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Denham blends commitment to reform of judiciary with liberal edge of dissent Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:50PMPROFILE:Respected as a judge who knows her mind, Susan Denham is a very skilled negotiator
It's hot out there...protect your pets Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:34PMTemperatures are forecast in the high 90-degree range for the rest of this week, and possibly touching triple digits on Friday.
July pet events: More fun for cats and dogs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:07PMThe pet events keep rolling in for July. Here are a few of the new items. Plus, a reminder that information about Saturday's Go Dog, Go! Canine Festival & Dog Walk, Sunday's Dog Day on Elliott Bay and other events can be found on the earlier July pet events post.
Some Dogs More At Risk For Heat-Related Illness Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:48PMThis week's extreme heat can be deadly for pets, and some breeds of dogs are at more risk for heat illness than others.
In severe heat, outdoor animals need plenty of shade, water Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:34PMCOLUMBIA — As temperatures climb into the 100s, outside animals such as dogs and horses are in the greatest danger of dehydration and overheating. Common sense should prevail when helping your pet manage the heat, said Allison Brown of the Central Missouri Humane Society. "If your pet is outdoors, make sure they have access to shelter and shade as well as constant fresh water," she said. Dogs ...
New Canaan resident helps animals but shutting down reasons to kill them Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:23PMIf you don't know Cathy Kangas , a New Canaan resident and owner of the beauty product company PRAI, then chances are your dog or cat will. Well actually, that is probably not the case, but if they could articulate their appreciation for her work, they certainly would.
Heat holds strong; don't forget pets Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:26PMAs the dog days of summer press down on us, they press down on dogs, too. And cats and birds and rabbits and squirrels.
Pet of the Week: Shadow Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:05AMHI! I am Shadow, a medium-sized shepherd/husky boy who is looking for my forever home. I am about 2 years old and weigh about 40 pounds, so I am not as large as most dogs of my breeds. I am very affectionate and look forward to having a playmate, but I am not hyper. I am a calm and stable boywho is ready to go home with you and be your best friend. Come meet me! Shadow’s ID is 41051 and he is in ...
Longview Kennel Club to hold dog shows Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:30AMon July 30th and 3lst. The first show was held in 1957. Dog Shows to be held on Saturday and Sunday at Maude Cobb Activity Center.
'Designer dogs' or mutt, the costs are adding up Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:53AMThe first sign that the Dog Establishment was under attack came in 1988, when a fringe Australian breeder named Wally Conron mixed a labrador retriever with a poodle.
Countdown to the Canine Carnival Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:38AMWe are less than three weeks away and the 2nd Annual Canine Carnival is progressing and growing nicely!
Wyoming explores dog rules Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:10PMAfter Monday night's city council meeting, victim said she was not set on rule changes that target specific breeds or types of dogs.
Extreme Heat Putting Animals In Danger, Rescuers Say Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:02PMThe dog days of summer are proving to be downright dangerous for man's best friend, officials say.
Who said bullies are bad? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:00PMWill Smith wants people to know there is a difference – actually there are several -- between the American pit bull terrier and the American Bully.
Panting Pets Can Perish in High Heat Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:44PMMinneapolis Animal Control says it has already gotten a handful of calls from concerned citizens reporting dogs left in cars under the sizzling, summer sun, and now officials are warning owners that panting pets can perish in high heat.
Wyoming won't rush discussion of pit bull ban Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:41PMPit-bull lovers told the City Council Monday their pets are “lap dogs” that play with neighbor children. Yet a ban advocate said “it’s a sign of how selfish our society has become” that people want to house a dog that could maim or kill another person.
Dog goes from homeless to healer Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:37PMThanks to a fairly new program at the Almost Home Humane Society, a very lucky pit bull mix got a second chance at life, and she's making it count.
Veterinary Oncologist: What to Do When Your Pet Has Cancer Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:45AMDr. Cheryl London, an associate professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State, is among a small group of veterinary oncologists in the United States who are funded to conduct research with dogs in order to advance and accelerate cancer research in humans. Dogs share many of the same types of cancer as humans, and treatment advances in one species can often translate to the other ...
Pug-nosed dogs, cats no longer welcome on airlines Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:22AMHong Kong (CNN) – Flat-faced canines can no longer fly Cathay Pacific. And their feline friends need to make other travel plans, too. As of Monday, the airline has banned the so-called brachycephalic breeds due to concerns that certain types of short-nosed animals have an increased risk of breathing problems and overheating due to the stress of flying. According to the airline’s travel advisory ...
Pets join in on the organic food trend Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:16AMPet food aisles are starting to resemble their human counterparts, with natural and gourmet items increasingly taking up space. But owners should educate themselves on which foods really are a health benefit. Pet food aisles are starting to resemble their human counterparts, with natural and gourmet items increasingly taking up space. But owners should educate themselves on which foods really ...
Grant helps with pit bull placement Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:46PMWith the help of grant funding, McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center started a program on July 1 to help one of the dog world’s most demonized breeds.
Dogs strut stuff at show Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:23PMWOODSTOCK -- It starts with a desire as old as the four-legged creature itself -- man wants dog.
Pet feature: Going above and beyond for Great Danes Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:49PMNEW GLOUCESTER — It can be difficult to find a home for the average abused, abandoned or neglected pooch. For dogs that grow to the size of small ponies, sometimes suffer from serious health issues and can have out-of-control behavioral problems?
San Jose preps for 'poodle parade' Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:22PMCanines will be strutting their stuff in San Jose to raise money for a pet companion program.
Dog in exile: Ordinance forces Preston family to keep pit bull out of town Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:01PMA family has been separated from their beloved pet for more than six weeks, but they hope a decision by the Preston City Council will bring them back together.
Best of summertime - Sun, 17 Jul 2011 PST Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:14AMFILER, Idaho – Those four cages stacked by the table inside Mary Stotz’s RV speak volumes about an absorbing way of life. So does the bathtime reaction of a corgi named Lacey. “When I give Lacey a bath she knows she’s going somewhere special,” said the corgi’s owner, Dorothy Sayers.
Pricey show circuit lures breeders, owners, ‘fun for the dogs’ - Sun, 17 Jul 2011 PST Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:14AMFILER, Idaho – Those four cages stacked by the table inside Mary Stotz’s RV speak volumes about an absorbing way of life. So does the bathtime reaction of a corgi named Lacey. “When I give Lacey a bath she knows she’s going somewhere special,” said the corgi’s owner, Dorothy Sayers.
Hot weather, high humidity can be deadly Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:31AMAs temperatures and the heat index hover around the 100 degree mark for the next few days, it's important to remember pets and children and keep them cool.
Get involved Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:02AMBrowse hundreds of volunteer opportunities online at www.volunteersoaz.org, Volunteer Southern Arizona's website. For personalized assistance or more information on any of the volunteer opportunities listed here, call 881-3300.
Passion for painting Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:53PMWhen Joe Taylor knew he would be having carotid artery surgery, he bought a 4-foot-by-5-foot canvas and set it up on an easel underneath his outdoor cooking porch. "I knew I wouldn't be able to do any of that when I came out," he said of the preparation. What he could do after the surgery was sit and paint his side yard -- plants, porch, yard art and dogs. RSS Feed: read more
Porter County Week Ahead Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:40PMWEDNESDAY
Peekan Roo Roo sets Wiener Dog record at Ellis Park | PHOTOS Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:56PMPeekan Roo Roo and Hazel Nut know their way around the track at Ellis Park.
How to Keep Your Dog Safe in Summer Heat Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:46PMWhen it’s hot outside, we all need to take special health precautions. But the Veterinarian practice owner at Linderman Animal Hospital, Mike Johns, says that we shouldn’t forget that our dogs need special care this time of year too.
Therapy dogs make the rounds in more healthcare settings Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:17AMSometimes therapy dogs help a healthcare provider with patient treatment. Sometimes they just spend time with patients. The health benefits are diverse. "Pets are embedded in the soul of our humanity," says Dr. Edward Creagan, an oncologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., as he describes the special fondness and respect he has for a certain other member of the clinic's staff.
Reading a dog's mind Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:21AMHi John: We have a three-year-old female English Cocker Spaniel who is aggressive with larger dogs, Rottweilers and German Shepherds in particular.
Pudgy puppies and chunky cats Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:20AMNot only are we humans mega-snacking and ballooning, seems our portly pets are packing on more pounds too.
Reading a dog's mind 0 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:12AMWe have a three-year-old female English Cocker Spaniel who is aggressive with larger dogs, Rottweilers and German Shepherds in particular. The last trainer we went to literally wanted our dog to respond to our thoughts with no other direction. Needless to say, this did not go well.
Pudgy puppies and chunky cats 0 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:12AMFido is not just overly-fluffy after months of inactivity – he’s fat!
Dog days bring on the heat Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:43AMThe heat is about to get intense in the Stateline Area with temperatures rising into the 90s and around 100 in the upcoming week.
Shawn Lawrence Otto: Don't Let Satan Fool You: Why Michele Bachmann's Ideas About Public Education Are Bad for America Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:13PMGOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has made a career out of waging the values battle in the culture wars. And a major part of that battle early on in Bachmann's career was the battle over teaching creationism in public school science classes.
Protect your pets from the extreme heat Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:55PMDogs can suffer from heat stroke and exhaustion just like people With the heat expected to reach into the triple digits this weekend, it is important to keep your pets cool and safe from heat stroke and exhaustion.
Kids and cattle equal fun at the Nodaway County Fair Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:34PMFor town folks the Nodaway County Fair is mostly about the goings-on around the courthouse square: carnival rides and games, stage shows, hot dogs, funnel cakes and display booths.
Grease trap ordinance approved - Ordinance to take effect immediately Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:00PMThe Trumann city council approved of an ordinance from the Waterworks department to enforce a grease trap code. The council approved of all three readings and put the ordinance into effect...
Pets vs. people: How to keep both happy and safe Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:36AMPet-owner responsibility is an ongoing growing concern locally, and one of the issues keeping it in the spotlight is a debate over whether pit bulls pose more of a hazard than other dogs.
Ask a Vet: Heat stroke in dogs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:31AMQ: With the hot weather we've been having, I try to only take my dog for walks early in the morning and late in the evening. How would I know if he was having heatstroke and how can I prevent it? A: Dogs cool themselves by panting; this removes excessive heat from their bodies by evaporation of saliva from their tongues. In addition, superficial blood vessels of the skin of the face, ears and ...
Need a new best friend? Try dog fostering program Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:46AMProspective adopters who qualify for the program can foster one of the dogs for up to three months before deciding if the canine really is a new best friend they want to permanently adopt.
Missouri Removes More Than 70 Dogs from Property in Lawrence County Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:01AMAnimal care inspectors from the Missouri Department of Agriculture worked to remove more than 70 dogs from a Monett, Mo. facility as the first case of the Canine Cruelty Prevention Act.
Missouri Removes More Than 70 Dogs from Property in Lawrence County Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:01AMAnimal care inspectors from the Missouri Department of Agriculture worked to remove more than 70 dogs from a Monett, Mo. facility as the first case of the Canine Cruelty Prevention Act.
Woman charged after puppy dies in hot sun Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:58AMA Hinckley Township woman is feeling the heat after police say she left her dog to die under the hot sun.
Woman charged after puppy dies in hot sun Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:58AMA Hinckley Township woman is feeling the heat after police say she left her dog to die under the hot sun.