Setia Dogs - News

Pets and air travel can be a lethal combination

2006-11-30T21:45:00.000-05:00

"When the cargo bin of the Continental Airlines plane was opened July 10, Joey, a 6-year-old mixed-breed dog, was found lying on his side, loose inside the hold. Joey had chewed and pushed his way out of his metal and plastic crate. Despite being rushed to a veterinarian, Joey died several hours later, one of 45 animals that died during or shortly after flights in the U.S. over the past 16 months, according to the federal government..."
Source: Seattlepi.Nwsource.com, 11/30/2006

Pets can pose with Santa

2006-11-30T21:42:00.000-05:00

Tracy, CA - "From out of a Juicy Couture bag, Honey, a tan Pomeranian, emerges camera ready for her photo session with Santa. She's wearing a pink and white stripped shirt and a pink and white polka dot collar. Honey poses professionally, quietly, on the lap of Jada Rivera, 5, who, along with sister Mia, 2, sit on the larger lap of the man in red..."
Source: InsideBayArea.com, 11/30/2006

Jubilee gives man and beast something to howl about

2006-11-30T21:37:00.000-05:00

Naples, FL - "Veterans Community Park went to the dogs November 18 as Domestic Animal Services held its first annual Howl-A-Day Jubilee. The weather was crisp and cool as more than 600 Neapolitans watched dog obedience and agility demonstrations, shopped the jubilee vendors and bid on the silent auctions. The event was free and there was even a doggie fashion show and a "Hug-A-Pug" booth..."
Source: ZWire.com, 11/29/2006

S.Korea slaughters dogs and pigs

2006-11-30T21:32:00.000-05:00

Iksan, South Korea - "Unaware of his fate, a two-year-old dachshund barked while chained to his dingy, wooden house, as South Korea slaughtered hundreds of dogs and pigs in efforts to stem the spread of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu..."
Source: CNN.com, 11/28/2006

Dogs sniff out bugs to help wine growers combat crop-destroying bugs

2006-11-30T21:29:00.000-05:00

Topeka, KS - "There is an approaching menace in California's wine country: a tiny little bug with a penchant for destroying vineyards. To stay ahead of a potentially expensive infestation, growers have funded a research program with the Assistance Dog Institute in Santa Rosa, Calif. Canines already use their sense of smell to find bombs, narcotics, even cancer. So, why not this new pest, as well?..."
Source: 49abcnews.com, 11/29/2006

Paws 4 Liberty pairs service dogs, disabled

2006-11-30T21:27:00.000-05:00

Palm Beach, CA - "As an occupational therapist with patients at Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, Heidi Spirazza felt she knew exactly what some of them needed - dogs. Not just any lovable four-legged pet, but service dogs that would improve their lives..."
Source: PalmBeachPost.com, 11/29/2006

Judge orders man to forfeit dogs kept in former school bus

2006-11-30T21:24:00.000-05:00

Bennington, VT - "A New Hampshire man found with 32 German shepherds in an old school bus last summer has been ordered to forfeit the animals because he couldn't properly care for them. Larry Mason, 52, of Bridgewater, N.H., still faces animal cruelty charges and is due to go on trial next month..."
Source: Boston.com, 11/29/2006

Police Dogs Being Moved

2006-11-30T21:21:00.000-05:00

Baltimore, MD - "A Baltimore County police canine facility that was closed for environmental testing after the cancer deaths of several dogs will not reopen, the department announced yesterday. Under pressure from the County Council and police union leaders, the department said yesterday the canine unit will operate from four precinct houses throughout the county..."
Source: BaltimoreSun.com, 11/29/2006

Bully sticks and Itty-Bitty Balls

2006-11-30T21:17:00.000-05:00

Aspen, CO - "...The pet food industry has discovered that there's no limit to the possibilities of marketing otherwise unsalvageable body parts from the slaughterhouses..."
Source: Aspen Times, 11/29/2006

Mummified dogs uncovered in Peru

2006-09-24T09:33:00.000-04:00

Lima, Peru - "Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered the mummified remains of more than 40 dogs buried with blankets and food alongside their human masters. The discovery was made during the excavation of two of the ancient Chiribaya people who lived in southern Peru between 900 and 1350 AD..."
Source: News.BBC.co.uk, 9/23/2006

Utah Dogs Coming Down With Canine Influenza

2006-09-24T09:31:00.000-04:00

Utah - "For dog owners this news is not welcome, but the state veterinarian and one kennel owner say knowing that an illness is going around is key to preventing it from spreading. Similar symptoms to kennel cough, a dog with the flu would have a cough, a fever and loss of appetite. Unlike kennel cough, Canine Influenza has no vaccine and can be deadly..."
Source: KUTV.com, 9/22/2006

Local dog trainer decodes language of man's best friend

2006-09-23T07:16:00.000-04:00

Tennessee - Dean Miller received his first dog from his parents when he was born. The bond between baby and mixed breed — and dozens of other puppies since — has never been broken. As would be expected, Miller grew up a dog lover, and more: He became a dog counselor..."
Source: RCTimes.com, 9/22/2006

Heel, click. Sit, click. Good dog.

2006-09-23T07:12:00.000-04:00

Roanoke, VA - "Lilly, a 10-month-old yellow Labrador retriever, is standing at attention, her body alert. In front of her is her trainer, and Lilly knows she has a treat. The two remain motionless, eyes locked, until Lilly suddenly sits down. Just as her rump touches the floor, there's a "click" and the trainer gives Lilly the treat. It's called clicker training. The clicker is a piece of plastic, about an inch long, with a button that you can depress to make a clicking sound..."
Source: Roanoke.com, 9/22/2006

Third annual 'Pets on Parade' to benefit dogs

2006-09-23T07:10:00.000-04:00

Cromwell, CT - "If they are truly "man's best friend," it is only appropriate that man show dogs some kindness in return.That's exactly what organizers will do Saturday as part of the third annual "Pets on Parade," when Pierson Park will be given over to all things dog from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event, which is sponsored by the police department and the Animal Control office, will celebrate dogs, but it also has a more serious mission, too, Animal Control Officer Cheryl Gagnon explained."There will be a walk-a-thon to raise money for dogs with special needs," she explained..."
Source: MiddletownPress.com, 9/23/2006

Not Your Average Dogs

2006-09-23T07:07:00.000-04:00

Gillette, WY - "After a roll in the grass, a few quick circles and high leg stretches aimed at the base of a tree, pooches of all varieties trotted back into the Cam-plex arena, where the real fun was.According to dogs' "jump height," the canines and their owners eagerly took to the tunnel course, where the dogs had to navigate a color-coded series of long tubes, carefully reading their owners' body language and voice commands..."
Source: JacksonHoleStarTrib.com, 9/21/2006

Hollywood unleashes dogs in war on movie piracy

2006-09-23T07:01:00.000-04:00

Los Angeles, CA - "This time, Hollywood really has gone to the dogs.
The Motion Picture Association of America on Thursday unveiled its latest tool in the war on movie piracy: a pair of DVD-sniffing Labrador Retrievers named Lucky and Flo..."
Source: Reuters.com, 9/21/2006

Dogs and cats filling up county's animal control facilities

2006-09-09T11:55:00.000-04:00

Phoenix, AZ - "Maricopa County Animal Care and Control officials are pleading with residents to adopt some of their cats and dogs because their facilities are so overcrowded.
The county facilities took in 50,000 cats and dogs in the 12-month period that ended this summer, and 30,000 of them were put down..."
Source: KVOA.com

Hotel for pampered canines has clients in lap of luxury

2006-09-09T11:54:00.000-04:00

Vancouver, Canada - "Trying to define "what would Fido want" was the unusual challenge facing design gurus at Vancouver-based SmartDesign Group with one of their latest commissions.
SmartDesign, which crafted the look and feel of the chic Vancouver eatery Lift Bar and Grill and the Capers' Community Market at Cambie and 16th, was tapped by a new client to help them create comfortable temporary lodgings for dogs..."
Source: Canada.com, 9/7/2006

Should You Put Your Dog into Doggy Daycare?

2006-09-09T11:52:00.000-04:00

"You may think that it sounds a little strange but their really is a doggy day care in most places around the world. Most animal lovers like myself truly love their pets, and want the best for them. But why would they want to put them into a doggy day care? Following are several reasons why you may find doggy day care to be a good idea..."
Source: AssociatedContent.com, 9/7/2006

On the trail for a good dog's life

2006-07-16T20:29:00.000-04:00

Bridgeport, CT - "When I was a boy, the family dog was merely a live fixture around the house. While everyone petted and cared for the dog, it never reached "family member" status as it would be chained outside during the day and confined to the kitchen at night. After owning 11 dogs, my attitude toward the family pet has greatly changed. Likewise, the family dog has taken on a new role in society. Today, it is easy to find public dog activities, like training classes, canine sports and doggie daycare. More and more people are also taking their dogs on vacations, weekend camping trips and picnics in the park..."
Source: ConnPost.com, 7/16/2006

Seizures a reality for dogs even more so than for humans

2006-07-16T20:27:00.000-04:00

San Francisco, CA - "DR. UTCHEN: We think our dog had a seizure. He stumbled and lay down, and his whole body seemed to spasm for about 10 seconds. After that, he lay quietly for about five minutes and then got up but seemed disoriented. Can dogs have epilepsy?
A: Yes, epilepsy occurs in dogs just like it does in people. For most dogs that are epileptic, the first seizure of their lives occur before the age of 3. Seizures are manifest on a whole continuum of behaviors..."
Source: InsideBayArea.com, 7/16/2006

Couple and their sled dogs share stories with children

2006-07-16T19:16:00.000-04:00

South Jordan, UT - For Harry Schlitz, doing presentations with his sled dogs started 15 years ago as a hobby after he lost his job. Su gets a round of applause during a visit with children at the South Jordan Library. Su and her friends, Pixie and Sorrel, were part of a presentation about sled dogs..."
Source: ADN.com, 7/14/2006

Revealed: the man who killed 10,000 dogs

2006-07-16T19:14:00.000-04:00

UK - "The secret slaughter of at least 10,000 racing greyhounds by one man has been exposed by an undercover investigation. For the past 15 years David Smith, a builders’ merchant, has been killing healthy greyhounds no longer considered by their trainers to be fast enough to race. He buries them in a one-acre plot at the back of his home in Seaham, Co Durham..."
Source: TimesOnline.co.uk, 7/16/2006

Judge orders man to pay vet bills of ’skeletal dogs’

2006-07-16T19:13:00.000-04:00

Wailuku, HI - "A Pukalani man has been ordered to pay $1,670 to cover a veterinary bill and care of his three dogs that were taken from his home during an animal cruelty investigation last year. Thomas Dudoit, 49, also was fined $150 after he pleaded guilty Tuesday to one charge of animal cruelty..."
Source: MauiNews.com, 7/15/2006

Ask a Vet: Introduce dogs slowly, carefully

2006-07-16T19:11:00.000-04:00

Dallas, TX - "Dear Sara: I am moving soon, and my dog will be sharing a house with another dog that he has not seen for about a year. What is the best way to go about reintroducing them?
A: Essentially, this question is about how to bring a new dog into a household that already has a dog. In this case, though, it may be easier for you because the two dogs have been together in the past..."
Source: TheEagle.com, 7/15/2006