Archive for August, 2009
Akitas originated in Japan and are among the most ancient of working dog breeds. Pronounced a-KEE-ta in the west (although correct pronunciation in Japan stresses the first syllable, AH-kee-ta), Akitas are celebrated as loyal, courageous and intelligent dogs.
Are you an Akita aficionado? Post…
I met Alex during Boston’s steamy summer of 1996. He was 6’5″, Italian, rowed crew and had the body to show for it. We spent our weekends at BBQs and taking road trips to the beach in his red Alfa Romeo convertible. We danced until the wee hours at outdoor concerts and stole skinny dips in Walden…
Last month during a weekend in Stinson Beach, I had a close call with a neighborhood dog. I was on my way to the beach for a sunset walk when I encountered a Shepherd mix that was in no way happy to see me.
At first the big dog stayed in its yard and barked at me. So I kept walking (albeit a…
A court ruling earlier this month by California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal will make collecting money for emotional distress in vet malpractice cases more difficult for pet owners.
Although the McMahon ruling confirms that animals are still viewed as personal property (the same as a…
When I was at Tufts, a few of the fraternity houses had resident dogs. And as you might imagine, the canines of choice were mostly easygoing chocolate labs that were mostly prized for their chick-magnet capabilities.
In the beginning of the school year, all the guys would be fighting over who…
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The trend towards puppy acupuncture is not just for the rich and famous. An estimated 150,000 veterinarians and 700,000 paraveterinary assistants in the United States are trained in this treatment. Both the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture website and the American Holistic Veterinarian Medical Association website have search engines to assist you in finding a veterinary acupuncturist in your area.
Today, Ed Sayres, president and CEO of the ASPCA , issued this statement regarding Michael Vick’s recent interview with 60 Minutes :
“After careful consideration, we have decided to speak out now about Michael Vick because of the special circumstances involving the ASPCA. Several months ago,…
As Michael Vick continues to draw headlines, national and local animal welfare groups are working hard to keep Pit Bulls and other canine victims of dogfighting at the heart of the discussion.
The rehabilitation of an abused eight-year-old pit bull named Duke, who is currently being cared for…
The Michael Vick case brought much needed attention to dogfighting, but according to detectives, animal welfare professionals and prosecutors, cases have not decreased.
Dogfighting reports spiked in the United States following Vick’s 2007 guilty plea to funding a dogfighting operation. But by…
On Tuesday, a stray spaniel mix named Angel gave Marin Humane Society animal services officers a run for their money! An animated Angel led officers on a nearly eight-hour chase until she was finally rescued by Officer Brett Trumper following a tumble into muddy creek waters behind the Hamilton…
