owners
BBCnews.com--A couple have sold their business and moved 300 miles away - all for the love of their lost dog. David and Nicola Hunt's five-year-old dog Holly escaped from kennels in Cornwall while the couple were on their honeymoon in the Far East 13 months ago.
 

June 30, Gets 2G in dog hair-dryer horror
DAILY NEWS--A Long Island woman was awarded more than $2,000 after her devoted Yorkshire terrier burned to death under a doggy hair dryer.
 

June 30, Neighbour’s dog entraped with taped barks
BERLIN (Reuters) - A German has used recorded barking to provoke a neighbour’s dog to respond so he could report the animal for disturbing the peace, police say.
 

June 30, DOG DIES IN COTTAGE INFERNO WHILE ELDERLY OWNER WORKS OUTSIDE
Scotland-- A Dog died in a North-east house fire yesterday while its elderly owner was working outdoors - unaware of the blaze. The unnamed householder was alerted by a passer-by.
 

June 28, Chocolate mints rarely grace Chuey's pillow. Instead, more savory treats await the discriminating hotel guest.
Zwire.com--Truffles? Caviar? Foie gras? Perish the thought. This finicky eater prefers creamy yogurt studded with ... dog biscuits? "Chuey sometimes needs that extra crunch to eat the yogurt," said Scott Shield, indulging the choosy Chihuahua at PetsHotel, Plano's latest overnight-lodging alternative.
 

June 28, Escondido Humane Society to open new shelter Tuesday
Union-Tribune-- ESCONDIDO – The Escondido Humane Society is making sure the tragedy at its shelter in 2001 will not happen again. A new 15,000-square-foot facility on seven acres in north Escondido will include among its safety features fire alarms and sprinklers, smoke detectors, surveillance cameras, a security system and a live-in employee. The shelter cost $3.7 million.
 

June 28, Council: Dog isn't emergency
MARBLEHEAD -- It appears the village will have to wait a few more weeks before a police K-9 program is unveiled. Wednesday night, Marblehead village council met in special session to vote on creation of a K-9 initiative, featuring officer Phil Howell and his drug-sniffing dog, Alex. Howell owns Alex and has agreed to pay for food, veterinarian bills and other canine-related costs.
 

June 28, Bobcat is no match for Bob the dog
WORLD-HERALD--COOK, Neb. - This is the story of a bobcat and a dog named Bob, and the woman who came between them. Valerie Farris, who raises exotic chickens, pheasants and peacocks on a hilltop acreage, said that's her best guess about why a young, 10-pound bobcat would have attacked her as she walked into a barn filled with bird pens on June 15.
 

June 28, Dog park users express concerns
Like any puppy, the 11-month old Plano Dog Park is experiencing some growing pains. Plano resident and dog trainer Lisa Kristof, for example, is a park fan - but she does have some serious concerns. And this is why she has gone before City Council on numerous occasions to voice them.
 

June 28, Taz makes the rounds at work
Reporter celebrates "Take Your Dog to Work Day" by crossing her fingers before bringing in her beloved pet. "TAKE YOUR DOG to Work Day" could have gone one of two ways.
 

June 28, Owner insists dog is not aggressive
Gentle giant - Raidan with owner Ross Keys and his 18-month-old nephew Kristian
A PET owner today insisted his dog was not aggressive after magistrates ordered him to keep the Great Dane under control.
 

June 28, Homeless dog nabber pleads no contest
A homeless woman accused of stealing her own dog twice is out of jail. On Wednesday, Nancy Bosch, 51, pleaded no contest to felony possession of stolen property. Initially, Bosch was also charged with felony burglary, but that charge was dismissed as part of the plea deal. She had been in the county jail since her May 31 arrest.
 

June 28, PETA ups ante for dog attacker
norwich bulletin.com--STERLING -- An international animal rights juggernaut has added $5,000 to the reward for the capture of whoever "tortured" two Sterling dogs by stabbing them with wooden stakes.
 

June 28, Doomed dog gets reprieve from judge
The Daily News--KEMAH — The owners of a German shepherd will get to appeal the order calling for the animal’s destruction. County Court Judge Roy Quintanilla allowed members of the Reinagel family to post an appellate bond as they attempt to overturn a justice of the peace court decision.
 

June 24, Three champions and their dogs Jun 23 2003
The Western Mail--IT WON'T be a case of one man and his dog at Aberglasney, Carmarthenshire next Sunday, so much as three champions and their dogs. But one man - Meirion Owen of Llanarthney - is behind the showcase event, with his dogs.
 

June 24, Corgi Fair promotes breed, teaches owners
Zwire.com--You could hear laughs and barks during the Corgi Fair Sunday at Daniels Park in Willoughby. But you had to watch your step, because more than one of the stocky dogs seemed to be marking its territory.
 

June 24, Dogs can teach humans lessons
St. Petersburg Times--You can learn a lot from dogs. I did. From Jip, I learned loyalty. From Flick and Poika, I learned the importance of looking good. I learned family values from Igor; and from Jessie, I learned about unconditional love.
 

June 24, Dogs hurt in mystery stabbings
Norwich Bulletin--A veterinarian speculates the attacks may be the work of a cult. Andy Marchesseault, left, of Sterling and his wife, Kelly, stand with their two dogs, Indy and Buddy, Monday, after the dogs were stabbed last week.STERLING -- The mystery is not just perplexing the Marchesseault family of Oneco -- it is terrifying them.
 

June 24, We don't exploit dogs, says new track boss
THE new owners of Westhoughton greyhound racing track have hit back at an animal rights campaign that has attacked the sport. The campaign -- 'Fat Cats and Dead Dogs', launched last week by The League Against Cruel Sports -- said the racing industry exploited dogs and did little to provide for their well-being once retired.
 

June 24, Dog days of summer
The Missoulian--Annual all-breed show fetches plenitude of participants, spectators.
From Chile to Norway, Council Parker tours the world as a professional dog show judge. Kennel clubs fly him to shows and pay between $300 and $500 for his expert opinion on herding dogs, hounds, sporting dogs and work dogs
 

June 20, Free seminar to focus on pets
FREMONT -- When disaster strikes, don't forget about Fido. That's the message the American Red Cross, the Emergency Animal Rescue Service and the Community Emergency Response Team want to teach local seniors in a four-hour seminar to be held Saturday.
 

June 20, The dog walks on a bird's trail
Vaildaily.com--What do you smell? Flowers? A chipmunk? My feet - oh, that's gross. Please follow me. Stop. The backpack is not a fire hydrant. That child is not a chew toy. And, so it goes, when a 12-week-old puppy is loosed on a hiking trail - leash-laden, of course.
 

June 18, 9yo girl marries dog
New Delhi--A NINE-year-old girl was married off to a dog in the presence of more than 100 people in eastern India under a tribal custom to protect the child from evil, a report said today.
 

June 18, Rescuers save dog on ledge
The Express-Times--E. BANGOR -- About 6:30 p.m. Monday, Scott Meixsell of Blue Valley Rescue Squad starting climbing up the wall of an abandoned quarry to rescue a stray dog in peril.
 

June 18, Dog control resurfaces as concern
SOUTH PORTLAND — Dogs running loose in city parks is a growing problem for some residents, leading to calls for stricter leash law enforcement and creation of a city dog park. DOG RULES South Portland has the following rules for those city parks that allow dogs: Dogs do not have to be on leash, but must be beside the owner or obedient to voice commands.
 

June 17, Bring your best friend to work on Friday
Freelancestar.com--Take Your Dog to Work Day invites dog-owners to bring their best friends to work Friday. Take your what to work? Pet Sitters International wants folks to lug more than briefcases and bagged lunches to the office this week.
 

June 17, Dying drug dog not content to sit around house
LINCOLN — Donna is living her last days doing what she loves best — detecting illegal drugs for the Lincoln Police Department. In January, the 11-year-old Belgian Malanior was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer that has metastasized to other sites in her body.
 

June 16, Daisy living a dog's life after being burned
FORT WORTH -- Daisy, a stray dog that was doused with gas and set on fire a year ago, is fat, happy, spoiled and living in west Fort Worth.
 

June 16, For one woman, her dog is more than just a show pet
Idaho--BLACKFOOT - For two years, Nancy Brunker was confined to her home. Her multiple sclerosis made it too taxing for her to move in her manual wheelchair.
 

June 16, Stun gun first for police
BBC-- Officers used the M26 Taser gun on a dog after receiving calls from concerned residents living in Tanyfron near Wrexham on Saturday.
 

June 13, Man jailed for attacking collie
UK--A father has been jailed for six months for beating the family pet dog, whose charred body was later found in woodland.
 

June 13, Japanese dogs hit the catwalk
Tokyo--Wolf whistles - but Jasmine seemed a little disturbed by the lights. A Tokyo department store has put on a catwalk fashion show - exclusively for dogs. Eight dogs - including poodles, dachshunds and Chihuahuas - took part in the show, modelling a range of new fashion wear for canines.
 

June 13, Pets are business's best friend
Tallahasse--Competition in the pet care industry is heating up. And it's no surprise, because U.S. pet owners are expected to spend an estimated $31billion on their pets this year.
 

June 13, Dog owners chasing park idea
St. Petersburg Times--Some residents in Bloomingdale East are working to raise funding for a dog park where their pets can run free.The shallow ponds, tires and fire hydrants that Brittany enjoyed in the 15-acre Gainesville dog park near Ocala are nowhere to be found in her new neighborhood.
 

June 12, Plans for off-leash dog area off and running
goanacortes.com--A proposal to create a temporary area on H Avenue for dog owners to run their dogs off-leash is moving ahead, with a formal public hearing expected sometime early this summer. There has been quite a bit of discussion in Anacortes in recent months about creating off-leash dog areas, with increasing pressure coming from a group of citizens called Fidalgo Islanders for Dogs Off-leash, or FIDO, looking for a place to run dogs off-leash.
 

June 12, Dog abuse case gets national attention
mcdowellnews--National animal rights activists are turning their attention to McDowell County after a man who was purportedly videotaped abusing his dogs was set free by a judge.
 

June 12, Local rescue dog waiting for a replacement
KESQ.com--In an emergency like an earthquake, a search dog can be a lifeline, but the valley's search dog is ready to retire. People have donated thousands of dollars to replace him, but the city still hasn't done anything with the money.
 

June 12, Every man and his dog for charity
Edinburgh-UK--HUNDREDS of dogs and their owners are expected to take part in the Great Scottish Walk. The National Canine Defence League (NCDL) will be handing out free pooper scoopers on the walk, being held on Sunday, June 22.
 

June 11, Aging pets deserve special consideration
Old age for a dog or cat depends on the breed. The bigger the dog, generally, the shorter the lifespan. A Great Dane or St. Bernard is considered to have reached old age almost twice as early as a miniature poodle or chihuahua.
 

June 11, Don't make your dog feel the heat
UK--AS we come into the summer months and days that are encouragingly warm, time and again dogs are being left in cars when their owners attend events, do shopping, visit relatives etc.
 

June 6, No dogs allowed, unexpectedly
OLD BRIDGE -- Six months ago, when Mike Niedzielski opened his mailbox and found a letter from the landlord of Country Living at Mapleview Apartments demanding he give up ownership of the family dog or be evicted, he couldn't believe what he was reading.
 

June 6, Protect your pets from dangers of antifreeze
Fredericksburg--There are dangers of not properly containing antifreeze. Two nights ago, my dog, Heidi, was in good spirits, playing in the yard with another dog. Later that evening she began vomiting and urinating all over the house, which was very unlike her.
 

June 6, Wanted: Quirky Pets
Canterbury — Can your dog drive a car? Could your horse go one-on-one with Shaquille O'Neal? Does your parrot speak fluent English and Spanish?
 

June 6, Elderly Leave Pets Behind
The Daytona Beach News-Journal--ORMOND BEACH -- A gray and white stuffed cat curled up on Elsie Burger's bed pillow is only an inanimate reminder of the creature that the owner longs to see.
 

June 6, Good people, dogs, discs
Florida State Disc Dog Championships. If Lawrence Frederick is right about the inherent bond among dog lovers, then tomorrow's Florida State Disc Dog Championships should be a Woodstock for those with four-legged best friends.
 

June 6, Dog Park Backers Say They'll Continue Petition Drive
Norwich--After visiting alternative sites Thursday, leaders of the effort to build a dog park will continue with a petition drive to try to secure land in Mohegan Park.
 

June 6, Dog (show) days come to fairgrounds
bayarea--There are plenty of fun things happening this weekend in East County. While the Ledger Dispatch runs comprehensive listings of upcoming events, every Friday in this space we highlight a few we think are particularly noteworthy. For a more complete list, see inside.
 

June 6, Dog Recovering from Gunshot Wound
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Kansas City man was outraged Thursday at the Police Department for shooting a member of his family -- his dog.
 

June 5, A dog's day out
heraldtribune.com--On this sun-drenched May morning, it's a beach-romping good time on the shores of Knight Island for Ingrid Simke and her young companion, Daisy.
 

June 5, Dog Park Advocates Looking At Other Site Options
Norwich-TheDay--Promoters of a dog park are circulating a petition asking the City Council to allot a three-acre site in Mohegan Park for the project, but city officials prefer a flat parcel on Asylum Street originally suggested for a dog park three years ago.
 

June 5, Joy board cracking down on dog owners
JOY -- The village board might put the bite on residents who do not control their dogs. Joy currently requires dogs to be within voice command of their owners or other responsible parties.
 

June 5, Dog club suspends, fines collie owners
Tribune--"No ifs, ands or buts": The American Kennel Club is suspending collie breeder Athena Lethcoe-Harman of Alaska and fining her $2,000 in the wake of her animal-cruelty conviction, a spokeswoman for the organization said Wednesday.
 

June 5, TACO BELL LOSES $30 MILLION DOG BATTLE
CHICAGO (AdAge.com) -- A federal jury yesterday ordered Taco Bell to pay $30.2 million to two men who accused the restaurant company of stealing their idea for a cartoon marketing mascot and logo. Joseph Shields and Thomas Rinks alleged that the Yum Brands' chain took the "Psycho Chihuahua" character they created in 1995 without paying any licensing fees.
 

June 4, Man 'used dog as target practice'
Australia--A 28-year-old man pleaded not guilty in a Perth court today to maliciously wounding a dog, which allegedly was found cowering in a backyard with an arrow through the side of its head.
 

June 4, R.I. considering making dog laws tougher
ROCK ISLAND -- Dog owners may be forced to enroll in dog-obedience classes and pay hefty fines when their pets misbehave on public property in Rock Island.
 

June 3, Your Pets Can Come Clean At Car Wash
P&D City Editor--The Classic Car Wash has gone to the dogs.The Yankton business recently added a K-9 Pet Wash, which can be used to bathe animals large or small. The pet-washing station is located in a fenced area to the north of the car wash on West 23rd Street.
 

June 3, Where does all this leave dog pound?
The future of the Tuscarawas County Dog Pound was questioned during Monday’s Tuscarawas County Commissioners meeting.“We are concerned the pound would be relocated to a place where the dogs would not have land to run on,” Humane Society member Rachel Silverstone said.
 

June 3, Woman jailed after dog is left to starve to death
UK--A DOG owner was jailed for two months yesterday after allowing one animal to die and leaving another emaciated.
 

June 3, It was tooth and nail, but war dog back with his human
The Pentagon called it "Operation Free Fluffy" and, thanks to dogged determination by the Army and others, the decidedly unconventional rescue mission now ranks as another win in the war in Iraq.
 

June 2, Guide dog flown to safety
NewZeland--Paul Kibblewhite calls his constant companion and guide dog Taupo his "super-dog". For the past seven months Taupo has guided her blind owner around, helped him get to work and become an essential part of his life.
 

June 2, HOW TOMMY THE 'PSYCHIC' DOG SAVED MY LIFE
UK--Dog owner Valerie Smith escaped death by seconds when her pet stopped her walking down a lane - just before a tree crashed down in front of her.
 

June 2, Maxx, The Black Lab Mix, Is Top Dog In Norwich
Norwich –– A 10-year-old black Labrador retriever mix on Grove Street will be the No. 1 dog in the city of Norwich for the next year.
 

June 2, Dog's nutrition therapy evolves into a million-dollar business
Florida--It all started with Noodles. Mitch Ross, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a nutritionist, was working as a South Florida-based caterer in 1989 when his dog Noodles, a black Labrador retriever, developed skin and flea problems.
 

June 2, Seeing-eye dog possible 1080 victim
NewZeland--The Department of Conservation says it doubts it was 1080 that poisoned a seeing-eye dog in Tongariro National Park overnight Sunday. The golden labrador named "Taupo" and her owner were evacuated by helicopter on Monday morning from Oturere hut in the eastern side of park.
 

June 2, When man is not necessarily a dog's best friend
Baguio--WHAT happens when man, supposedly a dog's best friend becomes a dog's worst enemy? What happens is a series of cruelties that touches a chord in the heart of those who are not even pet lovers.