Archive for May 16th, 2008

Robber who shot dog sentenced 15-30 years (The Monroe Evening News)

Friday, May 16th, 2008

The November night when the masked intruder broke into his family’s Summerfield Township home and shot his dog to death still haunts 14-year-old Michael Austin.

SPORTS HEADLINES (Grand Haven Tribune)

Friday, May 16th, 2008

The Muskegon Lakeshore Obedience Training Club is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Click to enlarge This canine club serves the Muskegon and Grand Haven area, with an emphasis on public service and donations.

Veterinarians, Pediatricians And Postal Workers Team Up To Reduce Incidence Of Dog Bites, USA (Medical News Today)

Friday, May 16th, 2008

There are very few public health crises that can truly be cured by public awareness and education … but dog bites are one of them. There are 4. 7 million people bitten by dogs every year, and this suffering, injury, disability and mortality is completely unnecessary. It’s up to people, not dogs, to stop dog […]

North Pole grad leads guide dogs to graduations of their own (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Tail waving high, an extra North Pole High School graduate affectionately known as “Shep,” trotted through commencement ceremonies Thursday evening under the guiding lead of graduating senior Hannah Beck.

U.S. Postal Service spotlights Dog Bite Prevention week (The Daily Item)

Friday, May 16th, 2008

LYNN - The number of dogs biting postmen is on the rise across the country. That’s the word from the U.S. Postal Service, which is spotlighting National Dog Bite Prevention Week from May 18-24.