Tracking Dog Picks Up Wayward Whippet's Scent

Apparently there is a tracking dog who has picked up Vivi's scent at different parks and areas around NYC. If you live NYC keep an eye out for Vivi and report it to the whippet club at least.

Whippet-On-The-Lamb Saga Continues:

Vivi Missing Whippet Update

Vet Accused of Faking Dog's Death!

A dog that suffered from seizures was thought to be put to death by a veteranarian in Milford Pennsylvania. But, surprise! the dog was simply sedated and given to another owner! Employees of the clinic believed that the dog's owners were unfairly putting the dog to death so they came up with a plan to deceive the owners into thinking the dog was dead.

Moral of the story: choose your vet clinic wisely! Ask around, do a little research.

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Vet Accused of Faking Dog's Death!

The Worst Situation Rescuers Have Ever Seen

A horrific situation was recently discovered in West Sussex England when rescuers found 250 dogs stuffed into little boxes and held in a windowless shed. Six of the Yorkshire Terriers had already died and some were so weak that they were on the verge of death. Rescuers said it was the worst situation they have ever seen.

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250 Dogs Stuffed In Shed!

Dogs being Trained By Inmates

Inmates in a Fort Collins Colorado jail are being given the opportunity to train and socialize dogs who will be put up for adoption at the local Humane Society. The dogs have some behavioral problems and the inmates work with the dogs to make them more adoptable.

Story Link:

http://cbs4denver.com/topstories/local_story_105013322.html

Doggie Humor

On the first day of creation, God created the dog.

On the second day, God created man to serve the dog.

On the third day, God created all the animals of the earth (especially the horse) to serve as potential food for the dog.

On the fourth day, God created honest toil so that man could labour for the good of the dog.

On the fifth day, God created the tennis ball so that the dog might or might not retrieve it.

On the sixth day, God created veterinary science to keep the dog healthy and the man broke.

On the seventh day, God tried to rest, but He had to walk the dog.



* Text above is believed to be in the Public Domain.

Puppies Raised To Be Fighters

Unfortunately "Dogfighting" is still be done in many parts of the U.S.. This is a dark ages sort of activity that should be put to an end. Many of these poor dogs are forced into being contenders from puppyhood. Severe punishment is needed for the people who still run these pathetic entertainments. It's extremely cruel an is absolutely not needed.

http://www.easternecho.com/cgi-bin/story.cgi?31292

Pet Gifts-Religious Themed Gifts

Pacific Pet Shop also carries gifts, beds, collars, leashes, toys and much more for doggies everywhere!

Pet Recovery Specialist

The missing dog show Whippet "Vivi" was last seen in Flushing New York but hasn't been returning to areas where she was seen. So no good news for her owners yet, anyway. A pet recovery specialist explains what happens when dogs go missing:


http://www.cleveland.com/ "Living Section"

Pet Sitting

I know I don't like to leave my Havanese alone for too many hours. Many people who have to be away from home either for work or some other reason want their pets looked after. Pet sitting is a viable alternative as long as you can get someone who is professional, responsible and trustworthy. Pet Sitters International is an organization of pro pet sitters but they also have a pet sitter locator service for those who need to get someone to look after their beloved pets.

Pet Sitters International:

http://www.petsit.com/home.asp

Get a Grin at The Pooch Cafe!

Here's a comic that dog lovers can relate to, the "Pooch Cafe" by Paul Gilligan. The pooch in this running cartoon doesn't take anything from anybody, the canine equivalent of a "Murphy Brown/Becker" type character. Check him out at:

http://www.ucomics.com/poochcafe/

Dog Stories

If you're a dog lover who loves to read about your favorite subject, check out the nice selection of "Dog Stories" from Dogwise Books. These books would make great gifts also!

Stories About Dogs