The dachshund cafe comes courtesy of the people behind Pug Cafe, where pug owners come together in Esquires Guildford to introduce their pugs to one another, and to make lots of pug-loving friends. Continue reading “The world’s first sausage dog cafe is coming to the UK”
Category: February 2018
Canadian Newfoundland dog wins Best in Breed at Westminster
A small town pooch has received some big city recognition at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Continue reading “Canadian Newfoundland dog wins Best in Breed at Westminster”
In Hong Kong, truly it is the Year of the (pampered) Dog
As the city welcomes the Year of the Dog, pet owners are pushing out the boat more than ever to ensure their pooches are glossed and spritzed, with money no object. Continue reading “In Hong Kong, truly it is the Year of the (pampered) Dog”
Blind Golden Retriever is happier than ever thanks to his best pup friend
4-year-old Jake had both of his eyes removed 15-months-ago after battling severe infections as a puppy. Continue reading “Blind Golden Retriever is happier than ever thanks to his best pup friend”
4 dog food companies issue recall over salmonella fears
Don Schaffner, a professor of food microbiology at Rutgers University, explained that salmonella can be found in the intestinal tracts of animals used to make pet food, like poultry and cattle. Continue reading “4 dog food companies issue recall over salmonella fears”
Nobody shows up to read for retired Greyhound Racer, so Internet responds in the best way
Kids came flocking to read to Sting, he is now booked out for months! Continue reading “Nobody shows up to read for retired Greyhound Racer, so Internet responds in the best way”
A mystery trooper is credited with saving this newborn puppy’s life
About three weeks ago, the unidentified trooper discovered the tiny puppy with its eyes closed and umbilical cord still attached, crying alone outside the patrol office with no mother dog or other puppies in sight. Continue reading “A mystery trooper is credited with saving this newborn puppy’s life”
Has China turned over a new leaf? 38 Chinese cities host “Adoption Day” for stray dogs & cats
“Our ultimate goal is that, when helping an animal in distress and adopting a rescued stray becomes common sense and a way of life” Continue reading “Has China turned over a new leaf? 38 Chinese cities host “Adoption Day” for stray dogs & cats”
Meet Morgan, the Shuswap’s snow shovelling dog
Morgan, a six-year-old Newfoundland dog, loves to help clear snow. Not only can she use a hand – or in her case – mouth-held shovel, she can also operate the family’s mechanical snowblower. Continue reading “Meet Morgan, the Shuswap’s snow shovelling dog”
Rescue dog hailed a hero after finding Taiwan quake survivors
In a video released by the Fire Bureau of Taichung City, Tie Hsiung, a Labrador whose name translates as “Iron Hero,” is seen sniffing for survivors and alerting rescuers to a human presence. Continue reading “Rescue dog hailed a hero after finding Taiwan quake survivors”