Man gets calls from people who think he's that awful dog-kicker TN [Romenesko's Obscure Store] (hold the phone... )

Posh pet resort plans irk neighbors TX When it comes to pet resorts, 'not in my neighborhood' is the typical response by the planned community. Even though 'Elite Suites would be a $2 million luxury resort, complete with spacious suites that each have cozy beds, color TV sets and full meal service – everything the discriminating dog or cat could hope for,' neighbors are howling with dismay over anticipated noise pollution, odor pollution and dropped property values.  [Dallas Morning News]

Another reason to get involved in helping dog rescue organizations:

Man arrested for killing dog with drop-kick punt TN [CNEWS]

Spring - the season for Tick bites MO [KYTV] (To prevent ticks and fleas during Spring season,  I double up on tick and flea prevention for my dogs; in combination with their monthly Frontline, I use my vet's recommended special Tick/flea collars).

 Adopt Mikey, the sweetest chow chow, ... MD We will have Mikey in a foster home in Maryland by the end of the week. Here's your chance to get the best dog in the world. Mikey is a gorgeous, happy, playful, quiet chow chow. I spent a day with him and never heard him bark once. My groomer had him playing with her little terrier, a rat-sized barky dog. She thought he was a 'one in a million' dog because 'his temperment is so docile and sweet. He let me trim his nails, cut his mats out and smiled while I did it...'

 If you are interested, please write me , so I can arrange a visit for you... We want the perfect home for the perfect dog. Chows need play time with people and pets and more grooming than the average dog.