Dog Caught In Wildlife Trap
Resident Melissa Higgins was inside her home when she heard an animal screaming outside. She immediately suspected it was her neighbor’s dog, Beans.
Secret Service Dog Dies While Protecting Vice President Biden
A horrific accident occurred which left a Secret Service dog dead. The dog fell of the roof of a six story building in New Orleans while executing a security check. The Belgian Malinois was part of the security team which was protecting Vice President Joe Biden. The unfortunate accident took place around 6pm on January […]
President George W. Bush's Dog Barney Passes Away
We are very sad to bring you the news that Barney the Scottish Terrier, who spent eight years at the White House With President George W. Bush, has died.
Los Angeles Approves Ban on Sale of Commercially-Bred Dogs
On October 31, a proposed ordinance regulating the sale of pets in pet stores passed a vote before the Los Angeles City Council.
Dogs May Not Be Welcome In Business District of Pennsylvania Town
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania – Ten blocks of a western Pennsylvania town may soon be off-limits to canines. Beaver Falls is keen to revitalize the downtown area, and the city council has focused on a few key issues they need to address.
Federal Government Ends Wyoming Wolf Protections
Wait, it’s called the U.S. FISH and WILDLIFE Services? What a disgrace. Kenn Bell Dog Files Creator CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The federal government will end protections for wolves in Wyoming, where the effort to revive the predator from near extinction in the United States began about 20 years ago. The announcement Friday by the U.S. […]
Why Animal Cruelty Laws Need To Have Bite
Recently, animal cruelty has been all over the news: Emmanuel Alfredo Tadeo, a 28 year old Georgia resident pleaded guilty to four charges, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Animal Cruelty, Animal Cruelty and Battery, after he was arrested for beating his girlfriend with her dead Pomeranian, Murphy who he killed minutes beforehand. After receiving an upsetting phone […]
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 […]
Massachusetts Bans BSL, Strengthens Animal Protection Laws
The Dog Files salutes Massachusetts for taking a smart, thoughtful approach to dog-related issues. Kenn Bell Dog Files Creator Boston, Massachusetts – In a move praised by animal advocates everywhere, the State of Massachusetts made huge strides in animal protection on August 2, 2012, when Governor Deval Patrick signed into law Senate Bill 2192, “An […]