Hundreds Attend Memorial Service For North Carolina Police Dog
The Brunswick County North Carolina Sheriff’s Office lost one of its top dogs Saturday to cocaine poisoning from a package allegedly dropped by drug suspects. K-9 Viper was memorialized by about 200 county employees and law enforcement officers Tuesday morning during services in front of the county courthouse. A Belgian Malinois and one of the […]
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 […]
North Carolina Town Holds Annual Coon Dog Day
For the town of Saluda, North Carolina, there’s nothing like Coon Dog Day. The festival, which is celebrating its 48th year and is annually held the Saturday after the Fourth of July in downtown Saluda, brought out its usual cast of characters (both human and canine). Tim Osborne with Homemade Kennels of Newton North Carolina […]
Yoda, A Chinese-Crested Chihuahua Mix Wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And that definitely seems to be the case with Yoda who was kissed and cuddled by her owner as the pooch bagged the title of the World’s Ugliest Dog. The contest, held at Friday’s Sonoma-Marin Fair in Northern California, featured an array of “ruff” looking […]
Michael Vick's Autograph Session Pits Fans Against Dog Lovers
Controversy sells. It also brings out dozens of protestors if you happen to be a superstar athlete and admitted dog killer charging upward of $120 for autographs. So was the scene for Michael Vick on Sunday when hundreds gathered in Butler, New Jersey to either lambaste the quarterback for running a dog-fighting ring or praise […]
Surfing Dogs Hit The Beach For California Competition
Over 50 dogs of all sizes gathered along the shore of Imperial Beach, California for an intense day of competitive surfing.
Texas Dog Earns Award For Saving Owner’s Life
Lassie has nothing on Yogi, a Golden Retriever credited with saving his owner’s life after a serious cycling accident near Lake Travis in Texas. Tuesday, the Humane Society of the United States recognized Yogi as the 2011 Valor Dog of the Year for leading neighbors to where Paul Horton lay paralyzed after flipping off his […]
Scottish Deerhound Wins Westminster Dog Show
By Lindsay Barnett For The LA Times A Scottish deerhound named Hickory won best in show at the Westminster dog show, the most prestigious competition for purebred dogs in the U.S., as the show concluded its two-day run Tuesday night. It was the first time the Scottish deerhound — a tall, lithe, rough-coated sighthound that […]
Purina Celebrates The Everyday Dog With The First 'Petcentric Dog Show'
From prnewswire.com Online Contest Honors ‘Best Of Show’ Grand Prize Winner In Five Categories ST. LOUIS, Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — After years of living in the shadows of his blue blood brothers who strut on the blue carpet at the National Dog Show Presented by Purina, the everyday dog finally has his day. Nestle […]