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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Astoria Goes French — Bulldog, that is
Tweet The New York Times (which seems to be running a lot of dog stories these days) delves into Astoria’s recent infatuation with French bulldogs. In the last few years, at least 32 of them have come to live in … Continue reading
Dog Whisperer Inspires Parents
Tweet According to the New York Times, an increasing number of parents are applying dog-training principles — in particular, those of Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer — to raising their children. What do you think? We say that our pets … Continue reading
Landlords Sued, Pay $300k for Evicting Helper Dog
TweetA heartbreaking story about a disabled woman whose landlords refused to allow her to keep her companion dog, even with a doctor’s note, because it exceeded their newly imposed weight limitations for pets. The settlement will help the woman with … Continue reading
Posted in News about Dogs
Tagged Dog Laws, German Shepherd, Labrador, rescue-organizations, Therapy Dogs
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Reunited
TweetAmong the many heartwarming videos of dogs welcoming troops back home from duty is this one of Gracie greeting Captain Andrew Schmidt on his return from Afghanistan: Note: Capt. Schmidt posted this a few years ago, and recently it started … Continue reading
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Tagged Dogs with Jobs, Living with Dogs, Lost dogs, Rescue, Reunions, sabi-dog-reunion
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Wanted: Government Dog-Sledder
Tweet Really? Yes. The federal government will pay someone — exactly one person, among its nearly 20 million employees — to run a dog sled. The National Park Service needs a new kennels manager at Denali National Park and Preserve. … Continue reading
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Tagged dog-sledder-blogs, Figurine, Husky, Living with Dogs, Siberian Husky
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Moments With Baxter
Tweet Please read Janet Kinosian’s beautiful post about Baxter, a certified therapy dog. At 19.5 years, Baxter was the world’s oldest therapy dog, working — at the end of his own life — with end-of-life patients at a hospice. This … Continue reading
Los Angeles Opens Dog-Fighting Hotline
Tweet The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, in conjunction with the Humane Society of the United States, has opened a 24-hour hotline to receive tips about dogfighting. Rewards of up to $5,000 will be given for tips leading to … Continue reading
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Pampered Pups in Manhattan
Tweet What do city dogs do for fun? Jill Abramson and her retriever puppy, Scout, find heated pools, doggy day camps, and other services for canny canines and their humans.
