Dog dials 911, saving owner!

Another great story of a bright well trained dog saving a human life. A little beagle named Belle was specially trained to sniff around for abnormal blood-sugar levels in her owner Kevin Weaver. Weaver collapsed as a result of a seizure and was also unconscious. Thats's when wonder dog Belle chomped down on the number 9 on the keypad which had been programmed too dial 911. She had been trained to do this of course and the doctor told Weaver he probably would've died without help from loyal and smart girl Belle. Belle is already receiving accolades!

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Belle the Beagle Saves Owner's Life

Some Dog Owners Need to be More Responsible

Too many dog owners are careless when it comes to letting their dogs run loose. Many a mail carrier and meter reader have been attacked and bitten. Dog owners who let their aggressive dogs run loose and who go on to bite or attack people are at risk for serious lawsuits including those by mail carriers. Known aggressive dogs should always be constrained by chain, door or fence.


Postmaster says dog bites a problem this time of year

Vivi Missing Whippet Sitings

As of early June people in Queens claim they are seeing Vivi the Wayward Whippet running around different parks in that area. They have a team looking for her and handing out flyers and puttng up posters on her behalf. If this really is Vivi that dog is a survivor and clever also, makes one wonder how they are ever going to catch her.

Vivi, the saga continues:

The Vivi Chronicles

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Police: Woman hits breeder with Chihuahua

Here's one I've never heard before. A woman angry with a breeder over her new puppy dying at only 4 weeks old, attacked the breeder hitting her on the head with the dead puppy!

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Woman Attacks Breeder With Dead Chihuahua!

Don't Let This Happen to You-Get a Dog!

Homeowners and Renters Dropped by Insurance Companies

Homeowners and renters who own certain breeds of dogs are being dropped by Insurance companies like Allstate and Farmers. They are refusing to write homeowners' policies for the following breeds:
Chows, Dobermans, American Pit Bulls, Alaskan Malamutes, Huskys, Akitas, and German Shepards. Other breeds are also included on the "vicious breed" list.

Homeowners and renters are fighting back-nine states have bills pending that would prevent insurance companies from banning dog owners their right to be covered just because they own a certain breed of dog!

Dog owners are righteously complaining that their beloved family pet may be on the "vicious breed" list but their dog is a sweet natured member of the family who wouldn't hurt anyone.

This clearly is discrimination based on fear and ignorance. Shame on the insurance companies practicing this rediculous policy of judge and convict first, explain later.

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Dog Owners Dropped by Insurance Companies!

Cop dog killed in chase due final salute

Unfortunately another police dog has died while doing his policing duties. A Tucson based police dog named "Miko" jumped 30 feet off an overpass and had to put down because of the seriousness of his injuries. A service will be held for the heroic dog later this week.

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Police Dog Dies in Tucson

Puppies Die in Heated Car

Editor Pat: This is a good time to remind everyone that it's Never a good idea to leave pets inside your vehicle during summertime. The interior of your vehicle heats up fast and gets much too hot for dogs and cats. Even if you "crack" the window a couple of inches-that is not enough to keep the vehicle cool enough for pets. Many dogs have suffered and died in vehicles as a result of ignorance and vets tell us it's a cruel way to die.

Here's good advice: Don't take your dogs in vehicles during summer heat unless the pet will be removed immediately from the vehicle such as going for a walk. And even during a walk, provide plenty of shady rest and water for your dog. Do Not Jog with your dog either!! I've seen lots of ignorant people forcing their dog to "jog" with them. Dogs don't jog in the wild, they walk, trot, and run at high speed when they need to. They don't run in the hot sun for exercise, it's not natural for them to do this so don't force your dog to jog! Wake up!

On the other hand, don't position your pet right in front of an air conditioner either. When I was a kid, my father put our Boxer right in front of the air conditioner as we drove to and from Palm Springs. Within a few days our Boxer had pneumonia. The vet said it was from the air conditioner.

Here's another tragic story of puppies dying in a heated car and by the way, the woman who did this was arrested!:

Puppies Die In Heated Car

Another Dog Hero!

Seems every week there's another story of some wonderful brave dog sacrificing their life for their owner or a stranger. Here's the latest one involving a 2 yr. old Labrador that saved a 9 yr. old boy from the drowning in Roaring Fork River in the Aspen Colorado area. The dog named "Zion" has been nominated for the "Golden Paw" award from the Humane Society.

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Media Shower Attention on Dog Hero