Breeding heartache: Puppy mills are often a tragedy for dogs and the humans who love them 

For the first time, the Humane Society of the United States has launched a billboard campaign to support its fight against puppy mills. Columbus got billboards on Nov. 27.
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Think IOU rather than 
I’m getting the panicked calls from friends of friends: Do I know anybody who has puppies? Everyone seems to be desperately searching for a golden retriever or a Labrador or a Yorkshire terrier for a wife or son or boyfriend.
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State is raising own prison dogs 
State expects to save money by raising own drug sniffers At a month old, the dozen jet-black puppies being raised at a state prison compound aren’t quite ready to take a nibble — much less a bite — out of crime. But give them time.
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Breeding heartache: puppy mills are often a tragedy for dogs and the humans who love them 
For the first time, the Humane Society of the United States has launched a billboard campaign to support its fight against puppy mills.
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Family is finally ready to add a new canine to the mix 
CHEYENNE - The Stockton family is gaining another member. No, Amy’s not expecting another child. Two miniature mimics of me are more than enough for one family.
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Woman dismayed by dogs death 

When Julie Jones lifted the Labrador retriever her daughter had taken to calling Brown Thang into the Maury County Animal Control officers truck she thought she was sending B.T. to a better life only three hours later the dog was dead.

Slice of canine heaven: Valley’s Three Dog Bakery 
PLEASANTON Kathy Moreno’s business is going to the dogs, which makes her as happy as a flea on a beagle.

All for the love of a dog 
WEST HEBRON, N.Y. From the broad porch of his 200-year-old farmhouse, author Jon Katz gazed over an idyllic scene of hills and valley, one border collie lolling at his feet and two others pacing restlessly nearby.

Woman, husband swept up in river 
Authorities are continuing to search for a former Champion woman and her husband who were swept away in a treacherous river during a Christmas Day wal…

Fidos For Freedom offers a helping paw to people with disabilities 

Joe Swetnams service dog, Ace, helps him live his life even in the simplest things such as helping him with his breakfast. Every morning he helps me get dressed, he goes to my closet and gets my stuff.
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Breeding heartache: puppy mills are often a tragedy for dogs and the humans who love them 
For the first time, the Humane Society of the United States has launched a billboard campaign to support its fight against puppy mills. Columbus got billboards on Nov. 27.
Source: www.middletownjournal.com

Think IOU rather than 
I’m getting the panicked calls from friends of friends: Do I know anybody who has puppies? Everyone seems to be desperately searching for a golden retriever or a Labrador or a Yorkshire terrier for a wife or son or boyfriend.
Source: www.oregonlive.com

‘Designer dogs‘ caught in divorce 
The Labradoodles were turned over to animal control after their breeders split. The Australian Labradoodles once had their curly coats groomed and ate doggie gourmet meals of raw meat, V8 juice and yogurt.
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Finding a New Best Friend: The Right Animal ‘an Absolute Joy,’ Cat Owner Says 

By James Mayse, Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky. Dec. 9–”It was ‘adopt a senior’ month at the Humane Society, and she said she’d take me,” Baillargeon said. More…

SERVICE: The Inland pairs have gone to work after the Esperanza Fire and deadly mudslides. More…

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DENNIS TOWNSHIP Five duck hunters who got marooned in a marsh on the Delaware Bay were rescued Friday morning by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter. The five men, all from Carlisle, Pa., were duck hunting Thursday when the engine to their 16-foot duck boat quit. More…

Whoever said you can’t teach old dogs new tricks hasn’t met Dreyfus, a Labrador retriever training for his pet therapy debut at Oakton Place in Des Plaines. More…

Skinned dog found hanging on fence 

Collin County Sheriff’s Office investigators are trying to determine if a skinned dog was killed at the hands of a human being or by another animal.
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Houston rescue group saves homeless cats, dogs 

You have heard of dogs bejeweled and ribboned, swank hounds swaggering down the street in designer duds, rejecting all but the finest fare.

Heroes leave pawprints on lives touched 
They travel, two-by-two, in conditions of chaos. It could be on the bereft flatlands of Iraq, on a classified search and recovery mission for MIA soldiers. Or on the craggy, mean mountains outside Park City, Utah, seeking the scent of a Boy Scout gone dangerously astray.

Woman dismayed by dogs death 
When Julie Jones lifted the Labrador retriever her daughter had taken to calling Brown Thang into the Maury County Animal Control officers truck she thought she was sending B.T. to a better life only three hours later the dog was dead.

Man pays tribute to ‘A Good Dog’ 
WEST HEBRON, New York (AP) — From the broad porch of his 200-year-old farmhouse, author Jon Katz gazed over an idyllic scene of hills and valley, one border collie lolling at his feet and two others pacing restlessly nearby.

Adopted dog headed to Iraq to find fallen soldiers 
RIVERSIDE - Booney has searched for a missing boy in Fawnskin and for victims of deadly mudslides in the San Bernardino National Forest and La Conchita.

Protect Your Labrador Retriever From Those Cold Winter Months: 9 Tips That Can Help

Cold, frigid weather presents the same problems for pets as it does for some humans. If your Labrador Retriever is uncomfortable in the cold, expect him to shiver or hold up his paws as he walks. Left outside for extended periods of time, your dog can experience frostbite or hypothermia.

Look for discoloring of the skin, especially on the ear tips and other extremities. If you find any signs, contact your veterinarian. Salt or other ice-melting chemicals as well as antifreeze can be extremely hazardous and life-threatening for the dog that ingests them. Road salt also can cause sores if it becomes lodged between your dog’s footpads. dogs at risk from the cold and winter-related hazards, whether they live indoors or out, need special care. Here are a few tips:

1. Place a flannel sheet over your dog’s bed for extra warmth.

2. To keep warm, your Labrador Retriever may like to sleep on floor heating vents that can catch the identification tags attached to his collar. If your dog likes to snooze over a floor vent, put his tags in a Pet Pocket, which attaches to his collar.

3. In cold weather, your dog will need more energy to fight the cold in the form of extra calories, so don’t be afraid to offer him additional food in the winter.

4. Be sure to wipe off your dog’s paws when he comes in from the outside to prevent salt and other chemicals from sticking to his feet.

5. Keep antifreeze out of your dog’s reach, and be sure to clean up any that may have spilled in the garage or driveway.

6. If your dog is accustomed to living the good life indoors, don’t allow him to stay outside for extended periods of time in cold weather.

7. Make sure your dog has a warm, draft-free place to sleep. Since warm air rises, offering him a bed off the floor will add extra warmth and comfort for winter dreaming.

8. Don’t allow your Labrador Retriever to be off leash in a snowstorm or ice storm. If he gets lost, he will not be able to use his sense of smell to find his way home.

9. If your dog is short-haired, elderly, or sensitive to the cold, even for short walks, consider purchasing a sweater for him to wear in cold weather.

Fishing report 

For a change, the weather is cooperating with anglers, with a weekend forecast of good fishing weather. Steelhead trout fishing has been fair to very good on the local rivers and streams as the waters settle and clear. More…

They travel, two-by-two, in conditions of chaos. It could be on the bereft flatlands of Iraq, on a classified search and recovery mission for MIA soldiers. Or on the craggy, mean mountains outside Park City, Utah, seeking the scent of a Boy Scout gone dangerously astray. More…

They travel, two-by-two, in conditions of chaos. It could be in the bereft flatlands of Iraq, on a classified search and recovery mission for MIA soldiers. More…

Breeding and raising German shepherds is Debbie Miller’s life and her business, and she knows the value of registering her dogs with the American Kennel Club. Miller, 46, and husband, Dan, have owned and raised German shepherds for 20 years and started Danbie German Shepherds, a hobby breeding kennel, a few years ago. More…

Local Doberman has a shot at being nation’s top dog 

Her ability to communicate with animals has earned her national recognition. Continued…

Petplan, the pet insurance provider with a proven pedigree, today announced that they will be exhibiting at this year’s Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show. Petplan hopes that through their presence at the Dog Show they will be able to educate pet owners about the various medical conditions that can affect their breed of dog, and demonstrate how pet insurance is an essential part of their pet’s Continued…