Archive for August 7th, 2008

Down, boys: ‘Lost’ dog is safe (Detroit Free Press)

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

The dog lives. No harm will come to the dog. That’s the official word out of Comic-Con — the recently concluded San Diego fan fest for comics, sci-fi and everything Hollywood wants to market — about Vincent, the guileless golden retriever on ABC’s “Lost.”

Longga-Dog and Athletes’ Injuries on Emergency (GMA News)

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Join veteran journalist Arnold Clavio as he finds out more about a controversial delicacy in La Union: Longgadogs or sausages made of dog’s meat. Meanwhile, as the Olympics kicks off, Emergency examines the common injuries and sicknesses experienced by athletes. (Airing on August 8, 2008)

Port dog walkers offer special attention to pets during long work days (The Newburyport Current)

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

For dog owners who work long hours, leaving man’s best friend home alone all day can cause guilt and heartache. Newburyport’s Danielle (Dani) Pontremoli can help.

Clarinda schedules second annual Dog Days of Summer promotion (Southwest Iowa News)

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Families and pet lovers alike will have a dog gone good time in Clarinda on Saturday, Aug. 16, as the Clarinda Chamber of Commerce sponsors its second annual Dog Days of Summer promotion.

Owner: Clones of heroic dog ‘a miracle’ (MSNBC)

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Bernann McKinney is the ecstatic owner of five puppies cloned from her late pit bull Booger, who saved her when she was attacked by another dog and became her lifeline during an arduous recovery: “God knew I would be lost without him, so he sent me some more.”