2008-07-19 Man gets prison for stabbing Redondo Beach police dog-Los Angeles Times
A 40-year-old man convicted of stabbing a Redondo Beach police dog and making criminal threats against two of his ex-girlfriends adult daughters was sentenced today to five years and eight months in prison.
The assault charge involved a German shepherd named Valor. The dog, which was brought into court by its handler during the trial, was stabbed twice in the side of its neck last year and had to undergo an hourlong surgery.
When police were called to Luncefords home in Redondo Beach on , he yelled at them, saying he had a knife and wanted them to shoot him. The police dog was injured after he was sent to try to subdue Lunceford.
A 40-year-old man convicted of stabbing a Redondo Beach police dog and making criminal threats against two of his ex-girlfriends adult daughters was sentenced today to five years and eight months in prison. - Lametro news california
2008-07-19 Kenji, The Sweetest "American Dog", She Got Booted Of The Show, But Her Owner Has Nothing But Praise-CBS News
Just because your dog doesnt know the best tricks does not mean you dont have a good relationship with your animal," she said. "No matter what, we have the most awesome relationship and everybody out there knows she is the sweetest dog in America. "
First of all, I was not harsh. My dog is not ten years old and not a Frisbee performing dog," she said. "Shes 13 months old. She did awesome for her age and I couldnt be any happier with her performance. "
Kenji wasnt able to make the cut on this weeks episode, but her owner says she has nothing but praise for the 13-month-old Giant Schnauzer. - Greatest american dog kenji
2008-07-19 SPCA investigates man who drove mini-bike attached to dogs leash in Thornwood The Journal News
The SPCA got involved last night, with plans to interview Remy and have his dog examined by a veterinarian. Even if the dog isnt injured, Remy could be charged with animal cruelty if the animal has any pre-existing conditions, such as arthritis or bad-knees, that would make the ride particularly punishing.
Remy was seen driving along Nannyhagen Road on a red motorized bike by a town police officer who stopped him after he allegedly crossed the double-yellow line. More startling was the fact that the dog was running next to the bike, trying to keep up with it.
MOUNT PLEASANT - Henry Remy already faces a drunken-driving charge, and his wife has placed him in the dog house. - Westchester Westchester Rockland and Putnam Counties New York News local news headlines stories world news
2008-07-17 Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows opens today Houston Chronicle
About 3,700 dogs representing more than 150 breeds plus their owners and handlers are taking over Reliant Center. Guests are welcome, especially children, noted show chairman Tom Pincus. To encourage family attendance, children ages 12 and younger are admitted free with an adult.
Hands-on seminars for potential pet owners searching for the right kind of dog. Experts will present more than 80 breeds from the common to the exotic.
A dog shelter in Hinesville, Georgia, was able to reunite Rocco with Natalie Villacis, now 11, and her family in Queens because of the identity microchip that they had had embedded under his skin.
He found it difficult to recognise the dog when he flew to Georgia but he was reassured to see that - aside from a scar on his ear and being infested with fleas - he was healthy.
Natalie Villacis said she kept her dogs favourite stuffed toy and had never stopped wondering "what happened to Rocco, where he went and if someone good found him".
A beagle, who vanished from his young owners New York garden five years ago, has been found more than 850 miles away. - Beagle dog journey lost 850 miles five years georgia hinesville rocco natalie villacis new york microchip Weird funny unusual bizarre news stories How about that News topics News
2008-07-16 Dog fighting arraignments set for Wednesday Detroit Free Press
Spectators and the dog fights ring leaders face four-year felony animal fighting charges if they are convicted. Four people identified as organizers could face additional fines and community service if convicted.
Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans said two dozen deputies, including the Sheriffs Special Response Team, as well as federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents and Michigan Humane Society officers raided the dogfight being held at 12:30 a. m. Monday inside a two-car garage in the 200 block of Nevada between Woodward and John R.
Arraignments have been rescheduled to Wednesday in 36th District Court for 53 people arrested when Wayne County Sheriffs deputies raided a dog right at a home on Detroits east side early Monday. - City of Detroit Detroit Michigan News local news headlines stories world news
2008-07-16 Seasonal pet care tips from animal control General Advice Stories Littleton
Seasonal pet care tips from animal control
If you see evidence of cruelty or neglect, such as an animal left in a hot vehicle, or given inadequate shelter, water, or food, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office Animal Control Section immediately at 303-271-5070.
Exercise your dog in the early morning or evening when its coolest. Avoid lawns treated with pesticides and fertilizers, which can make dogs sick if ingested.
Summer is here and temperatures are high. Here are some tips from the Jefferson County Animal Control office on taking care of your pet in hot weather.
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Most of the time, those animals are fairly large animals and can be very intimidating to folks when they try to stop," Emporia mayor Bobbie Agler said.
Daisy Mae and Luke love to ride in the back of Rex Bailes pick up truck, but recently, a 21 year-old ordinance landed the dogs owner with a usd. 90 fine.
Whats the problem I dont know what their problem is. Ive rode my dogs in the back of the truck for 12 years," Rex said.
2008-07-12 Dog food recipes-Euthanized animals in your Dog Food Best Syndication
I truly hope your dog has an extra long, healthy and happy life by your side and dies peacefully from very old age. But please remember, you are the one responsible for giving the best care you know how (would you feed yourself from a can every meal of everyday) and just because your dog isnt complaining, it doesnt always mean youre doing the right thing.
The true horror is the drug used to kill these stray and abandoned animals, Sodium Pentobarbital, is not broken down by the manufacturing process and is still present in active form in your dogs food.
Stock Photo They are using euthanized animals in dog food. Your dogs food contains dead pets, mostly cats and dogs. The city of Los Angeles alone, for example, sends some two hundred tons of euthanized cats and dogs to a pet food plant every - Dog food recipes Euthanized animals in your Dog Food submit article news subscribe feeds RSS XML
2008-07-11 Area-Dog has to be euthanized after contact with rabid fox
Richard Witherspoon of 8525 Crooked Oak Lane found the dead fox in the house belonging to his shepherd-malamute mix on Monday, according to a report filed by Officer Luanne Sharp of Rowan County Animal Control. Witherspoon told Animal Control the fox appeared to have been killed by his dog, a male named "Wuf Wuf. "
The dog was not current on his rabies vaccination and was held in quarantine at the Animal Shelter pending rabies test results. Once the results came back positive, Witherspoon opted to have the dog euthanized.
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