Church, Going to the Dogs – VIDEO
on Nov 6, 2009 in Just a Dog Story Just for Fun Tail Waggin' Good Video Weird Dog News dogs dogs in church One LA pastor, Rev. Tom Eggebeen, has come up with a way to bring new members into his church, at the end of their pooch’s leashes. Yup, Covenant Presbyterian Church has gone to the dogs with a special 30 minute service which includes doggies...

From Shelter Dog to Certified Hero, Police Narcotics Dog
on Nov 6, 2009 in Animal Advocacy Canine Heros Companion & Service Dogs Just a Dog Story News & Updates Rescues & Shelters Tail Waggin' Good dog police dog rescued dog shelter dog This pretty boy may look like he just lounging around like any other dog but this is Pantera, the newest addition to Chicago Police Department’s Organized Crime Division although it wasn’t all that long ago this 16-month-old Black LabR...

The Harrisburg In-Humane Society, a Prison for Baron the Collie… and Worse
on Nov 6, 2009 in Animal Advocacy Crimes Against Canines Furbabies in Need of Help Just Sad :( Neglect News & Updates Rescues & Shelters animal neglect animal shelter Harrisburg Humane Societ What is the popular *euphemism* for the Harrisburg Humane Society lately?  The Harrisburg IN-Humane Society!  Their concern for Baron in the eyes of the public is fake, laced with scorn towards Baron’s owner, and indifferent towards the animals i...

Dog Beaten, Burned, Cut, Starved, Electrical Cord Embedded in Neck, Tossed in Dumpster – VIDEO
on Nov 5, 2009 in Abandonment Burned-Set on Fire Crimes Against Canines Dog(s) Starved, Malnourished Furbabies in Need of Help Just Sad :( Neglect News & Updates Pitbull/Pitbulls Torture Video abused dog animal abuse animal cruelty burned dog dog pitbull starved dog This lovely piece of humanity, Tracia Johnson, 34 of Cahokia, IL, has been arrested and charged with cruel treatment of animals and two violations of animals owner’s duties — all misdemeanors, in relation to this cruelly abused dog. Last...

Top 10 Reasons You Can’t Trust a “Vicious” Pitbull
on Nov 5, 2009 in Dog Humor Dog Writing & Poetry Just for Fun Pitbull/Pitbulls dog dog funny pitbull Everyone knows how vicious and dangerous those pitbulls can be and someone put together this highly enlightening list of ten reason why you just cannot trust a pitbull.  Please be sure to take note and keep these in mind, especially if you share you...

Memphis Animal Shelter, Canine Concentration Camp – VIDEO
on Nov 4, 2009 in Animal Advocacy Crimes Against Canines Dog(s) Starved, Malnourished Furbabies in Need of Help Just Sad :( Neglect News & Updates Rescues & Shelters Torture Video animal abuse animal cruelty animal shelter dogs killed dogs puppies starved dogs tortured dogs This cute little 6-month-old puppy, listed on paperwork as Puppy 199287, was admitted to the Memphis Animal Shelter on August 18. By all accounts a healthy little puppy but by September 4, only 16 days later, this little puppy was dead, a victim of...

The Bark Heard Around the World – Video
on Nov 4, 2009 in Canine Heros Just a Dog Story News & Updates Video animal testing dog dog hero first dog in space Laika When Yuri Gagarin was launched into space on April 12, 1961 from Star City, Russia, it was dubbed “The Roar that was Heard around the World”.   Though he was the first man in space, he was not the first earthling in space. Four years...

A Special Kind of Hero
on Nov 2, 2009 in Canine Heros News & Updates dog hero dogs shot police dog working dog Last week, one of the FBI working dogs, Freddy, was killed in the line of duty while federal agents raided the hideout of men suspected of involvement with an organized crime ring and who were also allegedly part of a radical Islamic sect.   Freddy...

Eulogy for a Dog
on Nov 1, 2009 in Dog Writing & Poetry Just a Dog Story canine companion dog writing dogs This one is a special favorite of mine and I’ve shared it before but am sharing it again by special request.  A dear friend asked that I post it because we all need to be reminded that the love of our dear companion animals, the beloved canine...

Microchip gets Animal Control Officer Fired
on Nov 1, 2009 in Missing - Lost Dog News & Updates Rescues & Shelters animal control officers animal shelter microchip dog One of the greatest animal identification methods of the century, the microchip, has proved to be an indispensable aid to animal shelters, animal control officers, and veterinarians in reuniting lost pets with their owners.  Many lost dogs end up i...