Archive for July 21st, 2008

Public library plans pet day (Fort Frances Times)

Monday, July 21st, 2008

“Silly Pet Tricks” will be held at the Fort Frances Public Library on Thursday, July 24 at 2 p.m. at part of a pet day. Karen Melanson, a local competitive dog obedience trainer, will be on hand to offer her expertise with training tips and trouble-shooting poor pet behaviour. Kids also will […]

Dog Shows Star Quality (Tyler Morning Telegraph)

Monday, July 21st, 2008

FLINT — It wouldn’t surprise Bill McFarlin if people don’t recall when or where they first met him, or his name for that matter. Being on a television show might change that, but he said people never forget his Brittany spaniel, Star.

Two pit bulls attack woman and dog out on walk in Northeast Tacoma (Tacoma News Tribune)

Monday, July 21st, 2008

During his bike ride Friday evening, a little voice in Lind Simonsen’s head told him to peddle harder. He did and coming over the hill on Norpoint Way in Northeast Tacoma, he saw his wife, Jorgann, and their yellow Labrador, Gallagher, being attacked by two pit bulls.

Dog care camp held at YMCA (Brewton Standard)

Monday, July 21st, 2008

The Escambia County Extension Office through the 4-H and Youth Development Program recently held a Dog Care Daycamp recently at the Brewton YMCA.

Family Finds Dog Shot To Death In Tampa (The Tampa Tribune)

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Police are searching for the person who fatally shot a family pet in the head early this morning. Ada Tavares called the police about 3:45 a.m. and told them she heard her 3-year-old dog, Princess, barking, then heard a gunshot. After the gunshot, she said she heard a yelp, then silence.