The video above is in respond to the McDonald’s radio commercial. – Kenn McDonald’s has apologized and pulled an ad that came back to bite it. The ad said eating a Chicken McBite was less risky than petting a stray pit bull, shaving your head, naming your son Sue or giving friends your Facebook password. [...]
If you would like to see this stopped, voice your opinion to the Gorham Town Planning Board here. Please be firm in your opposition, but nice. Meanness will trivialize us and make them go ahead with it. You can also sign this petition here. – Kenn GORHAM, NEW YORK — Dog breeders who recently received [...]
One crooked stitch runs from ear to ear over the back of Hule’s shaved scalp. Another traverses her forehead before sealing shut her left eye. But if her post-operation pictures are any indication, this doe-eyed, golden brown cocker spaniel is going to be all right. Two weeks ago, Hule (pronounced “oolay,” which means “rubber” in [...]
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — A landmark local court decision last year allowing people for the first time to seek “sentimental value” damages for the loss of their pets has been appealed to the state’s highest court. A petition was filed last week asking the Texas Supreme Court to review this ruling, which has drawn praise [...]
COLUMBUS, OHIO — A bill that would remove the “vicious” label from pit bulls is likely headed for the governor’s desk. The Ohio Senate approved House Bill 14 by a 27-5 vote on Tuesday, with some changes. Those modifications will have to be approved by the Ohio House of Representatives before the bill can be [...]
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY — Health inspectors closed a township pet store Thursday, and animal welfare volunteers confiscated 39 puppies that were either sick or at risk. The Puppies Galore store in the Brick Mall at Brick Boulevard and Chambers Bridge Road was closed about 1:30 p.m. because of a report of unsafe conditions and [...]
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND — A Baltimore County man is sentenced to prison time for his role in a dogfighting operation. The animals found in his care were dirty, malnourished and mutilated. Amazingly, some of them survived. What was done to the dogs is horrible, but there is reason to be hopeful for their future. Authorities [...]
