Australian shepherd magnet from Dogstuff
The Seattle Times has a nice “aww” story about an Australian shepherd who’s adopted a litter of kittens.
Trainer Ann Allums with Meryl, a Vicktory dog
The Salt Lake City Deseret News has an update on some of Michael Vick’s dogs and how they’re adapting to love and kindness.
Curt Fournier, Victoria Januszewski, and Benny promote the Powerloo
There are around 75,000 dogs in the United States. Each of them produces, on average, a pound of waste a day.
That’s a lot of dog poop. And most of it is either left on the ground, where it can contaminate water, or wrapped in plastic and sent to a landfill.
The Detroit Free Press reports on Curt Fournier’s response — the Powerloo, an in-ground doggie toilet that connects to existing sewer lines.
What do you think, readers? Would you install an outdoor toilet for your pooch?
Another option: doggie obstacle course from Dogstuff
Blaine Harper at the San Francisco Examiner has a good discussion on whether you need a treadmill for your dog, and what you should consider if you’re looking for one.
Safe to approach: plush skunk dog toy from Dogstuff
It’s that time of year when skunks are out and about, and dogs are more likely to have olfactorily unpleasant encounters with them. The Chicago Tribune has some tips for owners, including how to decrease the likelihood of such encounters, and a homemade anti-stink recipe for those who do find their dogs — and their noses — on the receiving end of what skunks dish out.
Yellow lab trinket box from Dogstuff
The Chicago Tribune takes us through the life of a volunteer family raising Vesper, a yellow lab and potential “leader dog,” in Moline.
Rascal comes by his title honestly
Rascal is descended from ugly dog royalty, a movie star, and irresistible to women, according to his owner Dane Andrew.
What else is going on in Rascal’s life? The Tahoe Daily Tribune has the details.
