Dogs are doing in lampposts, again... Croatia 'Urinating dogs are being blamed for a rash of collapsing lampposts in Croatia...' [Ananova via David at Cronaca] It's an epidemic... dogs are doing in the city lights of Derbyshire, UK, too...
County, kennel in dogfight OR [Salem Statesman Journal]
House rejects animal photography ban 'A proposal that would have made it a felony to photograph animals on private property was rejected yesterday by the Missouri House...' The fur may be flyin' but nobody's buyin' the so-called 'puppy mill protection act.'
One proponent said 'he feared groups like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the Earth Liberation Front, which he called "a terrorist animal rights group." ' [Columbian Tribune]
Dogs in cars hasn't been updated for a month, but who cares. Look at all those dogs in cars... [USA Today]
This doggy pen holder at Disturbing Auctions never sold. View the poodle magnet, which looks suspiciously like it's made of banned dog and cat fur... talk about bad taste... [USA Today] (The art of turning trash into treasure ... online ... a voyeuristic delight).
Elliot Landrum's surfer dog , Toby, cuts a swath with his surf board. [BLN]
Dog gnaws off piece of owner's foot while owner sleeps PA A man who has no feeling in his feet (due to diabetes) fell asleep and didn't notice when his Labrador-mix, started chewing on his foot...
Logan says he believes his 5-year-old granddaughter, Sierra, saved his life by waking him up. "That's when I realized there was something wrong with my foot," says Logan, "but I couldn't feel it and it was bleeding -- bleeding all over the bottom of the bed." [KDKA] (a reason to wear shoes around dogs... )
Woman collects 30 tons of garbage Hong Kong The ultimate hoarder collected rats, rat carcasses and even new born kittens... how in the world did she manage to do it... and not get caught. Hong Kong's officials found her rathole apartment dwellings as they campaigned to clean up the city, in an an effort to stem the epidemic of the mysterious and deadly viral illness, SARS. [CNews Weird News]
Pricey pups Advice for prospective owners includes only buying dogs from reputable breeders (if you want a purebred dog). [CNN] (Over 25% of all dogs in animal shelters are purebred too; most dogs arrive at dog pounds through no fault of their own: owner moves away, owner loses jobs, owners die, unspayed dog has puppies, owner gets bored of dog, etc... )
Animal Planet Expo St. Louis MO After you get that puppy, you have to buy it stuff... attend the fantastic Bark in the Park dog events (from 8 to 1 p.m.) and the Animal Planet Expo from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. on May 17, 2003... Animal Planet Rescue, Frontline, Heartguard and Discovery Channel co-sponsor the free event. Dr. Holly Knor From Animal Planet's Hit Series Emergency Vets will discuss pet health and awareness during special presentations... and more... [PRNewswire]
Pet Stores Criticized For Selling Sick Dogs NY [Suffolk Life Newspapers]
Customs dog team microchips dogs NZ Customs microchipped its detector dogs in an effort to promote responsible ownership... [New Zealand Herald] (Some detractors argue microchipping may cause injury to a dog because over time, a microchip might potentially stray from the injection site ... we microchipped our dog; he didn't even notice it.)
Unleash that dog... couple fears leash law may kill their swimming dog NZ One couple's conundrum: allow the dog to swim leashed and possibly drown from a tangled leash, but not get fined ... or ... pay the fine (when caught) and allow their blue heeler its freewheeling swims... [Stuff]
Dog delays 153,000 commuters, ruins 166 train schedules ... by walking on subway tracks Japan Osaka commuters got an unwelcome reprieve from work 'when a large Afghan dog walked through the ticket gate into the station, jumped off the platform and started walking on the tracks in the direction of the next station, slowing down a train behind it...' [Japan Times] (leash that dog... cool photo with article )
U.S. Police Canine Association's top dog A 7-year-old water spaniel rescued from a animal shelter was awarded top prize at the annual detecter dog trials... [Star Tribune] (must see photo accompanies article... Some of the best dogs in the world await euthanasia at animal shelters, unless they are rescued like this one... )
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Man jumps into ocean to save his dog from attacking greyhound UK When a dog attacked out of nowhere, a seaside walk turned into a harrowing experience for a butcher and his little Yorkshire terrier...
"All of a sudden the greyhound pulled Teddy over the side of the sea wall and began dragging him into the water. "I plunged into the water as I could see Teddy just sort of floating trying to keep his head above the water. I went in up to my neck before I managed to grab Teddy... " [Essex Chronicle]
Soldier uses Army loophole to get found dog home CO 'Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jim Hines is the only one to bring home a dog...' (instead of a bride). [Ventura County Star]
Police investigate double dog shooting CT "Two dogs shot in broad daylight, leaving neighbors horrified..." One dog died at the scene and the other underwent life-saving surgery; one bullet shattered in the dog's spine... [WTNH]
Dog sees shrink after attacking terrified postal worker UK 'A dog facing being put down after attacking a terrified postman has been granted a reprieve after a court heard the animal is to see a canine psychologist..'. [Edinburg Evening News]
Pet owners spend oodles on their poodles (and other dogs) NY [WROC]
Related: There's no heartbreak at the posh pooch hotel, Doggy day care, toys... it's expensive to own a pet NY [WROC] (but worth it... )
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