Archive for February, 2008
Posted in February 29th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Yup, finally got around to setting up a forum and I hope you all take the time to register and join in. It’s pretty empty now so I need lots of help
There’s room for pretty much everyone and everything and if not, there’s also a place to […]
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Posted in February 29th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Last week Jackson County Animal Control officers and representatives from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which regulates dog breeding in Georgia, launched an investigation and shut down L&D Farm and Kennel, a classic puppy mill. The happened after 19 year old Tiffany Butler,of Nicholson, a former employee, filed […]
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Posted in February 29th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
I usually avoid celebrity news because there is usually so much hype and BS surrounding it, not to mention mass quantities of stupidity in many cases. Well, this is one instance that I felt the need to address the issue… and the stupidity!
You’ve probably heard about Paris Hilton […]
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Posted in February 29th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Pennsylvania appeals court earlier this week tossed out an ordinance in Reading that placed restrictions on dogs based on their breed; pit bull and others. The reasoning is that the Pennsylvania state law pre-empts the Reading law.
The divided Commonwealth Court decision sided with two pit bull owners who […]
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Posted in February 29th, 2008
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
Danica Rosso, stating from the outset that she comes from a family of hunters, writes a letter in today’s The Times, which she entitles “Spare a thought for hunting dogs”.
Ms Rosso writes:
“I come from a family of hunters; my father is a hunter, my uncles are hunters and my grandfather […]
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Posted in February 28th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
When we adopted you into our life our pet canvas was blank. With every lick of your tongue a portion of the canvas was cleared revealing part of a picture underneath. At first I thought it was strange. Instead of painting new memories you seemed to be unveiling […]
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Posted in February 28th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
A couple of days ago we discussed providing your pet with the proper medical care such as a good vet, proper vaccinations and keeping an eye on their overall health in Part 2, let go on to Part 3
Feed and water your pet wisely. A healthy, happy pet […]
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Posted in February 28th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
What a fantastic idea and way overdue! UC Davis has launched a canine blood donor program to save the lives dogs in need of blood transfusions. Every year 200 to 300 dogs at the hospital need transfusion due to surgeries, kidney failure or other reasons and this new […]
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Posted in February 28th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
So you think your dog can do tricks? May shake and rollover and a few more? Well here’s a dogs that can really do some tricks that are quite the amazing feats of balance and agility.
Meet Cindy, she’s a 8 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and she’s […]
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Posted in February 27th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
A choking pet is scary and something that requires immediate attention. If you don’t know what to do and how to do it, your pet may lost their life. Read on for information about what to do for a choking pet, including the Heimlich Maneuver and Pet CPR.
SIGNS
The […]
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Posted in February 27th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
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Posted in February 27th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Instead of taking the time to surrender the 12 week old boxer mix puppies to an animal shelter, a man dumped the box of puppies on White Road, near Hwy. 314, Fayette County, GA. The man, described only as a white male driving an older model green Jeep […]
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Posted in February 27th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
After a night of drinking, Sheldon Wesley Johnson, 41, of Mount Carmel Place, Asheville, NC, came home and got into an argument with his children over the care of their three dogs.
“Basically, the guy came home, he had been drinking, got into an argument with his children […]
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Posted in February 27th, 2008
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
The Times’ Ivan Camilleri reports:
“The European Commission yesterday formally presented its case against spring hunting in Malta to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg.
It asked the Court to declare spring hunting in Malta illegal and to issue an urgent decision, or interim measures, barring the Maltese authorities from […]
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Posted in February 26th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
High Point authorities have figured out who the man was that was caught on tape violently abusing; beating, kicking, hanging, a dog in a yard. Police issued warrants for the arrest of Jack Crosslings McCall, 35, on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
Originally arrested, William Steward Jr. of High Point, […]
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Posted in February 26th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
A few days ago I discussed ‘Choosing the right pet for your lifestyle and environment’ in Part 1 of this series, now let’s go on to Part 2.
Now as I said before, there are not rules, just some good, solid basic guidelines for your pet’s health and happiness!
Provide […]
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Posted in February 25th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Even the hardest-hearted Americans accept that violent animal cruelty is a serious crime, and recent high-profile cases of animal cruelty have captured the public’s attention. Forty-three states, plus Washington D.C., the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, recognize the gravity of these crimes and have felony animal cruelty laws […]
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Posted in February 25th, 2008
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
Today’s The Times reports:
“Two billboards featuring Maltese personalities appealing to Dr. Gonzi and Dr. Sant to stop illegal spring hunting have been vandalised, BirdLife Malta said.
The vandalised billboards, which form part of the latest action in BirdLife Malta’s campaign are on the Coast Road and on the road from Targa […]
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Posted in February 25th, 2008
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
The Sunday Times reports:
“Three cars belonging to birdwatchers were destroyed by fire at Buskett early this morning. The cause of the blaze was not immediately clear. The vehicles were a Ford Fusion, a Honda Odessey and a Pajero Jnr.
The incident happened at around 6.30 a.m. The fire was put out […]
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Posted in February 24th, 2008
Hi Readers:
I received this email yesterday and thought that some of our readers may be able to help.
Regards,
Ken
Hey Guys,
I wanted to drop you an email and let you know about this contest for animal shelter.
I voluteer for a no-kill shelter in NYC.
Every 4/2 minutes the city puts one animal down. It’s so sad. We are […]
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Posted in February 24th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Every time I start to work on this I break down at the images and the heartbreak the owners went through and still are going through knowing that they did what they were told during Hurricane Katrina and left their precious dogs.
They were told that they would be […]
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Posted in February 24th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
After a complaint filed by Tiffany Butler, 19, of Nicholson, former employee of L & D Farm and Kennel on Sanford Road, Jackson County Animal Control officers and representatives from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which regulates dog breeding in Georgia, launched an investigation and seized the breeding […]
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Posted in February 24th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Dogfighting, the cruel bloodsport that gained national attention with Michael Vick’s arrest and conviction has had only two hold out state where it was not a felony; Idaho and Wyoming. All the remaining 48 states have had felony charges on the books and many of those are even […]
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Posted in February 24th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Add a little TLC to your dog’s treats, make them yourself! Here’s some Jezzie and Bruti approved yummies!!
Bruti’s Biscuits
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup dry milk — powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
6 tablespoons beef fat
1 egg — beaten
1/2 cup ice water
1. Preheat oven […]
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Posted in February 24th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Whining in puppies
As puppies, it comes naturally: a very young puppy will whine without even realizing it when she’s hungry, tired, or cold. The mother dog will respond to this whining with milk, warmth, and a safe place to sleep – and as time goes on, the puppy […]
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