Month: August 2009
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2009 Community Service Pet Hero
In May I posted about Dogster member Brittney (two-legged) and her dog Sam, partners in the Puppy Raising Program. The Foundation for Service Dog Support,...
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Enter Our Toys Contest
I just want to remind everypup about the fun contest taking place. We are giving away 10 Dogtronics toys, which bring the magic of battery-operated...
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Photo Contest Winner for 8/31/2009
Boy, you guys made it really tough to pick a winner this week. Lots and lots of excellent entries. However, I have to hand it...
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Prepare Dogs For Back To School Schedule
Kids across the country are back in school, or will be after the Labor Day holiday. Going back to school means changes to the family...
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Looks Like Bo Had a Sweet Vacation
Ted here. Just couldn't resist posting this one! Bo on the tarmac in Martha's Vineyard about to board Air Force One. (via Jezebel)...
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Can You Digg It? Or Do You Stumble Upon It?
Do you use Digg? Stumble Upon? Do you want to? If you're a Digg user and would like to join our Dogster Digg Crew, send...
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How Can I Find Low Cost Veterinary Care in my Town?
Dear Dr. Barchas, About three years ago, I adopted a puppy mill girl Cairn/Westie and she's The Best Girl. Two years ago, I had to...
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Half a Million, Baby… Half a Million…
Just in case you missed it, a few days ago we shot up over That's a lot o' dogs. And a lot o' love. Our...
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New Dog Law In Pennsylvania
Good news coming out of Pennsylvania, a new dog law was passed. The budget may still not be agreed upon but House Bill 39 was....
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Senator Ted Kennedy Remembered As Dog Lover
Regardless of what you thought of Sen. Ted Kennedy one thing can't be disputed, he loved dogs. Throughout his long political career he worked on...
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Express Yourself
No it's not a mistake. The name at the top of this post is correct. That's right, this is Lisa, Horst's wife. I figure since...
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Dog Saves Newborn
An abandoned baby boy was saved thanks to a dog who looked after him like he was one of her newborn puppies. Here's the amazing...
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Dog Of SPCA Leader Dies In Hot Car
The CEO of Richmond's SPCA, Robin Starr, left her 16-year-old dog in her car where he suffered heat stroke and later died. The blind and...
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Philadelphia Dog Lovers Tailgate For Second Chance
In Philadelphia, Eagles fans may be tailgating in the parking lot, but dog lovers will be holding their own party far away from the field....
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Toys, Toys, Toys Contest
To help Dogsters celebrate National Dog Day we're giving away toys, toys, and more toys. Thanks to the generosity of Dogtronics , the makers of...
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Today Is National Dog Day!
Today is National Dog Day, although at our house it feels like everyday is national dog day. Unfortunately there are many homeless dogs that will...
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Pitbull Mix Puppies Left In Trashbag To Die, Need Home
A Dogster member found out about the plight of Petey and Polly and is trying to help their rescuer find them a loving forever home....
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First Dog Bo Vacationing On Martha’s Vineyard
Bo isn't the only dog vacationing on Martha's Vineyard, pups abound. You don't need to be the First Dog to have a good time on...
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Can Your Dog Get Swine Flu?
The swine flu is on everyone's mind these days. On the news you hear daily reports about the concern there will be a big outbreak...
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Dogfighting and Michael Vick: Where Do We Go From Here?
Michael Vick. The name not only turns heads - in our community, it makes pets and their people cry themselves to sleep. The Dogster "Jerk...
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Dog Fighting Ring Bust Outside Philadelphia
Since the Eagles signed Michael Vick dog fighting has been the talk of the town in Philly. To add fuel to the fire, The Philadelphia...
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Photo Caption Contest Winner for 8/24/2009
When we're reviewing entries here at contest HQ we make it a point of not looking at names until we've picked our top caption. This...
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Sabbath Memorial Dog Rescue Dogs At Risk
I want to thank Carol for letting me know about the situation Sabbath Rescue is dealing with. The rescue is about to be closed due...
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Till Death Do Us Part, Save Tia And Steve
If you've ever doubted a dog could be in love I think the story in the Citizens Times about two strays will change your mind....
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Why is my Dog’s Throat Swollen?
My dog is about eight years old and his throat area is enlarged, like really big. It doesn't really feel like a lump it feels...
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Can Prozac Help Dogs With Obsessive Personality Disorders?
I have a Vizsla mix (18-months, neutered male) who is highly excitable in the extreme and also exhibits a lot of obsessive behavior like running...
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Proposed California Law Would Outlaw Tail Docking–But There’s a Huge Catch
I nearly choked on my bagel when I read the following in the legislative update section of the July-August, 2009 issue of California Veterinarian (the...
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Enjoy Your Weekend
I didn't want anyone to have a vision of Michael Vick or his jersey stuck in their mind all weekend, so here's something to replace...
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Michael Vick NFL Dog Jerseys, What’s Next?
Just when you think you've seen everything along comes a customizable Michael Vick dog jersey. What more could a dog lover ask for? The L.A....
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Michael Vick Dogs To Vicktory Dogs
Cherry and Georgia, former Vick dogs sent to Best Friends Animal Society, are on the final leg of their long journey back from hell. The...
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