Contra Costa Times: Pet-arazzi captures canine couture, 2008-Oct-6, by Ann Tatko-Peterson: The reporter interviews Karen Ngo, who says: I always had a secret life as a dog photographer. A couple years back, I was a creative director in fashion, and on the side I worked for a magazine that's no longer with us, New York Dog Magazine. I would do 10- to 12-page fashion stories on dogs in gowns and pearls or fall fashions, things like that. I started shooting dogs in clothes, and it just seemed to be a good marriage between my interest in fashion and my love of dogs. See Karen Ngo's photographs. See her new book, InDognito.
Canine Interest
Dog Wins Big Raffle
GloucesterTimes.com: One lucky dog, 2008-Oct-9, by Amanda Flitter: "What can you say," said Bill Scott, who assisted with the drawing. "That's one lucky dog." Tony Taliadoros, who was a chairman of the raffle, had sold all but one of his 50 tickets when he came up with the idea to enter Madison B., the dog of his son's fiance. ... Taliadoros bought the last ticket, but did not want to put his name on it since he was a chairman. As he was thinking of who to enter instead, he saw Madison B. and entered her name on a whim, assuming she wouldn't win. "He was really just doing it to support the Chamber," said Mike Costello, executive director of the Chamber, of Taliadoros' decision. Taliadoros was bowled over — literally — when the dog won.
The Eternal Guard Dog
Greeley Tribune: German shepherd honored by PETA, 2008-Aug-16, by David Young: The loyal canine that stood by the body of her owner for six weeks in the prairie after the man committed suicide is being honored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.The German shepherd named Cash stayed by Jake Baysinger, 25, a resident of La Salle, and survived on mice and rabbits in the Pawnee National Grassland. PETA sent Cash a gift basket of toys and treats, including vegan pig ears and dog biscuits. Cash, who was thin and dehydrated when found, is back home with Sara Baysinger and her 2-year-old son, Lane."It's just been really comforting to have her with us and be able to take care of each other," Sara Baysinger said.
Foxhounds Adopt Orphan Deer
Daily Mail (Pakistan Nation): Bloodthirsty foxhounds adopt deerline, 2008-Aug-10: Like his namesake Bambi the 10-week-old is a friendly creature and trots along with huntsman Adrian Thompson, 42, and his pack of 60 hounds.
The pack immediately accepted the lost fallow deer when they found him shivering by the Thompsons’ front gate just an hour after he had been born.
Rather than being overwhelmed by the attention of such a large pack of dogs, from the Chiddingfold, Leconfield and Cowdray hunt, the confused little fawn thought he’d found his family.
A surprised Mr Thompson said: ‘Now Bam Bam thinks he’s a Fox Hound because they all treat him like one of their own.
Dancer Rookie Passes Away
Musical Dog Sports Association: Carolyn Scott sadly lost that most vibrant dancing dog Rookie on July 14, 2008. The Golden Retriever was 15 years old. Rookie didn't just perform for enjoyment and prizes, he helped develop the dog sports of canine freestyle. You can watch a tribute to Rookie, but I recommend the most famous routine he performed with Carolyn with music from Grease: You're the One that I Want. Be sure and watch all the way to the end!
How the Vick Dogs Dodged the Bullet
Washington Post: Saving Michael Vick's Dogs. 2008-Jul-7, by Brigid Schulte: U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson ordered each dog to be evaluated individually, not judged by the stereotype of the breed. And he ordered Vick to pony up close to $1 million to pay for the lifelong care of those that could be saved. ... Of the 49 pit bulls animal behavior experts evaluated in the fall, only one was deemed too vicious to warrant saving and was euthanized. (Another was euthanized because it was sick and in pain.)
In Moscow, Stray Dogs are Part of the Scene
While stray dogs keep a low profile in U.S. cities, Moscow strays travel on the subway, cross the street at the lights, and have special skills for begging from strangers. See the dogs in their environment in this video.
Wall Street Journal: In Moscow's Metro, a Stray Dog's Life Is Pretty Cushy, and Zoologists Notice, 2008-May-20, by Mark Schoofs: Strays have become master psychologists, says Andrei Poyarkov, 54, the dean of Moscow's stray-dog researchers. "The dogs know Muscovites better than Muscovites know the dogs."
Surgery for Rescue Dog
When the neighbors heard that Molly needed an expensive surgery, money was raised to cover the costs, and any excess will be kept to cover needs of other dogs that serve their community.
The Joplin Globe: Rescue dog to return home with pacemaker, 2008-May-22, by Melissa Dunson:
The Unsinkable Molly Brown earned her name once again. The 5-year-old chocolate Labrador who serves as a Newton County search-and-rescue dog came out of surgery Thursday morning with a pacemaker in her formerly failing heart. Her owners, trainers and handlers, Allen and Alicia Brown, of Saginaw, will pick her up today at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbia.
Molly has been part of some of the highest profile search-and-rescue operations in the Four-Sate Area in recent years. She needed the pacemaker because she recently was diagnosed with a complete electrical heart block.
Researching Better Dog Shelters
Animal Rescue League of Boston: The Stanton Foundation Grant, 2008-Feb-12 (via Bark Blog): The Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Boston has received a $3 million grant from The Stanton Foundation, the largest private contribution in the ARL of Boston’s 109-year-old history. ... The grant allows the ARL of Boston to develop the first-in-the-nation Center for Shelter Dogs. Once completed, the Center for Shelter Dogs at the Animal Rescue League of Boston will provide a model for improving the welfare and eventual placement of homeless dogs cared for by humane organizations, animal control facilities and rescue groups.
See the Dog Heroes of the U.K.
Learn about Whizz who rescued his dog friend Topper, Jake who was on the scene of the London terrorist attacks in July 2005, and Kimmy, who helps her companion Stephanie skip the wheelchair. Dogs Trust Honours: Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is proud to announce the winners of the first-ever Dogs Trust Honours. The results were revealed at a star-studded ceremony at London’s Guildhall. The Honours were set up to recognise the nation’s canine heroes – those dogs who have enriched people’s day to day lives, whether through committing acts of bravery, comforting the sick and lonely, or simply being a loyal friend and companion.
