Dog From Viral Photo That Touched Millions Passes Away
The deep bond between a man and his dog was captured in a tender moment in July of 2012. John Unger asked his friend Hannah Stonehouse Hudson to take one last photo of his beloved dog, Schoep, a 19-year-old dog with arthritis. Unger was anticipating having to put Schoep to sleep soon due to the […]
Wisconsin Called Cruel For Allowing Dogs To Track Wolves
Wisconsin is the only state that allows hunters to use dogs to track wolves. Humane groups believe that they have undisputed evidence that physical confrontations between dogs and wolves can result in cruelty and death to both species, and wants regulations with reasonable restrictions for the state’s five month wolf hunt which begins on October […]
Two Dogs Is Too Many In Wisconsin Town
For James and Melissa Lecker, the move across Wisconsin was a no-brainer. Melissa worked from her home office when she wasn’t traveling, and James had a job as a web developer in Wausau, 40 minutes away from their home in Steven’s Point. So they sold it, bought a fixer-upper in Wausau, and, on Jan. 4, […]
Wisconsin Firefighters Use Mouth-To-Nose Respiration To Save Family Dog
A Wisconsin family’s dog was reportedly rescued on Tuesday by firefighters who used artificial respiration to save the yellow Labrador after it had become trapped during a house fire. Firefighters responding to a fire on the second floor of a home at South Sixth Avenue and Callon Street in Wausau found the dog — 7-year-old […]
Globetrotting Post Office Dog Gets His Own Stamp
If ever a dog was a real-life Rover, it was Owney. In the 1890s, this magical mutt turned into a national legend by traveling across the United States by rail and then globe-trotting to Mexico, Canada, Europe and Asia. Owney became the U.S. Postal Service’s mascot and magical good luck charm. Now his adorably scruffy […]
Wisconsin Looks To Ban Felons From Owning Vicious Dogs
My first question would be, “what exactly constitutes a vicious dog? Are we back to breed specific legislation?” — Kenn A bill being circulated by Senator Dave Hansen of Green Bay, Wisconsin would make it a misdemeanor for someone convicted of a violent or drug-related felony to own a dog that has been declared vicious […]
Milwaukee Man Camps Outside Former Home Waiting For Missing Dog’s Return
The Dog Files wishes D.J. Rodrian a quick and happy reunion with his best friend, Titus. — Kenn Bell If this story doesn’t speak to the bond between a man and his best friend then nothing else will. D.J. Rodrian from Milwaukee, Wisconsin is literally camped outside his former home, hoping his lost dog will […]
The End Of Puppy Mills?
By Matt Hrodey for milwaukeenewsbuzz.com WISCONSIN – State government is now crafting long-awaited dog breeder regulations called for by legislation signed into law last year by Gov. Jim Doyle. The requirements, which are aimed at neglectful “puppy mills†in the state, are undergoing public review before they become final. Under the 2009 legislation, the Wisconsin […]
Dog Park Viewed As Big Step Toward Downtown St. Louis Revival
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