Dog and elderly man rescued in separate hiking incidents - Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Firefighters rescued a dog and a senior citizen from hiking trails today in separate incidents, a fire official said. About 11:50 a.m. a 14-month-old golden Labrador retriever named Lani was walking with her two owners when she slipped from a steep

Chips on shoulder or barking mad? City gone to dogs - Sydney Morning Herald
IF YOUR local park feels overrun by dogs, it may well be. More than a year since the City of Sydney introduced dog-friendly policies and off-leash parks, new figures show huge increases in the number of dogs in all Sydney metropolitan council areas

Ethiopian man shackles girl with dogs  - ONE News
Hundreds of women have rallied to demand the death penalty for a man who shackled a girl with dogs for 18 years and abused her, the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) reports. The unnamed suspect from Adama - a town 100 kilometres east of the capital Addis

FAYETTEVILLE : 2 UA police dogs have noses keyed to find explosives - Northwest Arkansas News
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/JASON IVESTER Jeff Shetlar, a University of Arkansas police officer, takes his dog Dox through scent-tracking exercises last month at the campus police station on Razorback Road in Fayetteville. UA recently purchased two

Surviving dog returns home, investigation still underway - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
ARNOLD, Mo. — Of the eight show dogs left overnight in a hot van in Jefferson County, the only one to survive is now back home with her owners. That dog, a Siberian Husky named Cinder, miraculously survived being left in a van June 22 where

Man walking dog discovers dead body on the streets of Queens - New York Daily News
A man walking his dog stumbled upon a dead man - the victim of a hit-and-run driver - in the middle of a Queens street Friday. “I couldn’t imagine any human being leaving someone like that,” said the dog walker, who didn’t want his name used. He was

Pachyderms outperform people in NYC cross-species eating contest, 505 - Hartford Courant
NEW YORK (AP) — In the fight of pachyderms vs. people — the pachyderms now have the upper trunk. Three circus elephants scored a decisive victory over three human competitive eaters at a cross-species eating contest Friday, chomping down on 505

WATCH: Dog found mutilated in dumpster - KVUE
A dog was found tied up in layers of black plastic bags. The woman who found the dog believes she was tortured, killed, and dumped. “I wasn’t expecting to find this,” said Vicki McCauley. McCauley and some co-workers found the dog near the

Race dogs common site during NASCAR weekends - NASCAR
Many traits define our NASCAR drivers: talent, sponsorships, teams, car numbers and so forth; however, few think to identify the sport’s top wheelmen by their four-legged companions. Considered to be a best friend off the track, drivers’ dogs are

Fireworks can be torture for dogs, officer says - Stamford Advocate
NORWALK — Police warn dog owners that Fourth of July fireworks can turn an otherwise normal dog into a panting, quivering bundle of fur. For many dogs, “it is the worst day of the year,” Animal Control Officer Rick Duddie said. “Dogs that never

Dog found two days after airport escape - United Press International
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 3 (UPI) — The Alaska Department of Transportation said a dog that escaped from its kennel at an Anchorage airport was recaptured two days later. Roger Wetherell, a spokesman for Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport

Baseball Fans Are Warned About Hot Dog Consumption - KSPR.com
You can have your peanuts and cracker jacks but a national organization of doctors says stay away from franks at the ball park, and they’ve brought their message to the ball park. The Cancer Project in St. Louis wants the Cardinals to put warning

Deputies take 76 dogs from Florida puppy mill - Orlando Sentinel
HOLLISTER - Authorities say they’ve confiscated 76 dogs after raiding an illegal puppy mill in Hollister. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to an anonymous tip Thursday morning. Officials found there wasn’t enough food and water on the

FAYETTEVILLE : 2 UA police dogs have noses keyed to find explosives - Northwest Arkansas News
The University of Arkansas’ newest police officers aren’t lazy, it’s just that frantic scratching doesn’t mix well with explosives. Dox and Orno are the UA Police Department’s new explosive-detecting dogs. The Hungarian-bred German shepherds can

Giant breed rescue group facing difficult times - East Brunswick Sentinel
Linda Gress, a New Egypt resident, founded All About Them Giant Breed Rescue (AATGBR) 10 years ago. The group saves Great Danes, Irish wolfhounds, mastiffs, and similar large breeds from euthanasia in shelters, and currently has 32 dogs in foster

City Councilman Learns the Folly of Breed-Specific Dog Bans - Reason.com
Aaron Rochester, a city councilman in Sioux City, Iowa, who led an effort to get pit bulls banned in the city is now appealing to prevent his own dog from being euthanized after it apparently bit a neighbor. His dog? A Labrador. It’s just an anecdote

Girl shackled with dogs for 18 years - Gulf Times
Hundreds of women have rallied to demand the death penalty for a man who shackled a girl with dogs for 18 years and abused her, the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) reported yesterday. The unnamed suspect from Adama - a town 100km east of the capital

76 Dogs Taken From “Puppy Mill,” Officials Say - The Ledger
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to an anonymous tip Thursday morning. Officials found there wasn’t enough food and water on the property or enough room for the dogs to exercise. Several dogs also appeared to have eye infections. The

2 British police dogs die after being left in car during heat wave - Minneapolis Star Tribune
LONDON - Two British police dogs died after being left in a car during a heat wave, police said Thursday. The German shepherds were left in a car Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of police headquarters in Nottingham, about 140 miles (225

Puppy mill dogs start heading to new homes today - WTKR
After a long road these pups are ready to find new homes. They are among the 300 hundred dogs rescued from a puppy mill in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Norfolk SPCA says the dogs were cooped up in small pens, wire crates and kennels and some even

Deputies take 76 dogs from Florida puppy mill - Orlando Sentinel
HOLLISTER - Authorities say they’ve confiscated 76 dogs after raiding an illegal puppy mill in Hollister. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to an anonymous tip Thursday morning. Officials found there wasn’t enough food and water on the

Deputies take 76 dogs from Florida puppy mill - Orlando Sentinel
HOLLISTER - Authorities say they’ve confiscated 76 dogs after raiding an illegal puppy mill in Hollister. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to an anonymous tip Thursday morning. Officials found there wasn’t enough food and water on the

Hot Dogs - Chicago Tribune
NEW YORK (AP) — In the fight of pachyderms vs. people — the pachyderms now have the upper trunk. Three circus elephants scored a decisive victory over three human competitive eaters at a cross-species eating contest Friday, chomping down on

Deadly danger to dogs - WABC
WILLIAMSBURG (WABC) — Up until last week, 6-year-old Parker was about as playful as any dog could be, but then his owner, Aaron Goodman, noticed a change. “Started throwing up. A bit lethargic. Energy levels were down. Ears were flat. Tail was

2 British police dogs die after being left in car during heat wave - Minneapolis Star Tribune
LONDON - Two British police dogs died after being left in a car during a heat wave, police said Thursday. The German shepherds were left in a car Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of police headquarters in Nottingham, about 140 miles (225

Hotels going to the dogs - The Sun
Treats include canine menus and room service, doggy divans and chocs. There are walks specially devised for those with short, medium and long legs at their Monkbar hotel in York. The chain’s Dower House has four rooms with direct access to the hotel

Dozens Offer To Help Confiscated Dogs - News4Jax.com
HOLLISTER, Fla. — One day after dozens of dogs were removed from a suspected puppy mill in southern Putnam County, nearly that many families have flooded the county’s animal services office with phone calls and e-mails offering to help care for the

Web Site Saves Death Row Dogs - News 4
At the Sundance Boarding Kennel in Palmer Lake, most of the residents are there on vacation, while their families take some time away. When owner, Suzi Gordon, has room in her kennel she looks for dogs she can save. “There’s usually a home for

Pickens County deputies shoot wild dogs - Tuscaloosa News
The dogs lived under an abandoned mobile home off Gore Road in Pickensville, about a half mile from where Israel Pope Jr. lived. Pope’s remains were found on his property late Monday night. Pickens County Sheriff David Abston said that it is

Surviving dog returns home, investigation still underway - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
ARNOLD, Mo. — Of the eight show dogs left overnight in a hot van in Jefferson County, the only one to survive is now back home with her owners. That dog, a Siberian Husky named Cinder, miraculously survived being left in a van June 22 where

Don’t miss Smyrna fireworks tonight - Nashville Tennessean
Residents wanting to celebrate the nation’s independence can get an early jump with Smyrna’s annual fireworks celebration tonight. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with food, fun and activities at the park, located at 110 Sam Ridley Parkway across from

Norwegian crown prince’s family gets pet dog - Earthtimes
Oslo - Crown Prince Haakon, heir to the Norwegian throne, has added a pet dog to the royal household, local media reported Friday. Milly Kakao, a four-month old mix of Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle, has settled in well with the royal family

Animal Planet calls on local dog’s rescue - Huntington Herald-Press
One of Huntington’s four-legged public servants is about to receive national publicity. Local dog training facility Canine Companion trains therapy dogs to visit nursing homes and hospitals and assist licensed therapists in mental health, physical

Rant & Rave July 4 - Thomasville Times-Enterprise
“Praise to Teresa Williams for her reporting of the tragic wreck on Remington. Her words were very kind. I didn’t even know Mr. Mosley, but the story brought tears to my eyes.” “Thanks to the man who came to my aid when my dog got hit on

Somerset 4-H will honor 7 exemplary members - Bridgeton News
BRIDGEWATER — Seven 4-H members were recently named Outstanding 4-Hers of Somerset County. They’ll be recognized at a reception at the July15 4-H Association meeting. Each will share experiences and be recognized by peers, parents, volunteer leaders

America to Vote to Help Select Stars of First-Ever Mighty Dog(R) Movie - PR Newswire
ST. LOUIS, July 3 /PRNewswire/ — Calling all dog lovers! TV personality and dog lover Maria Menounos needs your help to pick the three mighty dogs who will have starring roles in a 3-5 minute dog umentary called Mighty Dog(R) Nation: The Movie

Heritage Festival Underway in Fayette County - WVNT-TV
FAYETTEVILLE- — It’s big time fun the small town way. Fayetteville is hosting the annual New River Gorge Heritage Festival this weekend. There have been various activities the last several days and there are still several events scheduled. Community

Beautiful Weather, Future Sox, Team USA and Fourth of July Fireworks - OurSports Central
The Fisher Cats will turn back the clock on Saturday, July 4, against the Sea Dogs at 7:05pm, when they take the field as the New Hampshire Primaries for the third time in team history. Witness some competitive eating before the game, with the first

Local store’s wine sales ‘going to the dogs’ - Norristown Times Herald
EAST NORRITON — Guide dog Valor raised his head, took one look at the bottles of fancy wine on a nearby table, then went back to his nap. But not for long. Was the individual interrupting his snoozing with a gentle head rub a dog person or a wine

Sea Dogs Acquire Galiev, Jurko at CHL Import Draft - OurSports Central
SAINT JOHN, NB — The 2009 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft was held today, with the Saint John Sea Dogs acquiring a pair of talented European players with the first and fourth overall selections.  With the first pick of the draft, Saint John

Sanctuary: 28 Days Left - Oxfordshire News
HUNDREDS of animals may have to be put down within weeks unless there is an 11th hour rescue bid to save an animal sanctuary. Earlier this year trustees at Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary, in Stadhampton, said they needed vital funding to keep it afloat

Coupon Queen: Buying unwanted items can offers savings - Chippewa Herald
I’m sure you know by now that I love getting groceries for free with coupons whenever possible. But we can’t get everything for free all of the time. Here’s a fun way to maximize coupon savings and get items very inexpensively, even when they

Antique store celebrates July 4 with weekend sale - Whittier Daily News
King Richard’s Antique Center, 12301 Whittier Blvd., will be celebrating Independence Day with a super sale this Friday through Sunday. From 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday they will be offering a free appraisal for one item and free hot dogs. Customers are

Fun-filled Fourth - Marie Evening News
EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA — What to do this weekend? Watch parades in nearly every town in the area. Stuff your face with barbeque chicken, pancakes, hot dogs, nachos and s’mores. Listen to local music of every kind. Watch competition between

July 4 events lineup - Petoskey News-Review
Events in Alanson include a parade, music and food. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Banwell Road. It will continue west on M-68. Following the parade there will be food for sale by the fire department. Prices range from $2 to $3 per item. Items

Bargain-hunters’ paradise at garage sales - Daily Herald Tribune
Friends Audrey Merlo (left) and Laraine Rohne check out memorabilia at a garage sale. Both ladies have a penchant for dishes but said they mostly attend sales just for the fun of it. Local high school teacher Devon Whipple said he was addicted to

Things to do on the 4th of July Weekend - Gaffney Ledger
Cowpens National Battlefield will celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks, music, a soldiers’ camp and family activities. The free event begins at 9:30 a.m. with a guided battlefield walk and will end with a 650-shell professional

Prosecution Bark Alert cracks down on bad breeders - Fulton Sun
Missouri will not continue to be known as one of the nation’s “puppy mill” capital if state prosecutors have anything to do with it. This week Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced the second phase of Operation Bark Alert. The effort

IRS joins puppy mill investigation - Everett Herald
SNOHOMISH — Federal agents are involved in the investigation into an alleged multimillion-dollar puppy mill Snohomish County officials raided in January. A criminal investigator from the IRS met with Snohomish County sheriff’s detectives

IN Attorney General in Goshen talking about new laws - WNDU
Two days from now, new laws will go into effect in the Hoosier state. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is in Goshen today to talk about those new laws. Zoeller will be at the Elkhart County Administration Building today starting at 12:15. He

Missouri: State to prosecute unlicensed dog breeders - Joplin Globe
ST. LOUIS — The state that has come under fire for being the “puppy mill” capital of the U.S. on Monday announced an aggressive campaign to investigate and prosecute unlicensed dog breeders. Prosecution Bark Alert is the second phase of

Operation Bark Alert expands efforts to subdue unlicensed breeders - Columbia Missourian
COLUMBIA – Advocates of safe and legal dog-breeding practices met Monday to discuss the latest efforts of Operation Bark Alert, a program designed to increase community vigilance of unlicensed breeders through e-mail alerts. Missouri Attorney

Officer Could Be Charged Over Dog Deaths - Sky.com
The German Shepherds baked to death in a private car belonging to their handler which was parked at Nottinghamshire Police headquarters as temperatures soared to 29.4C. The RSPCA can prosecute the officer if they believe he or she broke the law by

Fun and animals for all the family at the county show - This is Derbyshire
FOR years, organisers of the Derbyshire County Show have tried striking a balance between agriculture and entertainment. This year they hope they have got it spot-on, with unusual performances running alongside the more traditional elements of the

Peter Fricker: CBC shouldn’t celebrate inauthentic and inhumane - Georgia Straight
Late last year, Britain’s public broadcaster, the BBC, sparked a nationwide controversy when it refused to broadcast the famous Crufts dog show because of animal welfare concerns. Crufts is a hugely popular national icon, attracting several million

Festival fever hit Old Town - This is Wiltshire
GIANT bumble bees and cowboys brought roads to a standstill during the ever popular Old Town Festival parade. Children waved their flags as the procession of 28 groups travelled down Wood Street and the surrounding streets at lunchtime on Saturday

Waterhouse: the modern Pre-Raphaelite, at the Royal Academy - review - Daily Telegraph
Most of us favour one style, period, or school of art above all others, but our sympathies don’t usually short-circuit our critical faculties. However much we like the Impressionists, for example, we can still appreciate the difference between the

Best of breeds on show at city’s ‘Crufts’ - Peterborough Evening Telegraph
MORE than 200 breeds of dogs will descend in the city for Peterborough’s very own version of Crufts. The Just Dog Live show will return to the East of England Showground in Alwalton, Peterborough, from July 10 to 12. The annual event incorporates the

Handler Faces Prosecution After Police Dogs Locked in 116-Degree Car - FOX News
Animal lovers are outraged after two German Shepherds on a British police force payroll were left in a car on one of the hottest days of the year and were cooked alive, according to animal welfare experts, the Daily Mail reported. The dogs were left

FAYETTEVILLE : 2 UA police dogs have noses keyed to find explosives - Northwest Arkansas News
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/JASON IVESTER Jeff Shetlar, a University of Arkansas police officer, takes his dog Dox through scent-tracking exercises last month at the campus police station on Razorback Road in Fayetteville. UA recently purchased two

Fireworks can be torture for dogs, officer says - Stamford Advocate
NORWALK — Police warn dog owners that Fourth of July fireworks can turn an otherwise normal dog into a panting, quivering bundle of fur. For many dogs, “it is the worst day of the year,” Animal Control Officer Rick Duddie said. “Dogs that never

Deputies take 76 dogs from puppy mill in Hollister - Pensacola News Journal
HOLLISTER, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say they’ve confiscated 76 dogs after raiding an illegal puppy mill in Hollister. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to an anonymous tip Thursday morning. Officials found there wasn’t enough food and

Race dogs common site during NASCAR weekends - NASCAR
Many traits define our NASCAR drivers: talent, sponsorships, teams, car numbers and so forth; however, few think to identify the sport’s top wheelmen by their four-legged companions. Considered to be a best friend off the track, drivers’ dogs are