Dog finds his own way home - on a train
From Moreover Technologies - Offbeat news
A dog caught a train home by himself after being separated from his owner. Archie the labrador got on the train after he became separated from his owner Mike Taitt on the platform at Inverurie in Aberdeenshire. -
Read More...Aug 30th, 2005
Dogs go woof over Brazilian puppy love motel
From Moreover Technologies - Offbeat news
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - A love motel, complete with a heart-shaped mirror on the ceiling and a headboard resembling a doggy bone, has opened for amorous pooches in Brazil.
Read More...Aug 30th, 2005
Brazilian motel is for puppy lovers only
From Moreover Technologies - Latin America news
The Pet Love Motel, in So Paulo, South America's largest city, was inspired by the thousands of such establishments that rent rooms to trysting couples for four-hour periods. '
Read More...Aug 30th, 2005
Three killed in collision after motorist swerves to avoid dog
From The Daily Herald
HONEYVILLE, Utah -- Two children and their grandmother were killed when their driver swerved to avoid hitting a dog, lost control, crossed the median and was struck by another car and then by a semitrailer truck.The collision Sunday afternoon happened on Interstate 15 near the Honeyville exit in Box Elder County.
Read More...Aug 30th, 2005
Area hunters urge use of dogs to help curb cougars
From News Review - News
WINCHESTER Hunters were skeptical of a draft state plan to manage cougars at a meeting hosted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Monday.
Read More...Aug 30th, 2005
Man allegedly burns dog to death in oven
From azcentral.com | thebuzz
SAVANNAH, Ga. - A suspected burglar was charged with felony animal cruelty after police found a resident's missing dog burned to death in an oven that had been set to 400 degrees.
Read More...Aug 30th, 2005
Dogs go woof over Brazilian puppy love motel
From Reuters: Oddly Enough
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - A love motel, complete with a heart-shaped mirror on the ceiling and a headboard resembling a doggy bone, has opened for amorous pooches in Brazil.
Read More...Aug 30th, 2005
Mary appeals 'give these dogs a home'
From News (http://www.borderstoday.co.uk)
A CALL has gone out to Borderers who are patient, compassionate and have time on their hands to provide homes for dogs that have been abandoned by callous owners. (26/08/2005 11:02:46)
Read More...Aug 27th, 2005
Taiwan-Australia collaborate on method to save canines
From Moreover Technologies - Taiwan news
A Taiwanese PhD student at Australia's University of Melbourne has developed a world-first method of identifying dog blood types, a discovery that has the potential to save thousands of canine lives every year.
Read More...Aug 27th, 2005
Man, dog fend off bear attack in Alaska
From Boston.com -- News of the odd
A man walking his dog down an overgrown trail southeast of his Chugach Foothills neighborhood Tuesday evening was attacked by a grizzly sow.
Read More...Aug 27th, 2005
Dog mistakenly euthanized at shelter
From HeraldTimesOnline.com
City officials are reviewing their procedures after a 18-month-old collie/husky mix was mistakenly euthanized at the Bloomin...
Read More...Aug 27th, 2005
Lost dog offer couple inundated
From BBC News | England | UK Edition
A couple who offered 40,000 for their missing pet dog are inundated with calls.
Read More...Aug 27th, 2005
Couple offer 40,000 for return of dog
From Telegraph News | UK News
A couple desperate to get back their 14-year-old dog have remortgaged their home and sold jewellery worth 4,500 to finance a reward for its return.
Read More...Aug 27th, 2005
Budapest to wipe out dog waste
From Moreover Technologies - Offbeat news
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's capital is launching a 200-million-forint (500.000 pounds) campaign to rid itself of hundreds of tonnes of dog waste which land on the city's sidewalks and parks each year, the daily Nepszabadsag reported.
Read More...Aug 24th, 2005
Dog learns kick-boxing
From Moreover Technologies - Offbeat news
A former world champion kick-boxer is training his dog in the martial art. Russ Williams says 15-month-old Ringo Tsar can deliver a knock out punch with his paws. He's been training Ringo, a Russian terrier, at their home at Caerwys, north Wales.
Read More...Aug 24th, 2005
GBP300 birthday party for dogs
From Moreover Technologies - Offbeat news
A woman has thrown a 300 birthday party for her pets complete with a bouncy castle. Jess and Rosie were also given a stilton and bacon birthday cake by their owner Becky Holmes.
Read More...Aug 24th, 2005
Budapest to spend $1M to wipe out dog waste
From Moreover Technologies - Hungary news
News BUDAPEST, Hungary - Hungary's capital is launching a 200-million-forint ($1-million) campaign to rid itself of hundreds of tons of dog waste which land on the city's sidewalks and parks each ...
Read More...Aug 24th, 2005
Dog killed after owner, officer scuffle
From azcentral.com | thebuzz
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. - The police officer said he was trying to rescue a dog in distress. The dog's owner said the police officer overreacted. In the end, the dog was fatally run over.
Read More...Aug 24th, 2005
Villagers drop dog of a name to win respect (Reuters)
From Yahoo! News: Odd News
Reuters - More than 50 people in a central China village have thrown their centuries-old surname to the dogs, hoping to free themselves of a stigma supposedly imposed on their clan by an ancient emperor, Xinhua news agency reported.
Read More...Aug 24th, 2005
Dog owners to launch legal challenge against 'unconstitutional' pit bull ban (Canadian Press)
From Yahoo! News: World News
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Irate dog breeders in Canada's most populous province are mounting a legal challenge to Ontario's controversial plan pit bull ban on the grounds that the law, which takes effect Monday, violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Read More...Aug 23rd, 2005
China villagers drop dog of a name to win respect
From Moreover Technologies - Offbeat news
BEIJING (Reuters) - More than 50 people in a central China village have thrown their centuries-old surname to the dogs, hoping to free themselves of a stigma supposedly imposed on their clan by an ancient emperor, Xinhua news agency reported.
Read More...Aug 23rd, 2005
Fighter teaches dog to kick-box
From BBC News | Wales | UK Edition
A martial arts expert from north Wales trains his Russian terrier guard dog in kick-boxing.
Read More...Aug 23rd, 2005
Pet owner fined 300 for dog mess
From BBC News | Wales | UK Edition
A court refuses to impose an antisocial behaviour order on a man who admitted failing to clean up after his dogs.
Read More...Aug 23rd, 2005
Dogs were set on us, say family
From News (http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk)
'He gave command to them: Go, go, go' (22/08/2005 09:06:20)
Read More...Aug 22nd, 2005
Nintendo releases the hounds
From Moreover Technologies - Japan news
Nintendo's has released its game Nintendogs, available in 18 breeds, a puppy-simulation program. The program is available exclusively for Nintendo DS.
Read More...Aug 22nd, 2005
Self-Defense For Postal Workers
From Region News
Enfield — The state Department of Correction is teaching postal workers in New England and New York to deal with angry dogs. A new DVD that provides ...
Read More...Aug 22nd, 2005
Tiny speed eater chews up challengers
From Moreover Technologies - Offbeat news
Known in Japan as 'The Tsunami', Takeru Kobayashi is the world's speed eating champion who makes his living downing more food, more quickly than anyone else. His record is 53-and-a-half hot dogs in 12 minutes.
Read More...Aug 21st, 2005
Police dog mistakenly bites child
From HeraldTimesOnline.com
SOUTH BEND - A police dog mistakenly bit a 12-year-old boy in the leg as officers were searching for a hit-and-run suspect near th...
Read More...Aug 21st, 2005
'Nintendogs' next best thing to a real pup
From HeraldTimesOnline.com
From DigiMon to Tamagotchi, there are dozens of choices for the virtual pet lover. The latest, 'Nintendogs,' ($30, rated E) debuts...
Read More...Aug 21st, 2005
Dog found dead as owner admits cruelty
From Northampton News (http://www.northamptontoday.co.uk)
A DOG owner who failed to feed her two pets properly, leaving one dead and another seriously malnourished, has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years. (19/08/2005 11:34:40)
Read More...Aug 20th, 2005
Paris flayed for dumping 'Tinkerball'
From Moreover Technologies - France news
BY Sandeep RajLondon, Animal rights group PETA has severely criticised socialite and hotel heiress Paris Hilton for apparently dumping her pampered dog Tinkerbell, because she grew too big.
Read More...Aug 20th, 2005
Enoch rejects proposed prairie dog preserve
From The Daily Herald
ENOCH -- The Enoch City Council has rejected a county proposal for a 233-acre prairie dog preserve on the north end of the city.The preserve suggested by Iron County Commissioners and proposed revisions to the county's Habitat Conservation Plan would have changed procedures for granting permits to remove, relocate or kill prairie dogs protected under the Endangered Species
Read More...Aug 20th, 2005
Winner of ugliest dog contest apple of owner's eye
From azcentral.com | thebuzz
Some may call it a tale of beauty and the beast. But Sam, a 14-year-old pedigreed Chinese crested, and a three-time champ in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest, is the dog of Susie Lockheed's dreams.
Read More...Aug 20th, 2005
Israel to rescue cats, dogs from Gaza settlements (Reuters)
From Yahoo! News: Odd News
Reuters - Israeli animal rescuers will enter Gaza's Jewish settlements after they have been emptied of people to round up stray dogs and cats, an animal welfare group said on Thursday.
Read More...Aug 19th, 2005
DOROTHY'S 'HEAR HEAR' FOR TOWN
From Glenrothes News (http://www.fifenow.co.uk)
GLENROTHES has been honoured by a national charity for its work with Hearing Dogs. (17/08/2005 08:27:43)
Read More...Aug 17th, 2005
Man stabbed as he walks his dog
From BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition
A 61-year-old man is injured after being stabbed as he walks his dog in the city of Londonderry.
Read More...Aug 17th, 2005
Guide dogs tribute to PC killed in crash
From News (http://www.leedstoday.net)
Friends raise cash to train puppies (15/08/2005 14:22:28)
Read More...Aug 15th, 2005
Man charged in stabbing of dog
From HeraldTimesOnline.com
INDIANAPOLIS - A man stabbed a dog to death during a dispute with a woman and threw the carcass at officers who arrived after the ...
Read More...Aug 15th, 2005
Save a pet
From HeraldTimesOnline.com
Filene (Animal No. 6887) is a 4 month old female spayed hound mix. She was admitted to the animal shelter as a stray on Jul...
Read More...Aug 15th, 2005
Trapped dog sparks rescue effort
From BBC News | Scotland | UK Edition
Two men have to be rescued after going to the aid of a dog which had tumbled down a ravine.
Read More...Aug 15th, 2005
Edinburgh's litter offences double
From Moreover Technologies - UK news
Figures show the number of fines handed out for littering in Edinburgh has almost doubled in one year. Thirty-three officers on the street have investigated almost 4,000 offences, which include dog fouling, fly-posting and fly-tipping.
Read More...Aug 14th, 2005
Seminoles become temporary cowboys
From orlandosentinel.com headlines
By 10 a.m. it's so hot that calves may start dropping dead. Herd dogs are exhausted, which is too bad because rows of sweaty horses under sweaty riders could use the help.
Read More...Aug 14th, 2005
New blood test to save dog lives
From BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Dogs can now have their blood type tested, potentially saving thousands of canine lives, vets have said.
Read More...Aug 14th, 2005
Dog owners warned to beware pirri pirri burr
From News (http://www.berwicktoday.co.uk)
DOG owners are being warned to keep their pets well clear of the pirri pirri plant which is rampant along the north Northumberland coast at the moment. (10/08/2005 14:33:26)
Read More...Aug 13th, 2005
Ten Dogs Complete Custom's Training
From All Headline News - offbeat news and headlines
Front Royal, VA (AHN) - Ten dogs have been honored for successfully completing 13-week special program. The dogs now will be used to sniff out bombs, drugs and people trying to sneak into the country. - Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:00:23 GMT
Read More...Aug 13th, 2005
Grand Rapids DJs pretend to drown dog on air
From Detnews.com -- metro
GRAND RAPIDS -- City police and local animal-control organizations were kept busy fielding telephone calls from angry and concerned pet lovers after two morning radio show hosts announced that they would drown a dog on the air.
Read More...Aug 13th, 2005
Woman offering $2,000 for return of longtime canine companion
From HeraldTimesOnline.com
NASHVILLE - Three weeks ago, Dinah Gredy began a frantic search for the companion who has kept her company for the past 12 ...
Read More...Aug 13th, 2005
Norwich To Put City Walking Trail Around New Dog Park
From Region News
Norwich — The city Public Works Department is moving ahead with plans to create a city park on land surrounding the new fenced-in dog park ...
Read More...Aug 13th, 2005
Dogs graduate from bomb-sniffing school (Reuters)
From Yahoo! News: Odd News
Reuters - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Thursday paid tribute to one of America's most useful weapons in the war on terrorism -- the nose of a well-trained dog.
Read More...Aug 13th, 2005
Can Cats and Dogs Really Be Hypoallergenic?
From MSNBC.com: Newsweek
Breeders say certain types of cats and dogs dont provoke allergies. Sorting out fact from fiction.
Read More...Aug 13th, 2005
