I am at a loss for words. – Kenn From the ASPCA NEW YORK — One of the most barbaric forms of animal cruelty has an underbelly which for years has remained literally hidden in darkness: “Trunking†is dog fighting’s ugly secret. “It’s just that taboo,†Tio Hardiman, a Chicago-based, dog fighting consultant to the [...]
From USAToday Two stories this morning show how deeply bonds develop between people and their pets. Jessica Simpson is forlorn after losing her dog Daisy to a coyote last week and a judge is ordering a couple to share custody of a Pug in a $40,000 battle. Simpson was given her Maltipoo in 2004 by [...]
By BETH DeFALCO for Associated Press BORDENTOWN, N.J. — As Congress considers whether to allow state prisons to install cell phone jamming devices, New Jersey is grappling with ways to stop inmates from running criminal enterprises from behind bars. On Tuesday, state Attorney General Anne Milgram announced charges against 35 inmates indicted for cell phone [...]
By Stephen J. Novak for the Hunterdon County Democrat Holland Township, NJ police captured and returned the last of five wolf-dogs to their Spring Garden Road home Sunday morning, nearly three days after they escaped. Despite rumors, the hybrid canines did not chase humans, police said, but their second escape in three years is expected [...]
St. Huberts in Madison, Nj recently received a truckload of dogs from a puppy mill. Max, The Dog Files Mascot at the top right of our website was adopted from St. Hubert’s. Also, during the filming of our first episode, Ice Cream Social, Co-Producer Courtney Camera adopted Buddha from St. Hubert’s. You can check out the [...]
On November 13, 2008, the world lost a tremendous force of good in the dog world. Ingela Levett, 63, was the Founder and President of Rawhide Rescue. A non-profit rescue group of foster homes that worked tirelessly to find “forever homes” for dogs. She helped save over 2000 dogs and brought happiness to so many [...]
The Dog Files crew had a great time documenting Just4Pooches’ annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest. It was great seeing how much fun their customers had dressing up their dogs and coming into the store to show them off. I could tell these people had a deep, deep love of their pets and they were all so [...]
At the Liberty Humane Society’s Annual Bark In The Park, dog enthusiasts from around the Tri-State area celebrate adoption, socialization and just plain fun in the sun. The Dog Files would like to thank Vivian Kiggins and the Liberty Humane Society for letting us spend the day with them celebrating shelter dogs. Also, a big [...]
