Warning for Dog Owners Flying With Pets...

by Fran Golden Posted Jul 19th 2010 10:37 AM A warning for owners of short-snouted dogs: They accounted for about half of the purebred dog deaths on planes in the past five years, according to new government data. Breeds at risk include bulldogs and pugs. More than 122 dog deaths were reported since May 2005, when US carriers began disclosing the numbers, according to The Associated Press, citing a Transportation...

Blog the Change Days...

We want to help this cause. You can too! Blog the Change takes place on the 15th of January, April, July and October annually. Have a blog? Write about a cause near and dear to your heart. Inspire your audience to get involved! http://btc4animals.com The beauty of Blog the Change is the sense of community and good will it inspires. Beyond spinning off toward our own passions, this space allows for us to reconvene as a...

Antibiotics and Meat Don’t Mix...

For the American public’s health, it’s time for the meat industry to stop administering the drugs preventively but only to animals already ill. July 06, 2010 With its blunt warning that antibiotics in meat “pose a serious threat to public health,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finally acknowledged what many scientists have been saying for a long time. For years, evidence has been mounting...

What to Look for When Choosing a Kennel...

Thursday, July 8, 2010 Here are a few things to consider when choosing a kennel: Be wary of any kennel that won’t let you inspect its facilities unannounced during regular operating hours. Check whether a dog has adequate space to run. It should be long enough for the dog to break into a short gallop and wide enough for the dog to wag its tail without hitting the sides. For example, for a mid-size dog, four feet by...

Russian Scuba-Diving Dog Trained...

Published: Jul 5, 2010 Scuba-diving team includes owner and trained dog. Scuba-diving dog was trained by his owner in Russia. Dachshund Boniface is the first dog to professionally enjoy scuba-diving in the world. The dog loves the water and enjoys diving on the Pacific coast. Boniface’s owner, Sergey Gorbunov, is a professional diver in the city of Vladivostok. Initially, Sergey noticed that Boniface felt a little...

“Puppy mill” bill to be heard in Ralei...

June 29, 11:56 PM Charlotte Animal Rights Examiner Donna Smith Puppy’s last chance – SB 460 courtesy of ~ NCVAWSB 460, aka the “puppy mill bill”, will go before the House Finance Committee on July 1, 2010 at 8:30 am in room 544. This bill or parts of it will be added to HB (SB) 1332, the neuter / spay bill which is already funded. Both the opposition and supporters of SB 460 are expected to show in full...

Luxury Pet Resort at Walt Disney World Now Accepti...

posted on June 24th, 2010 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks Pet lovers … beginning today reservations are being accepted for a new luxury pet resort scheduled to open this summer at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you haven’t heard, the new Best Friends Pet Resort will be a “best-of-breed” facility with air-conditioned rooms,”VIP” suites and private outdoor yards for your pet. Best Friends Pet...

Tips for caring for your Pet in Hot Weather...

by WWLTV.com wwltv.com NEW ORLEANS – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area today from 9am-6pm. Temperatures are expected to rise to the mid 90’s by this afternoon and the heat index may reach as high as 120o. The Louisiana SPCA (LA/SPCA) advises residents to ensure pets are kept cool. Pet Owners should take the following precautions: If your pet is outside during the day: provide protection...

Natural Balance Recalls Sweet Potato and Chicken D...

Natural Balance recalls sweet potato and chicken dry dog food over salmonella fears Published: Sunday, June 20, 2010, 10:56 AM Updated: Sunday, June 20, 2010, 11:08 AM Lynne Terry, The Oregonian A California company is recalling one of its varieties of dry dog food sold in Oregon that tested positive for salmonella. Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, Calif., said it is pulling its 5-pound and 28-pound bags of...

Presidential Pets- A List going Back to the First ...

We all love our pets and the president of the United States is no exception, here is a list of Presidential pets. Barack Obama * Bo – Portuguese Water Dog George W. Bush * Spot “Spotty” Fetcher (Mar 17, 1989 – Feb 21, 2004) – female English Springer Spaniel named after Scott Fletcher; Puppy of Millie; Euthanized after suffering a series of strokes. * Barney – Scottish Terrier ...