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  • Rescues and Runways to benefit animal shelter Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:02AMThe North Platte Telegraph In the first year of Rescues and Runways, a program launched by national retailer Maurices to benefit local animal shelters where stores exist, the unique pairing of fashion and shelter animals brought in 67,000 pounds of pet product and an additional $125,000 for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) nationwide.
  • Seminole exempts cheerleaders from short-skirt ban Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:13PMLake Brantley High School's principal checked with other district officials and found they were allowing dress-code exemptions for cheerleaders. SANFORD — Seminole County schools' tough new student dress code designed to make students look more "professional" already has its first exception: Cheerleaders will be allowed to wear short uniform skirts to class on game days, as has been tradition.
  • Pets Can Pose Health Risks for Children Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:35AMSalmonella in pet food, pesticides in flea collars are among dangers.
  • Dogs invited to swim at Branson pool on Labor Day Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:35AMPet owners will be able to bring their dogs to take a dip in the Branson Aquaplex on Labor Day evening.
  • Seminole County schools exempt cheerleaders from short-skirt ban Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:34AMLake Brantley High School's principal checked with other district officials and found they were allowing dress-code exemptions for cheerleaders. Seminole County schools' tough new student dress code designed to make students look more "professional" already has its first exception: Cheerleaders will be allowed to wear their skirts to class on game days, as has been tradition.
  • Partners for Pets fundraiser a success Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:00AMPartners for Pets surpassed its goal to raise $1,000 to fix the animal shelter’s air conditioning unit.
  • More than just balls in the air for juggler Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:51PMJuggling, at least the way Greg Kennedy does it, involves a lot more than throwing three balls in the air and keeping them there.Kennedy, who performs at The Paramount Theatre on Sept. 12 as the first show in the Children’s Performing Arts Series, takes the simple art of juggling and gives it an innovative, engineering-based twist.
  • Drug bust at Stroudsburg house where killer dogs found Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:28PMStroud Area Regional Police say they've made a drug bust at the same residence of the owner of two dogs believed to have killed other animals. Police seized approximately 23 grams of crack cocaine during a 9:10 a.m. search of the residence at 103 N.
  • The seven best on-screen moments from "Soul Train" Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:52AMEverything associated with "Soul Train" in the 1970s -- outrageous fashions, hot-dog dance steps, Afro Sheen commercials and lip synching -- is on display in the three-DVD set "The Best of Soul Train" that Time Life released yesterday (8/31). The bulk of the material comes from "Soul Train's" golden era -- 1971-1979 -- featuring more than 50 performances, far too many of which are lip synched ...
  • related stories Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:16AMDeputy Sheriff Edward “Scooter” Basnight is sleeping a lot better these days. The Chowan County Sheriff’s Office now has a second K-9 unit, which translates into fewer late night phone calls to wake Basnight for extended duty.
  • Owner reunited with his lost guide dog Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:04PMBy jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers It’s a tale with a tail- wagging ending.
  • Struthers man’s seeing-eye dog found and returned Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:33AMSTRUTHERS A missing seeing-eye dog is home safe now with his owner. Gannon, and 8-year-old
  • How much is that doggie? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:27AMPam Blackburn is an avowed animal lover, and opening her new pet store on Wednesday gives her a chance to share her passion with others.
  • New rules for dog field receive 'great response' Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:34AMAt Farm Field in Grafton and Westboro, Tufts University seems to have struck a balance that allows visitors - of the human and canine variety - to use the field safely and without encumbering the farm staff.
  • Dogs allowed Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:34AMAt Farm Field in Grafton and Westboro, Tufts University seems to have struck a balance that allows visitors and#8212; of the human and canine variety and#8212; to use the field safely and without encumbering the farm staff.
  • Estero man jumps in to save puppy Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:42AMPenelope is one lucky Peek-a-Poo. The tiny 3-month-old puppy played a role in a remarkable tale.
  • Volunteers build fences to free dogs of their chains Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:46PMFences for Fido helps Kelso homeowner fence his yard so that two dogs can run free. The Saturday project turned out to be a milestone for the group — 100 dogs in the Portland-Southwest Washington area have now been unchained since May 2009.
  • Pocono officials meet to talk about citing owner of killer dogs Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:05PMStroud Area Regional Police have met with Monroe County dog warden George Nixon to discuss citing the owner of two euthanized dogs believed to killed other animals in East Stroudsburg.
  • Training for a new season: Hunting dog experts offer advice Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:19PMGRAFTON, N.D. -- Kenny Miskavige gets his three dogs ready for hunting season the way a trainer might prepare an elite athlete for competition. read more
  • South Polk: Pet Artist Featured at Bartow Gallery Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:56PMLocal pet artist Bob Gray was the featured attraction when Carolyn's Gallery in Bartow held a Meet the Artist reception Aug. 20.
  • Attawapiskat pooch steals Orillian's heart Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:16PMAn Orillia woman is looking for supplies for the Moosonee Puppy Rescue in Bracebridge after one of its puppies helped mend her broken heart. In March, Jane Lloyd had to put down her 11-year-old dog Noah, which battled a life of diabetes and pancreatic problems.[...]
  • Mountain Home residents say dog bite highlights animal control problem Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:16AMIf it weren't for the help of a fellow walker, Frances Montgomery and her two dogs may not have gotten away unscathed from a recent dog attack.
  • In Brief - August 27, 2010 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:16AMNo-kill shelter to receive funds
  • Population crisis hits local shelter Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:01AMWhen July arrives, the Flathead County Animal Shelter usually sees a spike in dog and cat populations — but this summer the numbers have reached staggering proportions with little relief in August.
  • Olmos Park debates dog leash proposal Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:12PMA proposal for local dog owners to tether their canine friends in public has sparked a strong reaction from both sides of the issue.
  • Dog rescue centre holding fundraiser Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:32AMVolunteers of the Barkin Rescue dog rescue service are looking for donations and participants at their annual fundraising yard sale that will be held on Aug. 28.[...]
  • Dog obedience workshops offered Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:47AMLincoln Trail College will offer puppy and dog obedience workshops beginning in September.
  • People can taste food, fun at homecoming: A Place in the Sun Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:10AMIf you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out the 65th annual North Olmsted Homecoming Festival at the city park, 28114 Lorain Road. Events begin today and run through Sunday evening.
  • Emergency need at Partners for Pets Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:00AMPartners for Pets is reaching out to the community again, this time for an emergency.
  • Nectar for butterflies, database for animal attacks, 'happy hour' for homeless pets: Animals in the News Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:48AMWhen butterflies drink from flowers, they are "nectaring," says naturalist Leslie McNutt of the Lorain County Metroparks. "It is fun to watch them uncurl their proboscis, which works like a straw."
  • Why my weapon dog, Lottie, is no threat to you Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:10AMWhat shall we do about status dogs, attack dogs, killer dogs, their macho leather harnesses and collars studded and spiked?
  • Stroudsburg woman says dogs didn't kill other animals Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:06PMThe two dogs believed to have been running loose and killing other animals were euthanized after Stroud Area Regional Police located and shot them Tuesday morning in Stroudsburg.
  • Dogs that ran at Elgin mayor deemed 'dangerous' Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:51PMTwo dogs accused of running at Elgin Mayor Ed Schock were deemed "dangerous" today, a designation that triggers a number of restrictions under a new city ordinance.
  • Pit bulls that attacked Elgin mayor declared dangerous Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:56PMUnder Elgin's new animal ordinance, a dog can be declared dangerous and its owner fined $1,000, even if it doesn't bite a person or another animal.
  • Burrillville Seeks Donations for Town Animal Shelter Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:14PMThe Burrillville Animal Control Department needs the public's help to continue providing care for animals in the town shelter. 
  • Dressing up your little Dog Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:02PMBack when I was growing up no one dressed up their little dog in clothes. Maybe once in a great while you might see a dog wearing a sweater. When I was grown and living on my own I got my very first dog of my own. My Aunt raised Poodles and she gave me one of the pups from the last liter.
  • Vicious dogs blamed for killing other animals euthanized after police shoot them Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:09AMTwo vicious dogs that terrorized an East Stroudsburg-area neighborhood the past week are dead.
  • At Large in Ballard: Peggy and the poodles Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:13AMBy Peggy Sturdivant On the hottest day of summer in a backyard filled with poodles, I thought longingly of the worst field trip experience that I ever had as the parent of a preschooler. It was a lovely Ballard backyard, but there was no breeze, just full exposure to the sun. For the poodles, there was a wading pool and treats called frosty paws. Although there were also beverages for the humans ...
  • Same sewage treatment plant, different day Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:04AMMarlinton — Faced with an appointment to the Pocahontas Public Service District Board, commissioners got a visit Tuesday from the man who began it all—Russell Holt, who asked for two commissioners to be removed from office.
  • Animal Control blunder leads to 'saved' dog being killed Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:59AMThe stray dog had a rabies tag. Mark Painter figured it might have a home. He was hooked, though. The Labrador mix was friendly and craved human contact. So Painter called Gaston County Animal Control, but stressed that he and his wife desperately...
  • Police pounce on Facebook post Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:42PMPolice investigating the killing of Feilding farmer Scott Guy and the theft of three puppies from his property have made inquiries about a dog found wandering an Auckland street.Two identical chocolate Labradors walked on to university...
  • Eastern Oregon wolf hazing experiment tries to keep the predators away from cattle Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:57PMThe range riding job is sponsored by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the 530,000-member Defenders of Wildlife environmental group.
  • Dog duo offer senior therapy Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:12PMBernese mountain dogs make weekly visits to Morningside Assisted Living Community WILLIAMSBURG — Evelyn Bowman didn't flinch when a giant Bernese mountain dog named Tori plopped down in front of her wheelchair at Morningside Assisted Living Community.
  • Organic sausage Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:58AMEvery once in a great while, you will still spot the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, the glistening, 27-foot motorized hot dog (currently sporting Pontiac Firebird taillights), as it makes its all-American rounds - an earthbound comet, looping back in from the '50s.
  • Something to Bark About Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:33AMMidtown Miami is going to the dogs with the opening of DogBar. Miami - United States - Shopping - Illinois - Cape Verde
  • Dogs have their day at Greeley Kennel Club show Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:09AMKelli Martin of Longmont runs with Elias, a Siberian Husky, during the open dog competition at the Greeley Kennel Club Dog Show on Saturday at Island Grove Regional Park. Martin has shown dogs for 11 years. She and Elias finished second at the competition this year.
  • Wood organizes squirrel group Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:57PMSquirrel hunting isn't just a passion for Jeffrey Wood, it's pretty much a way of life, intertwined with his professional and personal paths.
  • Andrea Chalupa: Garbage Moguls: God Bless the Eco-Capitalists Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:38PMThe BP oil spill has nothing on the hundreds of miles of garbage floating in the Atlantic Ocean, and its bigger sibling, the Great Pacific...
  • Tonight's TV Hot List: Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:43AMGarbage Moguls8/7c National Geographic This new docu-reality series follows an ingenious group of eco-capitalists at TerraCycle, Inc., a green business that creates and sells products made from non-recyclable waste materials. In the opener, Pedigree ...
  • Volunteer opportunities: Bring your pet to offer cheer Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:12PMWet noses warm hearts when volunteers bring their pets to visit residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Montgomery County, Tomball and north Houston.