Monthly Archives: January 2009

Cat Toy Sidelines Show Dog

Posted on January 31, 2009 by DogMom

TweetA mystery toy put Stetson out of commission for two years. But he’s back, and in fine form. Nobody knows where the catnip-filled toy came from, or how the Alaskan malamute swallowed it – it was too big to pass, … Continue reading →

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AKC/Eukanuba Championship Tonight

Posted on January 31, 2009 by DogMom

TweetThe 8th annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is on tonight. Both Animal Planet and Discovery Channel will carry the show, starting at 8 p.m. Besides featuring the competitors from the national championship, the show will also air selected highlights from the … Continue reading →

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Florida Couple Clones Favorite Dog

Posted on January 29, 2009 by DogMom

TweetNina Otto and her husband share their 12-acre property in Boca Raton with 9 dogs, 4 birds, 10 cats, and 6 sheep. But one dog was so special to them that they had him cloned. Six years ago, the Ottos … Continue reading →

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A Nose For Fine Food and Fun

Posted on January 27, 2009 by DogMom

TweetDogs and their people, take note! Eugene, Oregon is hosting the fourth annual Oregon Truffle Festival from January 29 to February 1, and you and your furry friend are both invited. Why dogs? “The reason why dogs are invited to … Continue reading →

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300 More Dogs Rescued

Posted on January 24, 2009 by DogMom

TweetAuthorities took more than 300 dogs from a “filthy” kennel in Skagit County, Washington yesterday. That makes over 600 dogs that have been rescued in the last week from two kennels. Veteran animal workers said the conditions were “appalling” and … Continue reading →

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150 More Dogs Seized in Ongoing Investigation

Posted on January 23, 2009 by DogMom

TweetAuthorities in Washington state raided a suspected puppy mill in Skagit County on Wednesday. They found 400 dogs in poor living conditions and took 150 as evidence. A raid last week on a property in Snohomish County yielded 155 dogs. … Continue reading →

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PetSmart Recalls Dog Biscuits

Posted on January 21, 2009 by DogMom

TweetPetSmart has recalled seven of its Grreat Choice Dog Biscuit flavors in the wake of a salmonella scare. The biscuits have not been linked to any known illnesses, but PetSmart has pulled them as a precautionary measure. The biscuits contain … Continue reading →

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Raid Rescues 155 Dogs

Posted on January 20, 2009 by DogMom

TweetAuthorities raided a home in Snohomish County, Washington last Friday night. They found 155 dogs, most in poor condition. Four cats and three parrots were also found on the property. Eighty-seven of the dogs were living in a converted attic. … Continue reading →