Author Archives: DogMom

How Bomb Dogs Are Trained

Posted on May 14, 2012 by DogMom

Tweet Meet Xxara — she’s one of 13 dogs who work for Los Angeles County’s Metro system, checking buses and trains for explosives. (The double letter at the beginning of her name indicates that she was named for either a … Continue reading →

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USDA Wants to Close Internet Puppy-Sale Loophole

Posted on May 11, 2012 by DogMom

Tweet When the Animal Welfare Act was passed way back in 1966, it set standards for breeding dogs for sale and research (that last part gives me the heebie-jeebies). Retail sales were exempted from inspections, the idea being that anyone … Continue reading →

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Rescued Vick Dog is Certified Therapy Dog

Posted on April 30, 2012 by DogMom

Tweet Hector was rescued from Michael Vick’s dog-fighting operation 5 years ago today. In February 2009, he completed his training to become a certified therapy dog. Hector was also featured in this episode of The Dog Files: Cheers to Hector … Continue reading →

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Frisky Dog Flees, Foils Flights

Posted on April 27, 2012 by DogMom

Tweet What do you do when a 14-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback named Byrdie breaks out of his kennel and goes racing down the runway at La Guardia airport? Well, if you’re an airport worker, you chase the dog … a long, … Continue reading →

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Dog Owner Sues over China-Made Chicken Treats

Posted on April 20, 2012 by DogMom

Tweet We’ve written before about the dangers of dog treats produced in China. There have been widespread reports of illness and even death among dogs eating the tainted treats; but because a specific contaminant has not been pinpointed, the FDA … Continue reading →

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Helping the Homeless … and their Dogs

Posted on April 18, 2012 by DogMom

Tweet Sixteen years ago, Lori Weise couldn’t get to her job in downtown Los Angeles without seeing the homeless being bullied, and their dogs being abused. So she founded Downtown Dog Rescue in the back of the furniture factory where … Continue reading →

Posted in News about Dogs | Tagged dog rescue, dog-blog, Dogs, fostering, homeless, homeless-and-their-dogs, Los Angeles, neutering, spaying, that-mutt-a-dog-blog | 1 Comment

Dog Lovers’ Infographic

Posted on April 15, 2012 by DogMom

TweetThanks to the folks at Holy Kaw for this infographic, originally posted by a Canadian company that makes biodegradable doggie-doo bags.

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Animal Lover Shoots for Shelters

Posted on April 13, 2012 by DogMom

Tweet Eric Wilson explains how he came to take photographs of adoptable animals for his local animal shelter. What a wonderful service to provide! He’s very frank about the challenges involved, as well as the rewards. I really hope other … Continue reading →