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Pittsburgh Zoo Deflects Responsibility For Toddler’s Death
After a tragic death of a toddler mauled by African wild dog at the Pittsburgh Zoo, you would think that the Zoo management would offer an apology and work to correct the fault that led to such tragedy. You would be
Pittsburgh Zoo Deflects Responsibility For Toddler’s Death
After a tragic death of a toddler mauled by African wild dog at the Pittsburgh Zoo, you would think that the Zoo management would offer an apology and work to correct the fault that led to such tragedy. You would be
Could GM Food Give You Cancer? Or Is It Drinking Pesticide?
A French scientific study breaks new ground… in public deception: “King’s College molecular biologist and GM expert Michael Antoniou said he was shocked by the ‘extreme negative health impacts’. “It shows an extraordinary number of tumours developing earlier and more
Could GM Food Give You Cancer? Or Is It Drinking Pesticide?
A French scientific study breaks new ground… in public deception: “King’s College molecular biologist and GM expert Michael Antoniou said he was shocked by the ‘extreme negative health impacts’. “It shows an extraordinary number of tumours developing earlier and more
Dogs Understand Humans Better Then Humans
We have always known this but now it’s official: dogs empathize with people more then any other animal, including people: “During one experimental condition, the people hummed in a weird way. For that one, the scientists were trying to see if unusual
Dogs Understand Humans Better Then Humans
We have always known this but now it’s official: dogs empathize with people more then any other animal, including people: “During one experimental condition, the people hummed in a weird way. For that one, the scientists were trying to see if unusual
‘Pets Paradise’ Has Gone Bust. I Am Not Complaining
Australia’s largest pet-store chain has gone bust. You wouldn’t hear me complaining: ‘Pets Paradise has been placed into receivership after the Bank of Melbourne seized control of the ailing chain of 62 pet stores controlled by Gary Diamond. The Bank
‘Pets Paradise’ Has Gone Bust. I Am Not Complaining
Australia’s largest pet-store chain has gone bust. You wouldn’t hear me complaining: ‘Pets Paradise has been placed into receivership after the Bank of Melbourne seized control of the ailing chain of 62 pet stores controlled by Gary Diamond. The Bank
A Deadly Dog On The Loose Is Not An ‘Accident’!
In a culmination of a story that gripped Australia, the owner of a Pit Bull that killed a 4-year-old girl last year was fined $11,000. There was no conviction recorded. The judge has called the event a ‘relatively minor breach
A Deadly Dog On The Loose Is Not An ‘Accident’!
In a culmination of a story that gripped Australia, the owner of a Pit Bull that killed a 4-year-old girl last year was fined $11,000. There was no conviction recorded. The judge has called the event a ‘relatively minor breach
Don’t Clone Your Dog Until You Read This!
A couple has cloned their Labrador named Lancelot for a cool $155,000: ‘The Ottos generated plenty of buzz and appeared on TODAY after they spent $155,000 to clone their beloved dog Lancelot. They cherished the dog so much that they
Don’t Clone Your Dog Until You Read This!
A couple has cloned their Labrador named Lancelot for a cool $155,000: ‘The Ottos generated plenty of buzz and appeared on TODAY after they spent $155,000 to clone their beloved dog Lancelot. They cherished the dog so much that they
Proof That Having A Dog Makes You Healthier. Or Happier. Or Both.
A research study has shown that young children in families with dogs are healthier and have fewer infections: ‘Children with a household pet, especially a dog, were considered healthier overall, had fewer respiratory-tract symptoms and fewer ear infections and were given antibiotics
Proof That Having A Dog Makes You Healthier. Or Happier. Or Both.
A research study has shown that young children in families with dogs are healthier and have fewer infections: ‘Children with a household pet, especially a dog, were considered healthier overall, had fewer respiratory-tract symptoms and fewer ear infections and were given antibiotics
The Revenge Of The Cat Owners. But The Cat Isn’t In On The Joke
Sick of having the dogs and their owners run the show? Want to make a ‘cats rule’ statement in style? Here is a product for you. That’s right, a dog-shaped scratching post for your feline: ‘You’ve never seen a more
The Revenge Of The Cat Owners. But The Cat Isn’t In On The Joke
Sick of having the dogs and their owners run the show? Want to make a ‘cats rule’ statement in style? Here is a product for you. That’s right, a dog-shaped scratching post for your feline: ‘You’ve never seen a more
Thinking Of Using Marijuana As Pain Relief For Your Dog? Don’t!
With the debate about the medicinal use of marijuana raging, it was inevitable that dog and Veterinary medicine would get dragged into the discussion: ‘According to a study by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’s Animal
Thinking Of Using Marijuana As Pain Relief For Your Dog? Don’t!
With the debate about the medicinal use of marijuana raging, it was inevitable that dog and Veterinary medicine would get dragged into the discussion: ‘According to a study by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’s Animal
Calling All Pet Shelters: Before You Cry ‘Thief’ Check The Computers First
You know how reporters like to write about mysterious criminal events? So too, in this story about a dog shelter missing some pets, the writer latched onto the possibility of a sinister criminal syndicate at work. In fact, the answer might be much more
Calling All Pet Shelters: Before You Cry ‘Thief’ Check The Computers First
You know how reporters like to write about mysterious criminal events? So too, in this story about a dog shelter missing some pets, the writer latched onto the possibility of a sinister criminal syndicate at work. In fact, the answer might be much more
Vets Unite To Oppose Banning Dog Breeds
This is one statement I am happy to put my name to: ‘The Australian Veterinary Association’s SA president Philip Stott says adopting more stringent breed specific legislation will not reduce the risk of attacks by aggressive dogs. “We know that
Vets Unite To Oppose Banning Dog Breeds
This is one statement I am happy to put my name to: ‘The Australian Veterinary Association’s SA president Philip Stott says adopting more stringent breed specific legislation will not reduce the risk of attacks by aggressive dogs. “We know that
Cat Stuck In A Tree? Hold Off On ’911′
In latest Financial Crisis News, the London Fire Brigade will no longer be accepting calls to rescue cats from trees. You know, austerity measures and all. We all need to make sacrifices. Even Moggy. So what do you do if you
Cat Stuck In A Tree? Hold Off On ’911′
In latest Financial Crisis News, the London Fire Brigade will no longer be accepting calls to rescue cats from trees. You know, austerity measures and all. We all need to make sacrifices. Even Moggy. So what do you do if you
News Flash: Banning Pit Bulls Reduces Dog Bites… Or Does It?
A groundbreaking study from Canada claims to show that the incidence of hospitalizations from dog bites has decreased after Pit Bull-banning legislation was introduced: “The University of Manitoba-affiliated authors analyzed two decades of data before and after pioneering dog legislation
News Flash: Banning Pit Bulls Reduces Dog Bites… Or Does It?
A groundbreaking study from Canada claims to show that the incidence of hospitalizations from dog bites has decreased after Pit Bull-banning legislation was introduced: “The University of Manitoba-affiliated authors analyzed two decades of data before and after pioneering dog legislation
Go To The Gym, Walk The Dog… Why Not Combine Them Into One!
So you are on your way home thinking of all the things you need to do: walk the dog, go to the gym… Wait a minute. How about combining both of those into one? “If you work your dog you’ll
Go To The Gym, Walk The Dog… Why Not Combine Them Into One!
So you are on your way home thinking of all the things you need to do: walk the dog, go to the gym… Wait a minute. How about combining both of those into one? “If you work your dog you’ll
Blogging About Dogs – It’s A Dangerous Business!
You probably think that for people like me it is easy to bring you daily snippets of news, information and humour about our four-legged companions? Not So! Behold the story of ‘Sam And The City’. ‘One New Yorker who used
Blogging About Dogs – It’s A Dangerous Business!
You probably think that for people like me it is easy to bring you daily snippets of news, information and humour about our four-legged companions? Not So! Behold the story of ‘Sam And The City’. ‘One New Yorker who used
That Police Dog Just Keeps Finding Drugs! Somebody Do Something!
I have heard absurd but this lawyered-up story from Virginia is ridiculous! Let me set it up for you: In Virginia the Police can’t just stop a perfect stranger and search them for drugs. That would be a violation of
That Police Dog Just Keeps Finding Drugs! Somebody Do Something!
I have heard absurd but this lawyered-up story from Virginia is ridiculous! Let me set it up for you: In Virginia the Police can’t just stop a perfect stranger and search them for drugs. That would be a violation of
Dolphin’s Intelligence Has A Flip Side
A lone male dolphin in New-Orleans lake has become a danger to swimmers – biting and head-butting them. The tragedy here is that for a dolphin this is normal behaviour. Growing up without dolphin company, this animal will apply its’
Dolphin’s Intelligence Has A Flip Side
A lone male dolphin in New-Orleans lake has become a danger to swimmers – biting and head-butting them. The tragedy here is that for a dolphin this is normal behaviour. Growing up without dolphin company, this animal will apply its’
Hilary Swank Believes In “No Kill Policy’. I Believe In Facing Reality
‘I have seen first-hand how a dog changes a path of the soul.’ Pronounced Hilary Swank in Bucharest to the general applause. At the last count, the Google News article count about her ran at 116 articles. That’s publicity for you. Hilary
Hilary Swank Believes In “No Kill Policy’. I Believe In Facing Reality
‘I have seen first-hand how a dog changes a path of the soul.’ Pronounced Hilary Swank in Bucharest to the general applause. At the last count, the Google News article count about her ran at 116 articles. That’s publicity for you. Hilary
Could Dog Poo Power San-Francisco? Ehh… No.
An ambitious project funded by San-Francisco taxpayer aims to generate energy from dog poo: “If you took one ton of a degradable material, dog poop and food scraps together, you could produce 50 gallons of liquid fuel,” Reed said. “If you took
Could Dog Poo Power San-Francisco? Ehh… No.
An ambitious project funded by San-Francisco taxpayer aims to generate energy from dog poo: “If you took one ton of a degradable material, dog poop and food scraps together, you could produce 50 gallons of liquid fuel,” Reed said. “If you took
Wi-Fi. The Solution To Dog Poo Problem?
For decades city councils have fought a loosing battle against dog poo litterers. They have tried everything – fines, incentives, even dog DNA testing to identify offenders. But now a new idea from Mexico looks like the best, cheapest, most
Wi-Fi. The Solution To Dog Poo Problem?
For decades city councils have fought a loosing battle against dog poo litterers. They have tried everything – fines, incentives, even dog DNA testing to identify offenders. But now a new idea from Mexico looks like the best, cheapest, most
