Monthly Archives: May 2007
Stretcher rescue for 14 stone dog
A 14 stone dog has to be carried to a cliff top for treatment after it collapses at a beach. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine… Read more
Street cleaners help tackle crime
Bin men, road sweepers and dog wardens in south Gloucestershire help to keep an eye out for criminal activity. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and… Read more
Police warning after sheep mauled
A sheep is dead and another badly mutilated after three dogs attack a herd near Oswestry. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and Content aggregated by… Read more
Fire And Rescue Service For Dog With Head Stuck In Wall
At 19:11 yesterday [Wednesday, 30 May] Watch Manager Anton Phillips, one of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services specialist Animal Rescue Advisors, received an unusual call to a dog with its… Read more
Beach dog walking ban is reviewed
A year-round ban on walking dogs on part of Weston-super-Mare’s beach is set to be lifted. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and Content aggregated by… Read more
Two more sniffer dogs at prison
A Labrador and a Spaniel double the canine staff at the Isle of Man’s prison in the fight against drugs. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine… Read more
Boxer Dog Receives Bravery Award
Boxer dog Cally recieved a PDSA Commendation yesterday (29 May) after she led her owner, Nick Hurle, to injured farm manager, Peter Gurney, who was pinned down by two half-tonne… Read more
Malaysia seeks Irish sniffer dogs
Malaysia says it hopes to obtain a new pair of Northern Irish sniffer dogs trained to find pirate DVDs and CDs. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9… Read more
Pet Owners Have Confidence in US Pet Food Despite Recall
Seventy-three percent of consumers say they are “confident or very confident” in the safety of their pet food according to three rounds of public opinion surveys conducted by the Pet… Read more
Pet Microchipping Month to Help Reunite Lost Dogs
Its a sad fact that most lost pets dont ever find their way back to their owners – not because they dont want to, but because they simply dont have… Read more
Croatian bees sniff out landmines
Croatian researchers train bees to detect landmines laid during the Balkan wars of the 1990s. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and Content aggregated by Dog… Read more
Government Vets Support Animal Cruelty Initiative
Chief Veterinary Officers from across the world are backing the move towards a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare which is supported by the World Society for the Protection of Animals… Read more
Appeal as guide dog goes missing
An appeal is made to residents of an Essex town to help find a guide dog which went missing on a walk. Link to full story Latest Dog News from… Read more
‘Spooked’ guide dog goes missing
An appeal is made to residents of an Essex town to help find a guide dog which went missing on a walk. Link to full story Latest Dog News from… Read more
Police visit rape scene a week on
About 20 dog walkers and passers-by are interviewed by police hunting a rapist who attacked a teenager. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and Content aggregated… Read more
Nesting owls swoop on dog walkers
A footpath is closed in Lancashire after a pair of nesting eagle owls repeatedly attack dog walkers. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and Content aggregated… Read more
Nepal: Street children given hope
Former street children talk about their lives on the streets of Kathmandu and hopes for the future. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and Content aggregated… Read more
Driver on dog walker death charge
A student is charged after a woman and her dog were killed when they were hit by a car in south London. Link to full story Latest Dog News from… Read more
Woman dies after car mounts kerb
A woman and her dog die after being struck by a car that mounted the pavement in south London. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and… Read more
Dog control orders are considered
People in Swindon are invited to give their views on proposals to introduce dog control orders in some parks. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and… Read more
Woman found dead on city street
A 29-year-old woman is been found dead on a grassed area by a car park in the Tuebrook area of Liverpool. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9… Read more
Morris Animal Foundation Release Free Canine Cancer Publication
Following the launch of its Canine Cancer Campaign, Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) has released a special issue of its quarterly publication AnimalNews — focusing on cancer in companion animals… email… Read more
Friday’s Funny Dog Video: Dog Springs Rake into Boy’s Privates
It’s Friday so we thought we’d mark the occassion with a Friday Funny Dog Video. And what better way to raise the humour level than to witness a young boy… Read more
Two dogs rescued in arson attack
Fire crews rescue two Staffordshire Bull Terriers from a house fire in Manchester. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and Content aggregated by Dog News
Woman facing jail for dog attack
A court tells a woman whose dog attacked a partially-sighted four-year-old boy that she may be jailed. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and Content aggregated… Read more
Couple jailed for dangerous dogs
A husband and wife are sentenced to six months in prison for owning and breeding dangerous dogs. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and Content aggregated… Read more
Councillor Abandoned Dog – Gets One Year Ban
A Plaid Cymru councillor who had stood for election for the Welsh Assembly has admitted abandoning a dog belonging to his former partner. Barry Shaw was found guilty in court… Read more
Most Dog Friendly US Destinations Announced
A popular dog travel website has announced its 2007 list of the Top 10 dog-friendly vacation destination cities in North America. DogFriendly.com compiles this list annually for people who want… Read more
Animal Welfare Charity Launches New Campaign for Support
One of the UK’s oldest animal welfare charities, The Blue Cross, has today launched a new advertising campaign to increase support of its work amongst pet lovers around the country…… Read more
Sheepdog Brings Piglets Back From The Dead
A Romanian farmer has told news agencies how he was left reeling in shock after discovering that his sheepdog had nursed two apparently dead piglets back to life… email this… Read more
World’s Best Sniffer Dogs ‘Snubbed’ in Hunt to Find Missing Madeleine McCann
Police in Portugal leading the search for missing British girl Madeleine McCann have rejected an offer from British sniffer dog teams it is reported… email this article del.icio.us Link to… Read more
Publicity Hungry ‘Artist’ Threatens to Eat Corgi in Protest at Queen
An ‘artist’ who has previously courted controversy by eating a swan in a ‘performance art show’ is to eat a Corgi on live radio… email this article del.icio.us Link to… Read more
Animal Charities Falling Victim to Rising Crime Levels
With figures gripping the headlines showing street crime soaring, it seems even charities arent safe. Leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is counting the cost of damage to its shops and believes… Read more
Young Vet Network Launched by BVA
The BVA has today (Wednesday) launched its Young Vet Network (YVN), designed to provide additional support and services for BVA members in their final year at university and first 8… Read more
Pet Insurer Reveals Biggest Health Problems Affecting US Dogs and Cats
Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, recently reviewed all medical claims received in 2006 to identify the top 10 reasons dogs and… Read more
Abdul breaks nose in dog mishap
American Idol judge Paula Abdul falls and breaks her nose while trying to avoid standing on her pet Chihuahua. Link to full story Latest Dog News from K9 Magazine and… Read more
Dame Becomes Vice President of Canine Partners
Canine Partners, who specialise in providing highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities, is today announcing that Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson has become Vice President of the charity… email this… Read more
American Idol Host Nose Broken By Small Dog
Just a week after Chelsea FC coach Jose Mourinho was arrested after a small dog bust up, American Idol judge Paula Abdul has reportedly suffered a broken nose trying to… Read more