Local Better Business Bureau officials say they have received numerous calls, complaints and scam reports regarding online pet scams being run by several companies that claim to be operating out of Oklahoma. Continue reading “Puppy scam prompts consumer alert; companies claim to be in Oklahoma”
Category: 2016
Radio dispatcher makes last call to honor police dog who served 10 years in Chicago police department
A dispatcher on the Chicago Police Department radio channel used to request K-9 units held the air Sunday morning and asked everyone to stand by. Continue reading “Radio dispatcher makes last call to honor police dog who served 10 years in Chicago police department”
Judge rules dogs should not be treated like kid
“Many dogs are treated as members of the family with whom they live. But after all is said and done, a dog is a dog. At law it is property, a domesticated animal that is owned. At law it enjoys no familial rights.” Continue reading “Judge rules dogs should not be treated like kid”
Dog dad has the sweetest reunion with his missing baby at a pet adoption event
As of last night (Saturday 12-17-2016), a total of 575 animals have been adopted out at the event. Continue reading “Dog dad has the sweetest reunion with his missing baby at a pet adoption event”
Scoop: I want a dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown! on ABC Today
This holiday season, ABC will again air the PEANUTS Christmas special “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!,” now classic cartoon specials based on Charles M. Schulz’s famed comic strip. Continue reading “Scoop: I want a dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown! on ABC Today”
Cold weather warning signs to watch for when outside with your dog
Calgary Humane Society Outreach Manager Phil Fulton joins Global Calgary with details on how to know your dog is cold. Continue reading “Cold weather warning signs to watch for when outside with your dog”
Finland’s ‘First Dog’ steals the show at holiday gift ceremony
In Finnish holiday ritual, President Sauli Niinistö and his wife have been presented with traditional Christmas gifts and greetings. Continue reading “Finland’s ‘First Dog’ steals the show at holiday gift ceremony”
Injured hero military dog given second chance at life
Layka is a five-year-old Belgian Malinois who was shot four times at point-blank range during an ambush in Afghanistan back in 2013. Continue reading “Injured hero military dog given second chance at life”
First ever skydiving dog snaps up Guinness World Record after being trained for the jump since birth
A clever pooch who has been expertly trained to fight Africa’s poaching crisis has become the first dog in the world to go skydiving as well. Continue reading “First ever skydiving dog snaps up Guinness World Record after being trained for the jump since birth”
Update on Korean Dog Meat Market Ban!
The oldest S.Korean meat market will continue to sell dog meat. It only bans the display of live dogs in the cages, as well as on site slaughter. Continue reading “Update on Korean Dog Meat Market Ban!”