Various legends are told in order to explain the appearance of the Kerry blue terrier breed. Some say that the peasants bred them for hunting purposes since noblemen monopolized the use of wolfhounds. Thus, noblemen hunted with their wolfhounds while peasants poached with their Kerries. Another legend speaks of a wrecked Russian ship that contained a blue dog. This dog swam into Irish shores and .. more …
If you’re like other dog owners, you’re taking a much closer look at those dog food labels. They claim to offer the top quality, balanced diet for your pet, but how can you know if it’s true? How do you guarantee that your dog eats only healthy food? Is it even possible to get healthy dog food from manufacturers now? It has become tougher to find inexpensive healthy dog food. They use high levels .. more …
Homemade dog food has recently become a popular choice among many dog owners especially that in the United States commercial dog food were found out to have poisonous ingredients. However with homemade dog food, you are sure of what you are feeding your dog. There are many recommendations on what kind of homemade dog food you should feed your dogs. Just keep in mind that a balanced canine diet .. more …
Eight was not a lucky number – not for the pooches found in filthy rooms in two flats. The illegal breeders were a teenage couple.Volunteer rescuers, following a tip-off, rescued the eight dogs from the two Housing Board flats in Bukit Panjang and Yishun.The couple, a 16-year-old girl and her teenage boyfriend, were breeding the dogs for sale without a licence.The rescue effort took a week, .. more …
“This is my fourth K-9 partner over my law enforcement career,” Frost said. “I don’t get why the administration can’t see the value in these animals – can’t see all the good they bring to the job. In my opinion every officer who is qualified for a dog and knows how to treat the dog should have one.” Nightmare is a trained police take-down dog. He is a purebred German Shepherd whose mother was .. more …
Firefighters were called to the residence on Tuesday afternoon to find it in flames. Linda Nash, the owner of the kennels and the homeowner, said on Thursday she told an inspector that she was not renewing her breeder’s license. An account has been set up for donations for dog food and supplies for the 22 dogs that remain in outdoor kennels not affected by the fire. A fund has been set up at .. more …
~li~ Reprints Proponents of pet chicken ownership in Northbrook scored a victory Tuesday when the Village Board voted 4-2 to submit the issue for further review by the Communications and Legislation Committee. Northbrook residents made their case to the board at its regular meeting that chickens should be considered domesticated pets, deserving the same treatment and respect as cats and dogs. .. more …
The Washington State Patrol is requesting a law to help troopers control inappropriate behavior on state ferries.Sen. Kevin Ranker of San Juan Island introduced the bill Monday. It mentions smoking, spitting, littering, skateboarding and letting a pet off a leash. The misdemeanors on vessels or ferry terminals could bring up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.The Kitsap Sun reports ( ferries .. more …
AGOURA HILLS Dog adoption event set next weekend Camp Bow Wow Agoura Hills, along with Labs and Buddies Rescue, will host a dog adoption event from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 28.This month’s adoption will include Labrador retriever mix puppies from two litters who are between 4 and 5 months old, and Princess Diana, a purebred black Lab between 2 and 3 years old.The adoption will take place at Camp Bow .. more …
The victim, 45, was walking her dogs in the 3700 block of Maple near Ellsworth and Golfside roads on the township’s east side.The dogs of a neighbor got loose from their fenced yard as she and her dogs were walking past the house “and began attacking the woman,” according to Pittsfield Township police.The two small dogs also were mauled and died from their injuries. The woman was taken to St. .. more …
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