Month: October 2008
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Max’s 1,000 Mile Journey
Max the Maltese went missing from his backyard in Brandon, FL five months ago. His owner thought he was gone forever, but it seems Max...
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Trick Or…Win A Treat
We're having some Halloween fun here at Dogster, a trick or treat giveaway. Pet Botanics, by Cardinal, has given us three bags of Healthy Omega...
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Robot Service Dogs
Charlie Kemp is a Georgia Tech professor and robotics researcher. He is also dog father to a Goldendoodle named Daisy. Since getting Daisy his work...
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Halloween Safety Tips
I posted this on October 2d but wanted to do a special re-post for any Dogsters who may have missed it. The article has some...
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Do Some Dogs not Like People?
I have four large dogs. Two of them are friendly and no problem in public. The other two are male littermates (almost three years old)...
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Stay George Stay
Please take a moment to read about George and sign the petition on behalf of him. George has lived with his loving companion for nearly...
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The Dog Ate My…Car
Since I always like to leave things on an up note I have a funny story out of Australia. I've heard of the dog eating...
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Dog Buried Alive
This is a very disturbing story, not easy to post. Even harder to read. The purpose of putting this on the blog is to bring...
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Service Dog On Bus Killed
In Portland, Oregon a woman was traveling on a bus when her service dog was attacked and killed by a larger dog. A big dog...
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Vote Against Cruelty
Whether you want Mittens or Rowdy for President this is a vote you'll want to cast. The ASPCA is having a Vote Against Cruelty campaign,...
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Alleged Dog Training Ring Broken
In Riviera Beach, FL Pit Bulls were taken from a home where suspected dog fight training was taking place. A phone call about a dog...
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Two Police Officers Hit Pet Dogs
In North Wales, UK two officers living together are facing possible jail time for cruelty against their pet dogs. A neighbor who had noticed some...
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Study Lists the Top 10 Human Drugs that Poison Pets
Many human medicines are poisonous to pets. For this reason, I strongly recommend against giving human drugs to cats or dogs. I have seen many...
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Photo Contest: Smiles All Around
I love smiling dogs - there's just something about a canine grin that makes everyone happy. This week's shot comes from a recent session held...
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Pet Blabber
Ever wonder what it would look like if your dog could talk? There's a fun site called Blabberize where you take a picture of your...
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Hoarder Arrested
An accused animal hoarder who skipped bail on two cruelty cases has finally been arrested after two years on the run. The arrest of Barbara...
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Life Of Luxury
There's a story out of Melbourne, Australia about two dogs who were left $700,000 by their owner. The pair will spend their remaining days at...
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Photo Contest Winner for 10/27/08
Wow, another tough choice for me this week. The baying Basset inspired quite a few award-worthy quotes but, in the end, Jamee Fry came through...
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Dog “Caught” By Fishermen At Sea
This is an amazing story out of the UK. Two fishermen were a mile out at sea when they "caught" Freddie, a 14-year-old Cairn Terrier....
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Tips On Bringing Home A Shelter Dog
I thought a great ending to American Humane's Adopt-A-Dog Month would be to post tips on how to safely bring home your shelter dog. Bark...
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“Killer” Bees Attack Dogs
In Riviera Beach, FL a 70 year-old-woman was injured and three dogs killed when attacked by bees living at a vacant house. Nancy J. Hill...
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Placebos Widely Used in Human and Veterinary Medicine
An article on Yahoo! news the other day caught my eye. Here is an excerpt. American doctors regularly prescribe placebo pills that are intended to...
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Heroic Leo Saves Kittens
In Melbourne, Australia Leo the dog is being hailed a hero. A raging fire was burning, but Leo stood guard over a box of newborn...
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Can Hormone Therapy Prevent Mating in Dogs?
My female yellow Lab (about 17 months) is in heat right now (second time). My male yellow Lab (about seven years) is going nuts and...
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Sniffer Dogs…In The Bedroom
That's right, sniffer dogs are being used in the bedroom. Not just any bedroom, your teenager's room is the target for these dogs. Sniff Dogs,...
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Raffle For Baby Emma
Baby Emma is a 3 month old Chihuahua with a severe facial deformity. Although Emma requires round the clock care and has extensive medical bills...
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In The Doghouse
An elderly couple in Queens, NY had 33 poodles removed from their house on Wednesday. A social worker who visits the owners alerted the ASPCA...
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Microchip Helps Locate Missing Dog
Microchips are being used with increasing frequency in pets. I recommend them in my patients. Microchips have made it possible for me to reunite several...
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Police Dogs Get Bulletproof Vests
Police dogs risk their lives for us everyday, now thanks to Vest 'N .P.D.P. they're a little safer. Police officers count on bulletproof vests every...
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Trick Or Treat, Smell My Paws
Halloween is a week away, busy doggy parents everywhere are scrambling to get ready. According to a survey done by Dogster, 65% of dog owners...
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