Watch American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards Friday Night!
Hallmark Channel will present the inaugural American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. The program, presented by Cesar Canine Cuisine, will also be broadcast for U.S. troops worldwide through Armed Forces Network after its debut on Hallmark. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning Carson Kressley on Oct. 1, the Hero Dog Awards […]
Nova The Great Dane Named World's Tallest Female Dog
This Great Dane is a real canine super star after officially being recognized as the world’s tallest female dog – standing 5ft 11in on her hind legs! Weighing more than 154 lbs., Nova, who lives with owner Ann Suplee in Addison, Illinois, was only recently given the title by The Guinness Book of World Records. […]
Meet The Dog With The Biggest Ears In The World
Harbor is an 8-year old Black and Tan Coonhound with big ears. His ears are so big, he now holds the Guinness World record for the Longest Ears on a Living Dog. This particular breed of dog is known for its larger ears, but Harbor’s ears are off the charts. His left ear measures 12.25 […]
Alaskan Woman’s Bear-Punching Incident To Save Her Dog Brings Her International Attention
Brooke Collins of Juneau, Alaska made local headlines this week after she punched a black bear in her yard to save her Dachshund Fudge from the bear’s grip. The 22-year-old hairdresser became a local celebrity overnight when the story went viral, appearing in news outlets across the country and beyond. Collins’ name has since appeared […]
"Hero Dogs" To Get Their Own TV Awards Show
Film star Ewan McGregor and actress and animal rights campaigner Betty White will join Whoopi Goldberg and other all-star panelists to judge a new heroic dog award show which will air on the Hallmark Channel. The American Humane Association is bringing the celebrities on board for its inaugural “Hero Dog Awards,” a TV contest which […]
Koko, Australia’s Canine Star, Enjoys The Good Life
Stretched out on the couch in a penthouse suite overlooking Western Australia’s Swan River and lapping up water from a Moet & Chandon ice bucket, Koko the kelpie is living large. The charming canine is taking part in a publicity blitz for the new film Red Dog, based on the true story of the dog […]
Ozzy Osbourne's 10k Rescue Puppy
Ozzy Osbourne has splashed out $10,000 on a rescue dog. The rocker and wife Sharon Osbourne fell in love with a Yorkshire Terrier when they attended the 13th Annual Design Care – an event that benefits Sharon’s ‘The Talk’ co-star Holly Robinson Peete’s HollyRod Foundation, which helps families coping with autism and Parkinson’s disease – […]
Michael Vick To Address Congress On Evils Of Animal Fighting
It seems the Michael Vick search for redemption train is moving full speed ahead. On Tuesday, the convicted dog killer will be testifying before Congress in support of the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, legislation which would strengthen laws against animal fighting. Appearing with Vick will be Humane Society president and CEO Wayne Pacelle. Vick […]
Nike Re-Signs Michael Vick, Dogs Once Again Disappointed In Humankind
Convicted animal abuser and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has reportedly just signed an endorsement deal with Nike. A spokesman for Nike says while they don’t approve of what Vick did, they still have no problem with him representing their brand: “Michael acknowledges his past mistakes,” Nike spokesman Derek Kent said. “We do not condone […]