They could enter their dogs in contests with categories such as "Most Attractively Challenged," "Cutest" and "Owner-Dog Look-Alike..
During these dog shows, Dog Squad handler Donnie Smith and his two-year-old Labrador Ebony will demonstrate how a PADD dog can detect even the smallest amount of illicit substances on a person..
Since 1946, the nonprofit organization has provided guide dogs free of charge to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence..
2008-08-15 Specialist fire dog used in blaze probe-Newmarket Journal
The black labrador was brought in from the Hertfordshire fire service as investigators continued to probe the cause of the fire, which was started deliberately.
A specialist fire dog was used in the investigations into the cause of the blaze which destroyed Newmarkets St Felix Middle School.
Specialist fire dog used in blaze probe - A specialist fire dog was used in the investigations into the cause of the blaze which destroyed Newmarkets St Felix Middle School.
2008-08-14 Annual waterfowl event set for Rickreall Statesman Journal
The festival is Saturday and Sunday at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall, with X-Treme Dog Jumping events at Gunriver Labradors Training Area, several miles away up Highway 99W.
For new events, we have the X-Treme Dog Jumping, which is called the Northwest Challenge," Wabnitz said. "Thats where they run along the platform and jump as far and as high as they can into a swimming pool, a 27,000-gallon swimming pool.
Steve Wabnitz liked the Oregon Waterfowl Festival so much, he saved it from extinction. - Outdoors Salem OR News local news headlines stories world news
2008-08-14 Spot-On: Jeanne Jackson: A Little Case of Over-kill
A package delivered to the home of Berwyn Heights, Md. , mayor Cheye Calvo and addressed to his wife had been tracked by police from Arizona and was determined by drug-sniffing dogs to contain 32 lbs. of marijuana. Arriving home, Calvo did what most of us would do with a package left on our porch - picked it up and brought it into his house.
The FBI is now investigating the raid, which doesnt help the canine population of Prince Georges County much. There doesnt seem to be any hope in that respect, since a dog whose territory is breached has a tendency to bark - which is interpreted by PG law enforcement as a threat - or run away - which is also interpreted by PG law enforcement as a threat.
2008-08-14 Prized pooches up for meals on wheels Otago Daily Times Online
Otago SPCA animal attendant Donna Hurring (23) with Labrador-boxer cross Jack (2), a dog up for adoption. Photo by Gregor Richardson.
Based on a popular meals-for-animals scheme in San Diego, California, the programme helps elderly and disabled pet owners by delivering donated pet food to their dogs and cats.
Caring for a dog could cost from usd. 1500 to usd. 2000 per year, and a cat from usd. 800 to usd. 1000, and for senior citizens on fixed incomes "something had to go", she said.
2008-08-14 Black bear making tracks north-Neighborhoods-( )
The bear in question is likely a male thats about 1 and frac12; years old. Its about 5 feet tall and weighs 75 to 100 pounds. Mr. Peditto compared the bears size to a "large Labrador retriever. " He said bears look bigger than they really are because of their thick coats.
I thought, That dog looks like a bear," he said. "I looked at it again and realized, oh, it is a bear. "
2008-08-13 Dog owner fined on cruelty charge-Ballymena Today
The dog was "skinny", its ribs were visible and drinking water within the pen was dirty. There also appeared to be insufficient space for the dog, it was said.
The court was told that police, responding to a call from the Council dog warden, went to the defendants house on .
Photographs of the dog were taken and the animal was seized and taken into custody of the dog warden.
When cautioned by police, Percy said that there was dog food in the house and that she believed that the animal had worms.
During these dog shows, Dog Squad handler Donnie Smith and his two-year-old Labrador Ebony will demonstrate how a PADD dog can detect even the smallest amount of illicit substances on a person.
Members of the public are being given the chance to get up close and personal with Queensland prison drug detection dogs at this years Ekka. Corrective Services Minister Judy Spence today encouraged Queenslanders to check out the free daily shows put on by the Passive Alert Drug Detection (PADD) dogs to witness their incredible skills first-hand.
2008-08-11 Puppy Walker preps pooches to be guide dogs Times-News Online Hendersonville, NC
Since 1946, the nonprofit organization has provided guide dogs free of charge to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence. The Guide Dog Foundation takes no federal money for its programs and operates on a nationwide basis.
According to Bagwell, there is about a 55 pct. success rate in eventually placing dogs as a guide dog. Much depends on the personality, health and temperament of the dog, which is regularly evaluated during its first 16 months of life.
Jenny, a four-month-old black labrador puppy, has been turning heads and igniting smiles at Park Ridge Hospital in Fletcher over the last two months. Thats when she started coming to work with Michelle VerEllen, - Article Content Genre FLETCHER (NC) HENDERSON COUNTY (NC) NC SOUTH SOUTH ATLANTIC UNITED STATES Update
2008-08-11 Animals get treated with Dog Days Lancaster Eagle Gazette
They could enter their dogs in contests with categories such as "Most Attractively Challenged," "Cutest" and "Owner-Dog Look-Alike. " Prizes included autographed Columbus Blue Jackets memorabilia and vouchers for a custom-made quilt featuring the winners dog.
Its a good cause, and Ryan (Berkhouse), the organizer, is actually my next-door neighbor, so I heard about it quite a bit. We love animals and just wanted to help the humane society raise some money for the causes they need and bring our dog out on a beautiful afternoon," she said. "And my daughter wanted to enter the contest look-alike. Shes the one over there in the black, with the tail hanging down. "
A Labrador mix named Maggie Mae who had such bad mange a rescuer thought shed been burned is undergoing treatment and doing well.
Since then, Storey said a number of local residents have called New Leash to inquire about the dog and offer financial support.
Because of her compromised immune system, the dog will for the rest of her life require regular treatment and a close watch on her health, Storey said.
Within about six months there should be some good hair growth, though Storey said the dog "will always have some bald spots, bless her. "
