Dog Files Viewpoint: Let's Not Kibble
If you like The Dog Files please join our Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/dogfiles Also, follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/dogfiles Lets Not Kibble By KatyBeth Jensen For The Dog Files Since I rarely cook, I was surprised when I was sent a recipe that started out like this: “This is a fun, easy recipe. […]
Dog Files Viewpoint: The Perfect Pup
If you like The Dog Files please join our Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/dogfiles Also, follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/dogfiles You might remember last fall when I asked if anyone in The Dog Files Community would be interested in writing their opinions in a monthly column for us? Well, I am very proud and […]
Teaching Responsible Ownership To "Pit Bull" Type Dogs Owners
By Carl Ryan For The ToldeoBlade.com MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS – Across the Michigan line from Lucas County, the shelter manager of the Humane Society of Monroe County is setting up classes to teach prospective owners of “pit bull”-type dogs the ins and outs of living with these canines. Trina Stillwagon is training humane society volunteer […]
Fosters Homes Offer Hope For Rescued Pit Bulls
From USAToday Dozens of pit bull terriers netted in the largest dogfighting raid in U.S. history are finding homes despite some who predicted aggression or trauma would make them unsuitable as pets, according to the Associated Press. More than 120 of the animals have been placed in foster homes or are headed there this week […]
Judge's Ruling Allows Autism Helper Dog In Class
Judge Says Autistic First-grader Can Keep Helper Dog In Class Under Illinois Law TUSCOLA, Ill. (AP) – A first-grader in central Illinois gets to keep his autism helper dog in school, a Douglas County judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Chris Freese sided with the family of Kaleb Drew, who argued that the boy’s yellow Labrador retriever […]
21 Puppies Born To Columbia, Illinois Bulldog
COLUMBIA, IL (KTVI – FOX2now.com) – There were 101 Dalmatians, but not in a single litter. That’s why everyone is amazed to learn that an American Bulldog near Columbia, Illinois, delivered no less than 21 adorable pups. Their six-week birthday is Wednesday so they are now up for adoption. Dog owner Shari Ballard says, “We […]
Nearly 70 Dogs Rescued From Alleged Puppy Mill
CHICAGO – Authorities have removed as many as 70 puppies from a home on Chicago’s South Side, where police say some animals were stuffed into bird cages and living without food and water. Agents with the Cook County Sheriff’s Police and the U.S. Department of Agriculture raided the alleged puppy mill on Tuesday after undercover […]
Dog Massage A Hit With The Hounds?
I came across this article by Kurt Begalka of the Northwest Herald. It seems that dog massage is becoming more popular. Read the article and leave a comment with your thoughts. Is this the next big thing? Is it a scam or does it make sense? So this is a dog’s life. Simon, the 5-year-old […]