New York City DA Hires Bronksey The Comfort Dog
On Staten Island, justice has gone to the dogs. Meet Bronksey, New York’s first comfort dog. So far, he seems to be embracing his duties. Bronksey’s mere presence enabled a 12 year old boy to get through testimony during a grand jury hearing for an abusive relative. “There is something magical about the presence or […]
Cairn Terrier, Toto Breed Won’t Become Kansas’ State Dog
Toto, do you have a feeling you’re not in a Kansas legislative spat anymore? That’s, um, because you’re not. Much like the Wicked Witch of the West, a proposal to make the famed “Wizard of Oz” dog breed the state dog of Kansas melted away this week. Democratic state Rep. Ed Trimmer had introduced a […]
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, […]
Injured Marine Seeks To Adopt Her Military Working Dog, Rex
A former Marine is hitting bureaucratic red tape in her quest to adopt the military service dog she served with in Iraq before it is put down. Former Corporal Megan Leavey, of Rockland County, wants to take in a German shepherd named Sergeant Rex. They hunted for IEDs on Iraq during two tours of duty. […]
The End Of Anti-Puppy Mill Activism In Iowa?
Look like the days of investigative reporting are over in Iowa. This will definitely hurt activists trying to help dogs by infiltrating puppy mills. Feels like our freedoms are being taken away, one by one. — Kenn DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) – The Iowa state Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to impose penalties on animal […]
British Columbia Dog Slaughter Leads To Toughest Animal-Cruelty Laws In Canada
British Columbia now has the toughest animal-cruelty laws in the country, a year after the discovery by the SPCA of a mass grave of up to 100 sled dogs in Whistler. The provincial government has introduced the Sled Dog Code of Practice, which sets standards for health, nutrition, housing, working conditions, transportation and euthanasia. Marcie […]
Manitoba, Canada Bans Dog Ear Cropping
A veterinary medical association in Western Canada announced Friday a ban on the cosmetic cropping of dogs’ ears, but some breeders warn it could lead to torn floppy ears. The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association passed the bylaw at its annual general meeting on February 3 after all four of Canada’s eastern maritime provinces enacted similar […]
Brick, New Jersey Mayor Proposes Outlawing Puppy Mills
BRICK — Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis has directed the municipal attorney to draft a proposed ordinance that would prohibit any new store that sells dogs or cats. The proposed law also would apply to any breeder who sells more than 10 dogs or cats in a calendar year. However, the ordinance would not apply to […]
Pit Bulls May Lose 'Vicious' Label In Ohio
COLUMBUS, OHIO — A bill that would remove the “vicious” label from pit bulls is likely headed for the governor’s desk. The Ohio Senate approved House Bill 14 by a 27-5 vote on Tuesday, with some changes. Those modifications will have to be approved by the Ohio House of Representatives before the bill can be […]