Monthly Archives: September 2010

Take a walk on the wild side

Encountered a couple of “Fluffies” earlier today while walking the princess hound.  Just as we round the last corner, heading to the house, a couple of them have us in their sights. For those of you that have read the September … Continue reading

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Amish Kennel Owner Pleads Guilty

ROMULUS, N.Y. (AP) — An Amish kennel owner in New York has pleaded guilty to inhumane destruction of animals for using a makeshift gas chamber to euthanize dogs with carbon monoxide. A federal report says 45-year-old David Yoder of Romulus … Continue reading

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Humane Society of the United States (in honor of Responsible Pet Ownership Day)

In the spirit of Responsible Pet Ownership Day (today, 9/25/10) below is a link that will provide a wealth of information: http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/ The second link (below) will provide about 90 various videos ranging from puppy mill raids, dog fighting, to … Continue reading

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Reason No. 57 to clean up after your dog

Chicago Tribune article:  Illinois woman charged in dog poop-infused meltdown. NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago woman is accused of tossing dog feces at her neighbor’s door after stepping into droppings left outside her apartment. Police in Naperville say … Continue reading

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Responsible Dog Ownership Day

… is celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 I’m sure we all agree that everyday is a commitment when it involves our pets. To celebrate “Responsible Dog Ownership Day”, I have put together some various articles on pet dental health, … Continue reading

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Baby, you can drive my car…

This photo was sent by one of our readers taken on a Chicago expressway in response to Al Vinikour’s article entitled “Your Dog is Not an Airbag”. We hope that Benji, his chauffeur and all others involved arrived safely at … Continue reading

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Stem Cell Treatment for Dogs

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-09-12/features/ct-sun-fam-0912-police-dog-20100912_1_fat-cells-service-dog-hard-rubber-toy This article appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Sunday, September 12, 2010  The dog, *Dasty, is a member of the Chicago Police Dept. Narcotics Unit.  Tests revealed his arthritis was caused by Lyme Disease.   SPOILER ALERT:  It has a … Continue reading

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Your Dog is not an Airbag (by Al Vinikour)

Al Vinikour is a Midwest based freelance auto writer.  Proving a mind is a “terrible thing to use” he sometimes sits in traffic and ponders about things – generally auto related – that make him mad.  Believing the “pen is … Continue reading

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Dances with Dogs

Please note that I am not referring to myself.  Attempted it once with Billie, the Wonder Dog (she’s the one reading the newspaper at the top of these posts) and she really didn’t deserve me as a partner .  I … Continue reading

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“Just a Dog” (author unknown)

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Small dogs at end of leash are larger than they appear

I like to think I take the usual precautions when out with the dogs such as walking during daylight hours, always on the lookout for glass and other debris, avoiding busy streets and not talking on the phone.  Taking a walk through … Continue reading

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