Re: Just for dogs!

by Trueblue on Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:35 am

Good to hear that Barney survived all of that! Razz

by Julie on Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:14 pm

Tiny dog alerts family to house fire

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by eva on Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:22 pm

by Ann - Tx on Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:19 am

Therapy dog program helps prosecutors in court

Jan 22, 2012 12:00am

NECN - Newton, MA

MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — The little girl had already confided in a psychologist, a doctor and her family.

At 7 years old, she struggled to recount the trauma of sexual assault again and again, this time for Prince William County prosecutors. But when it came time for trial, the girl was ready. She testified via closed-circuit television and helped lock up her attacker for eight years.

And while it was ultimately the girl's strength and support from her family that brought her through, she also got help along the way from an unexpected source: an imposing-looking but wholly affable German shepherd named Abby.

"This is the hardest thing these kids will go through in their entire life," said the girl's mother. Knowing Abby would be there during visits to the prosecutor's office made going a little easier, the mother said.

Read more:

http://www.necn.com/01/22/12/Therapy-dog-program-helps-prosecutors-in/landing_nation.html?&apID=b678101861cd49bdb66fead702525125

by Julie on Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:29 am

Ann - Tx wrote:

Therapy dog program helps prosecutors in court

Jan 22, 2012 12:00am

NECN - Newton, MA

MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — The little girl had already confided in a psychologist, a doctor and her family.

At 7 years old, she struggled to recount the trauma of sexual assault again and again, this time for Prince William County prosecutors. But when it came time for trial, the girl was ready. She testified via closed-circuit television and helped lock up her attacker for eight years.

And while it was ultimately the girl's strength and support from her family that brought her through, she also got help along the way from an unexpected source: an imposing-looking but wholly affable German shepherd named Abby.

"This is the hardest thing these kids will go through in their entire life," said the girl's mother. Knowing Abby would be there during visits to the prosecutor's office made going a little easier, the mother said.

Read more:

http://www.necn.com/01/22/12/Therapy-dog-program-helps-prosecutors-in/landing_nation.html?&apID=b678101861cd49bdb66fead702525125

This is a great idea. Razz

by Ann - Tx on Tue Jan 24, 2012 5:42 am

Abilene man accused of stabbing, dumping pup

Posted January 23, 2012 at 4:55 p.m.
Updated January 23, 2012 at 11:57 p.m.

Abilene Reporter News - Abilene, Tx

An Abilene man alleged to have stabbed his 14-week-old puppy at least 11 times and placed her in a city trash container over the weekend was arrested just before 6 p.m. Monday.

Read more:

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2012/jan/23/puppy-mend/

Photo by Joy Lewis
Taz, a 14-week-old female puppy, recovers at Key City Veterinary Clinic after surviving a stabbing over the weekend.

Photo by Joy Lewis
Three stab wounds were treated on Taz. Veterinarian Natalie Matthews at Key City Veterinary Clinic expects Taz to be adopted in the next 48 hours.

Photo by Joy Lewis
Abilene Police Department Officers (from left) John Wilson, Chad Allen and Kevin Easley, along with his drug dog Tex, seize Larry Dollins Jr., 42, at his home in central Abilene after he allegedly stabbed a puppy 11 times. APD Detective Ernest Moscarelli and Sgt. Jason Hack also assisted in the arrest.
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Get well soon, Taz! I know you will be adopted by some one who will love and care for you!

Special prayers for your recovery, Taz . . .

Ann-Tx & Buster Razz

by Ann - Tx on Tue Jan 24, 2012 5:53 am

More about Taz . . . be sure to view the video!

Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Stabbing Puppy

By: Jessica Reyes
KTAB/KRBC - Abilene, Tx

Updated: January 23, 2012

A man is behind bars on animal cruelty charges after police found his puppy in a dumpster with multiple stab wounds.

Police arrested 42-year-old Larry Dollins at his home in the 500 block of Sammons just before 6:00 p.m. Monday.

Read more and view video:

http://bigcountryhomepage.com/fulltext?nxd_id=458362

by Sherry on Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:30 pm

"Got stabbed 11 times, a lot of blood. The dog wasn't doing very well," Moscarelli said.

Poor Taz~

by Ann - Tx on Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:54 am

Heroic dog leads to shelter exception, expansion

Posted: Jan 11, 2012 6:27 PM CST
Updated: Jan 11, 2012 7:48 PM CST

By DeAnn Smith, Digital Content Manager
By Heather Staggers, Reporter

KCTV - Kansas City, MO

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -
A Great Dane did a great deed and saved a woman's life.

And now he may save other women's lives, or at least give them a harbor in the domestic violence storm.

Last year, a woman desperately called the Rose Brooks Center after her boyfriend nearly beat her to death with a hammer. As the man struck the woman with both ends of the hammer, the Great Dane leaped into the fray.

The dog jumped in and laid across the woman and absorbed most of the blows until the man threw her and the dog from a second-story window.

Read more & view video:

http://www.kctv5.com/story/16501340/heroic-dog-leads-to-shelter-exception-expansion?utm_source=moreToExplore&utm_medium=rec&utm_campaign=content

by Julie on Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:42 pm

Man Accused of Throwing Boiling Water on Dog

Severity of dog burns boosts misdemeanor charges to felony

By Shawna Hendrix

| Friday, Jan 27, 2012 | Updated 3:52 PM CST

A judge on Friday upgraded animal cruelty charges from misdemeanor to felony for a UIC student accused of pouring boiling water over his dog.

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The dog has since been successfully adopted into a new home.

Read more:
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Man-Accused-of-Throwing-Boiling-Water-on-Dog-138224909.html

by Sherry on Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:19 pm

I just read about that, Julie. I'm in near tears. So very glad the precious dog has new owners now.

by Julie on Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:26 pm

Sherry, I agree. I just don't understand how some people can be so heartless!

by Ann - Tx on Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:50 am

Julie, thanks for posting the article about Byron. The college student needs to have his scholarship pulled and be kicked out of UIC.

I am so glad the charges were upgraded to a felony. Thumbs up to the judge!

Second and third degree burns are what Byron sustained. The pain and suffering . . . . how very cruel of the student.

The good news is Byron's been adopted and hopefully will be in a loving home.

Get well soon, Byron!

by Ann - Tx on Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:54 am

For the dog lovers . . .

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be February 13 & 14. Six new breeds have been added.

http://projects.ajc.com/gallery/view/metro/news/new-dog-breeds-012412/#sldr_hm
Atlanta Journal -Constitution Atlanta, GA 1-28-12

Westminster introduces six new dog breeds

The American English coonhound is commonly bred in the southern U.S. AP

Originating in Czechoslovakia, the Cesky terrier is a cross between a Sealyham Terrier and a Scottish Terrier, and was bred for hunting in the forests of Bohemia. AP

by Ann - Tx on Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:09 am

6 new breeds debut at Westminster dog show, but history shows rookies face long odds to win

The Washington Post - Washington, D.C.
By Associated Press, Published: January 24

LOS ANGELES — Six dogs will make history this year as the newest breeds eligible to compete at Westminster. If they have visions of winning, though, history is against them.

The names of some of these rookie breeds competing in this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 13-14 at Madison Square Garden are a mouthful: the Entlebucher (ent-lee-BOO’-kehr) mountain dog, the Norwegian Lundehund (LUHN’-dee-hund), the American English coonhound, the Finnish Lapphund (LAP’-hundh), the Cesky (CHESS’-key) terrier and the Xoloitzcuintli (show-low-itz-QUINT’-lee), previously known as the Mexican Hairless.

Read more:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/6-new-breeds-debut-at-westminster-dog-show-but-history-shows-rookies-face-long-odds-to-win/2012/01/24/gIQAyUFgNQ_story.html

by Ann - Tx on Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:11 pm

This is a very sad and tragic story.
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Soap-Opera Actor Euthanizes Pet Dog, Kills Self

Updated: Saturday, 28 Jan 2012, 11:12 AM EST
Published : Saturday, 28 Jan 2012, 11:12 AM EST

WTXF - Philadelphia, PA

(NewsCore) - A down-on-his-luck soap-opera actor took his own life this week after he was forced to put his beloved dog to sleep under pressure from his New York City condo, friends said.

Nick Santino euthanized his dog, Rocco, on Tuesday, on Santino's 47th birthday. That night, his guilt over the gut-wrenching decision became too much to bear.

Read more:

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpps/entertainment/soap-opera-actor-euthanizes-pet-dog-kills-self-dpgonc-20120128-gc_17454398

by Ann - Tx on Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:11 am

Courthouse uses dog to help kids testify

KLTV|Added on January 27, 2012A Texas courthouse brings in a four-legged friend to help provide comfort to kids when called to testify. KLTV reports

Video source:

http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=ju_t3#/video/crime/2012/01/27/dnt-courthouse-dog.klt
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Smith County is in Texas and Tyler is the county seat.

by Ann - Tx on Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:57 am

'I betrayed my best friend': Soap actor commits suicide after strict building management 'forced him to put down dog'By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 11:29 AM on 29th January 2012

The Daily Mail - UK

Man's best friend: In a suicide note, actor Nick Santino wrote:
'Rocco trusted me and I failed him. He didn't deserve this'

A struggling New York soap opera actor was found dead in his apartment days after putting down his dog.

Nick Santino was discovered by police in his Upper West Side bedroom on his 47th birthday. Neighbours said he was devastated that he had to put down his pit bull after his building enforced harsh new laws against the breed.

Read more:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2093082/Nick-Santino-commits-suicide-strict-building-management-forced-dog.html

by Ann - Tx on Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:36 am

Here's an update on Taz from Abilene, Tx. He's being adopted and will be going to his new owner and home this Friday, 2-3-12!

Wishing you happiness and love in your new home, Taz! Razz

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Abused Dog To Be Adopted Friday

POSTED: 9:34 pm CST February 2, 2012
UPDATED: 9:37 pm CST February 2, 2012

KTXS - Abilene, Tx

ABILENE, Texas -- You remember Taz, the puppy who was recently the victim of animal cruelty.
Taz will be going to a new home Friday. The pup is doing well after being stabbed eleven times by her owner and thrown in a dumpster to die.

Read more:

http://www.ktxs.com/news/30365489/detail.html

by Ann - Tx on Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:03 am

Grizz is a lucky boy!

After being 1200 miles from home, an animal shelter in Merriam, KS was able to track Grizz's owner in Montana via a microchip.

Grizz did not bark out the details of how he ended up 1200 miles from home but the details are in this article:
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Merriam shelter finds lost dog's owner 1,200 miles away

Posted: Feb 01, 2012 12:36 PM CST
Updated: Feb 01, 2012 5:53 PM CST

By DeAnn Smith, Digital Content Manager
By Justin Schmidt, Multimedia Journalist
KCTV - Kansas City, MO

MERRIAM, KS (KCTV) -

An adorable young dog made his way last Wednesday to the Heartland SPCA shelter.

Grizz had a microchip and the Merriam shelter began working to identify his owners.

The number associated with the microchip had been disconnected.

"However, we were successful in contacting the animal shelter where the dog was microchipped," Intake Coordinator Wendy Blair said. "They had a valid contact information for his owners."

Read more & view video:

http://www.kctv5.com/story/16652023/kc-shelter-finds-lost-dogs-family-1200-miles-away

Grizz from Montana!