Monthly Archives: October 2008

Pound Pup is Now Certified Narcotics Dog

Posted on October 30, 2008 by DogMom

TweetJohn Maney, a 26-year veteran of the Polk County, FL Sheriff’s Department, needed a new dog to work narcotics with him. But there was no money in the budget. So Maney went to the pound, looking for a dog with … Continue reading →

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Akita Needs Surgery to Come Unglued

Posted on October 30, 2008 by DogMom

TweetPatrick Ohara’s dog Tyko got herself in a sticky mess when she swallowed some Gorilla Glue. The glue combined with the water she drank to form a solid, football-sized mass in her stomach. After a trip to the vet, Tyko … Continue reading →

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Students Work to End Dog Racing in Massachusetts

Posted on October 30, 2008 by DogMom

TweetThe newly-formed animal welfare club at Chatham High School is campaigning on behalf of a ballot measure that would end greyhound racing in Massachusetts. Proponents of the measure say that the dogs are kept in small cages 20 hours a … Continue reading →

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Obama, McCain Canine Lookalikes Announced

Posted on October 30, 2008 by DogMom

TweetWebsite Rover411.com sponsored a “My Dog Looks Like Obama or McCain” contest, and the winners have been announced: a Boxer and a Maltese. Photos of both winning dogs and their look-alike politicians, as well as pix of the runner-up dogs … Continue reading →

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If Dogs Could Talk: From Florida to Chicago

Posted on October 30, 2008 by DogMom

TweetMax the Maltese, who disappeared from a home in Florida months ago, is headed back home

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Pet Safety Tips for Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2008 by DogMom

Tweet It’s that time of year again; soon there will be hordes of little goblins, ghosts, witches, fairies, and who-knows-what-else knocking on our doors. Along with all the costumes, trick-or-treating, and gorging on sweets, it’s a time for pet owners … Continue reading →

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Santa Barbara Shelters Overflowing with Chihuahuas

Posted on October 24, 2008 by DogMom

TweetThe economic downturn is affecting an upscale dog – the chihuahua. Though people from all walks of life have chihuahuas, they’ve been especially popular among some trendier lifestyles. Now, people being foreclosed on find themselves unable to keep their pets, … Continue reading →

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Freddie’s Lucky Catch of the Day

Posted on October 24, 2008 by DogMom

TweetFreddie, a 14-year-old cairn terrier, got more than he bargained for when he went for a walk along the beach in Northumberland, England with his owner, 73-year-old Jean Brigstock. Disoriented by the fog, Freddie got too close to the waves … Continue reading →

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