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Two Surrender In Theft Of Dogs From Hernando Shelter

August 25, 2010 in Animal Control, Endangerment, Law Enforcement, News

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By Logan Neill for Tampabay.com

Brooksville, Florida — Two Brooksville men thought to be suspects in the theft last week of five dogs from the Humane Society of the Nature Coast were arrested over the weekend.

According to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, Juan Claudio, 26, surrendered to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday. The other suspect, Jose Navarro, 20, turned himself in to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday. Both are charged with commercial burglary.

According to a Sheriff’s Office report, deputies following up on a tip discovered two of the puppies in the 16000 block of Fullington Road and then began a neighborhood search looking for the other stolen dogs.

When a woman answered the door at 16161 Fullington Road, a deputy noticed a small brown dachshund that matched the description of one of the stolen dogs. Deputies learned from the woman, identified as Jennifer Kores, that her husband, Juan Claudio, and his cousin, Jose Navarro, brought four dogs home late Wednesday, but did not tell her where they had gotten them from.

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Can Dogs Save Us From Bedbug Scourge?

August 25, 2010 in Lifestyle News, News

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From The Wall Street Journal

The march of the bedbugs goes on, leading to increasing demand for bug-sniffing dogs.

Bedbugs conquered the Empire State Building last week. “Like so many other buildings in New York City, the Empire State Building had a small occurrence specific to a uniform storage area in the basement of the building,” a spokesman for the iconic skyscraper said in a statement. “The area has been fully cleared.”

Bedbugs have also found their way into several movie theaters around the city. The AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9 had a report of a bedbug bite on July 30 and, according to a company spokesman, the theater was immediately shut down for treatment. But that incident prompted the chain to inspect each of its locations in Manhattan. The company found bedbugs on “two of the 4,700 seats” at the Midtown AMC Empire 25 on Aug. 3, according to a spokesman.

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Canine Lifeguards Doggie Paddle To The Rescue In Italy

August 25, 2010 in Heroics, News, Working Dogs

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The Associated Press

They leap from helicopters or speeding boats, bringing aid to swimmers who get into trouble off Italy’s popular beaches.

For these canine lifeguards, the doggie paddle does just fine.

Hundreds of specially trained dogs from Italy’s corps of canine lifeguards are deployed each summer to help swimmers in need of rescue.

These “lifedogs” wear a harness or tow a buoy that victims can grab, or a raft they can sit on to be towed back to shore, and unlike their human counterparts, they can easily jump from helicopters and speeding boats to reach swimmers in trouble.

With millions flocking to Italy’s crowded beaches each summer, the Italian Coast Guard says it rescues about 3,000 people every year — and their canine helpers are credited with saving several lives.

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Call For Action Over Dog Ownership In United Kingdom

August 25, 2010 in Dog Safety, Lifestyle News, News

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The Associated Press

Animal charities and leading trade unions joined forces to call on the Government to improve laws on dog ownership in a bid to offer more protection to members of the public and workers, as well as the animals.

A coalition of 20 groups issued a statement demanding action against irresponsible dog owners, arguing that current legislation was “inadequate”.

The statement, sent to Prime Minister David Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and acting leader of the Opposition Harriet Harman, said: “We believe that irresponsible dog ownership, whether it is allowing dogs to stray, be dangerously out of control or indiscriminately breeding them, causes significant problems for the safety and welfare of both humans and animals. Current legislation is proving inadequate in many cases to ensure sufficient protection.”

“We believe that both the provision of sufficient resources at a local level for local authorities and the police, and updated and consolidated legislation that has a genuine preventative effect, are needed to address this problem.

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No Parole For Alabama Dog Torturer; Victim Wags Tail

August 25, 2010 in Endangerment, Law Enforcement, Legal News, News

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By Bob Johnson for The Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A scarred but friendly pit bull named “Louis Vuitton” was the star witness Tuesday as an Alabama state board denied parole for the man convicted of spraying him with lighter fluid, setting him on fire and beating him with a shovel.

After the 8-year-old dog was led into the packed hearing room, the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles voted 3-0 to deny early release to 23-year-old Juan Daniels of Montgomery, who was sentenced in 2009 to nine years and six months in prison, a record in Alabama in an animal cruelty case.

Daniels, whose supporters said he had been sentenced far more harshly than criminals who harm human beings, will be eligible for parole again in July 2012.

The dog stuck his head forward for everyone who wanted to pet him as he entered. He bears burn scars from his head to his wagging tail, including white lines on his brown body where the burning lighter fluid seared his skin.

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New Illinois Law To Require History Of Dogs, Cats Before They Are Sold

August 24, 2010 in Law Enforcement, Legal News, News

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Gov. Pat Quinn on Sunday signed a bill into law that will require pet stores, animal shelters and control facilities to disclose important information, including health history and name of breeder, before selling dogs or cats.

“This new law will make sure consumers have all the necessary information before buying a pet,” Quinn said. “Pet owners have a right to know where an animal was bred and if there are any past medical issues to help them make an informed decision.”

House Bill 5772 requires pet stores, animal shelters and control facilities to disclose certain consumer information on or near the animal’s cage, according to a release from the governor’s office. Consumers must also receive a copy of the information prior to purchase.

Pet shops, animal shelters and controls will be required to disclose the following information prior to sale: retail price, including adoption fees or other charges; breed, age, date of birth, sex and color of the dog or cat; details of vaccinations and health history; name, address and identification number of the breeder; and any known diseases or other health conditions (applies to animal shelters and controls only).

Currently, pet stores are required to disclose this information when it is requested by the consumer. However, the law does not specify when the information must be disclosed. As a result, many pet stores do not disclose information until after the sale is final.

The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Jeff Schoenberg, D-9th, of Evanston, and Rep. Susana Mendoza, D-1st of Chicago, and takes effect Jan. 1, 2011.

“There are too many stories of Illinois consumers buying a puppy from a pet store only to find out that the dog came from a puppy mill and it has substantial physical and emotional issues. This bill is about giving consumers information about a pet before they buy a dog or cat,” Mendoza said. “Consumers … will no longer have to guess about where the puppy in the window came from, or what medical issues the puppy has.”

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Kiwi Women Believe Dogs Are Better Listeners Than Their Partners: Survey

August 24, 2010 in Lifestyle News, News

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From sify.com

Kiwi women believe dogs are better listeners than their partners, while for men, dogs are a lot more loving, says a new New Zealand survey.

A Purina survey released today shows 31 percent of female dog owners believe their pets have better listening skills than their partners, and 14 percent of men say their dog gives them more love than their partner.

The survey also revealed that nearly 50 percent of female cat owners share their problems with their feline friend.

And 50 percent even consider themselves as their pet’s parent.

“When people find strong companionship and affection in their pets, it is quite normal for them to begin treating their animals as important family members,” Stuff.co.nz quoted Purina’s pet-care expert Shivaun Statham, as saying. (ANI)

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Sheepdog Turns To Herding Ducks In Northumberland

August 24, 2010 in Lifestyle News, News, Working Dogs

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From bbc.co.uk

A border collie in Northumberland whose owner hopes he can make the English sheepdog team has been honing his skills – by herding ducks.

The talented canine, called Roy, has been in training for a competition which could see him chosen to represent England at future international events.

Owner Emma Gray said the Indian Runner ducks were ideal training for seven-month-old Roy due to their slow speed.

Roy is a hit with visitors to the farm who watch his regular displays.

‘More entertaining’

Ms Gray, 24, who works on her parents’ farm near Morpeth, has been working with sheepdogs for two years.

She said: “The dogs know the difference between ducks and sheep, but they are not really bothered as long as they are working.

“It’s great fun and I love working with the dogs.

“It is much more entertaining herding ducks and we do displays at the farm which go down well.

“The ducks are a bit more predictable than sheep and cannot run as fast so they do not get away from the dog.”


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