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Article Archive for April 2009

Animal Welfare Research Under The Same Roof
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | One Comment

One of the world’s best-known naturalists and broadcasters, Sir David Attenborough, will officially open a new state-of-the-art Animal Welfare and Behaviour building at the University of Bristol’s Vet School tomorrow [Thursday 30April, 09].

Tragedy in Apeldoorn
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

Today is the Queens birthday in the Netherlands so we all get a day off.
Every town holds music events and the free market, that means anyone can set up a stall in the town …

Chairty Clairvoyant Evening – In Aid Of Four Paws Animal Rescue
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | One Comment

Come and join us for another clairvoyant evening with Medium Leigh Gameson (who is brilliant by the way..)
Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday 4 May
Fleur-de-Lys Rugby Club, 27–29 High Street, …

Billy – 5 year old male Greyhound
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

Billy is a gorgeous greyhound boy who has just turned 5 this May. Billy is now looking to celebrate by finding himself a loving retirement home after running 98 races!Billy is a really nice boy …

Toxic foods?
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

Can anyone enlighten me, or point me in the direction of a creditable list?
I have always thought that onions (and therefore garlic) and chocolate could be very bad, even fatal. However, I’ve noticed a …

Smithy – 4 year old male Boxer
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

Smithy is a 4 year old brindle and white Boxer boy who is currently being fostered in York. As you can see he’s lovely looking.He’s a big strong Boxer lad that pulls like a trooper …

Lennox – 4 year old male Boxer
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

Lennox is a gorgeous 4 year old brindle and white sweet Boxer boy who is currently being fostered in Falkirk, Scotland. He’s good been brought up with children, good with people he is not cat …

Lana – 18 month old female Boxer cross British Bulldog
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

Lana is an 18 month old red and white Boxer cross Bulldog who served her 7 days in the stray pound before coming to Northern Rose Boxer Rescue.She’s a sweet thing, loves her cuddles and …

Gemma – 2 1/2 year old female Boxer cross Mastiff
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

Gemma is a female Boxer cross Mastiff, she is 2 ½ years old, spayed and great with children but she can be dominant so she would need a home where she is the only dog. …

Timo – 11-12 months old male Lurcher Cross Whippet
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

Timo is a very cute 11 to 12 months old male Lurcher Cross Whippet! Heis a cheeky little man who is very up for some fun! He is quite small standing 23 inches at the …

Cleo – Approx 4 year old female Saluki Cross
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

Cleo is our beautiful smooth Saluki Cross little lady who made her way to us from Ireland.Cleo is a real sweetie, playful and adoring but still a little shy. Cleo needs a home who will …

Should My Dog Attend My Wedding? – A Best Friend Dilemma
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

Should my best friend come to the wedding?
Written by Angela Steel-Thomson
‘Definitely no!’ my fiancé exclaimed ‘She’s just too crazy, her behaviour just wouldn’t be appropriate at our wedding!’
‘Plus’, my mother added, wrinkling her nose, ‘her …

Surgery saves dog who ate Homer
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

A pet dog undergoes life-saving emergency surgery – after swallowing a plastic toy of Homer Simpson.

Farm dog returned after car theft
April 30, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

A dog which was in a stolen vehicle taken from a farm in Cumbria is reunited with its owner.

Celebration as Spud named top dog
April 30, 2009 – 2:00 pm | No Comment

A police dog and his handler from Exeter celebrate their success at the National Police Dog Trials.

Dangerous dog tore off boy’s ear
April 30, 2009 – 2:00 pm | No Comment

A woman admits being in possession of a pit bull-type terrier dog which tore off a boy’s ear.

Woman sought in starved dog case
April 30, 2009 – 2:00 pm | No Comment

Animal inspectors investigating the death of a dog which was starved to death appeal for information about a woman.

Pc shooting pub raid unravelled
April 30, 2009 – 2:00 pm | No Comment

Detectives initially called to a violent robbery at a Lancashire pub on New Year’s Eve 2007 could never have envisaged the twists and turns the case would take.

Vehicle and dog stolen from farm
April 30, 2009 – 2:00 pm | No Comment

Police in Cumbria are concerned for the welfare of a farm dog after the vehicle it was sleeping in is stolen.

Audio slideshow: Obama’s first 100 days
April 30, 2009 – 2:00 pm | No Comment

From diplomacy to dogs – the busy schedule of the United States’ 44th President

Passing Dog on walk etiquette
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

Okay
I think maybe I have the wrong idea of dogs passing on walks and wouldnt mind a few views on etiquette!!
Misha is fab offlead, as long as there arent any other dogs close by.
She can …

DogMagazine.net Scheduled Maintenance
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

DogMagazine.net is undergoing a server upgrade due to a rapid and large increase in traffic over the past few weeks. The site may be unavailable for a short period between 29th and 30th of April …

Been to Malaysia?
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

OH and I are thinking about going and tho we’ve looked at various websites we still can’t decide if/where to go. Anyone been?

Aarrrghhhhhh Rant!!!!!!!
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

OMG … AND BREATHE….. just popped up to the shop with hubby and at the top of our rd is a dog bin next to the dog bin is the usual brown lab having a …

Fate of Thousands of Greyhound Puppies in Question
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

New survey brings into question the fate of thousands of greyhound pups, writes Clive Ellis The breeding of greyhounds for the purpose of racing is a hit and miss affair at the best of times. …

New Veterinary Neurology Site is Launched by Clare Rusbridge
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

Clare Rusbridge, the vet synonymous with bringing to wider attention the now much publicised problem of Syringomyelia (SM) in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, has launched a new dedicated website which will act as a source …

Willow – 1-2 year old female American Bulldog Cross
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

Willow is an American Bulldog cross aged between 1and 2 years old. She has been spayed. She is good with other dogs and people. Due to her size we will not rehome to children under …

What happened to the buddy/ignore list?
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

I really think some users should use the ignore user feature right now. lol

Really worried
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

Baby is lame on one of her shoulders and has been since sunday.I phoned the vets and they told me to rest her as they where chocker blocked and made us an appointment for tomoz …

Missy – 18 months old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

Missy who is an 18 month old Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross female who is looking for a new home after being returned as she gets very anxious when left. She has been in a crate …

DogMagazine.net Scheduled Maintenance
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

DogMagazine.net is undergoing a server upgrade due to a rapid and large increase in traffic over the past few weeks. The site may be unavailable for a short period between 29th and 30th of April …

New Veterinary Neurology Site is Launched by Clare Rusbridge
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

Clare Rusbridge, the vet synonymous with bringing to wider attention the now much publicised problem of Syringomyelia (SM) in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, has launched a new dedicated website which will act as a source …

Fate of Thousands of Greyhound Puppies in Question
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

New survey brings into question the fate of thousands of greyhound pups, writes Clive Ellis
The breeding of greyhounds for the purpose of racing is a hit and miss affair at the best of times. Illness …

More DDA Dogs Die as Taxpayer Picks Up Astonishing £736,760 Bill (in a Credit Crunch)
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

More dead dogs and over seven hundred, thousand pounds.
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has shown that dogs are still dying while in the care of the Metropolitan police service (MPS) as they attempt to …

K9 Magazine Gives Away Macbook Air Plus Cesar Millan DVDs
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

It’s probably our best promotion ever, we have a brand new Macbook Air plus 3 copies of Cesar Millan’s ‘Mastering Leadership’ DVDs to give away – PLUS – a FREE subscribption to the all-new multi-media, …

Win Free Tickets to Brand New Dog Event: Just Dogs Live!
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

The East of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce a brand new Show for 2009. ‘Just Dogs Live’ will be held at the East of England Showground on 10th, 11th and 12th July 2009.
Just …

24% of Young Vets Do Not Have an Employment Contract
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

In a survey of its young graduate members the British Veterinary Association’s Young Vet Network (YVN) has found that only 76% had a contract of employment, leaving many exposed and less able to defend themselves …

Former Pets End up Dead in Teaching Establishments
April 29, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment

A new report, “Dying to Learn: Exposing the Supply of Dogs and Cats to Higher Education,” documents the hidden practices of higher education, proving that science lab students are using former pets at major colleges …