Nathan Winograd Chatting Live Tonight at RescueNetwork.org
Thanks to Christie K. from the ever-helpful and informative PetConnection for barking in this announcement. Christie K. wrote: Hi, Joy! Just letting you know, since…
Day: February 1, 2008
Dogster Odie Passes to the Rainbow Bridge
Dogster is a little quieter and much sadder today. Odie, the Pug known internationally as “the talking dog,” is now gracing the Rainbow Bridge with…
Labrador Retriever Boo Helps New York Boy Talk
Thanks to Newsday.com for this article. NYC suburbs: Therapy dog prompts special needs child to talk January 31, 2008 MAHOPAC, N.Y. – A black Labrador…
People who have dogs get more exercise
Pets are good for people. This is obvious to anyone who has enjoyed the sense of well-being that comes from petting a dog or snuggling…
Please enjoy the new format
Starting today, the Ask Dr. Barchas column is expanding into a new blog format. This will enable me to answer more questions each week. Also,…
Update on Edna’s Abduction and Murder Case
Thanks to Edna’s furdad, Bill, for barking in this update on the case against Edna’s murderer. The DA’s office has taken the unprescedented step of…
Maltese Dogster Samantha Stolen, $1000 Reward Offered for Her Safe Return
Dogster Samantha was stolen from her home in Brooklyn, New York! The evil thieves broke in and all they took was Samantha and her carrier!…
Chapel of Hope in Dog Park PlayGround and Pawty Place
Aren’t Dogsters and Catsters just the best?!?!? I know you probably get tired of me saying that (I don’t) but it’s soooooo true! We know…
Canine Science Forum in Budapest, Hungary July 5-9
Csaba Monar barked in to tell us about what looks to be a truly ground-breaking scientific conference in Budapest, Huangary this July. If I could,…
Nathan Winograd and the No Kill Movement
Thanks to Francis Rocks and the Bipedess for barking in to talk about Nathan Winograd and the No Kill Movement. I’m going to open this…
Vick Dog Leo Finds New Life and Love as Therapy Dog
Thanks to the San Jose Mercury News for this great news! One of Vick’s pit bulls now helping children and seniors in South Bay By…
Virginia Legislation to Curb Dog Breeders Passes Committee
Thanks to Roanoke.com for this article. Dog-breeding measure survives panel A plan to boost licensing and inspection requirements passed a House hurdle by a 9-8…