Some Bad & Good Dog News Today

We Couldn’t Get Food For Our Dog So We Left Them


Photo by the Daily Freeman


That’s what German Ruiz and Cassandra Ronk from NY said when the authorities found a boxer- pit bull and boxer just abandoned in a house in Kerhonkson, NY. The SPCA has arrested the two and charged Ruiz with two counts of animal cruelty and abandonment while Ronk was only charged with abandonment.

How could anybody just leave their pet to starve to death and walk away. The two say they were unable to feed these guys is no excuse when there are so many shelters where they could have just brought the two dogs to.

I hope these two kids get hit with the book from the Judge when they go to trial. Hopefully the SPAC’s Vet’s can help these two dogs have a safe recovery.

Read the article here.


A Play book from the Steelers Quarterback

The Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has make a nice donation to the Jeannette Police department through his Foundation with the Giving Back Fund to help the local police and fire departments for their service dogs.

Ben Roethlisberger said: My dad instilled in me a love and respect for animals, this is a good way to combine that passion with a desire to support the police and fire departments, which deserve all the appropriate resources needed to protect our cities and neighborhoods, and allow these brave men and women to arrive home safely.

What a way to go Ben for helping our buddies out. Thanks

Read the article by Paul Paterra here.

Who Will Win This Years Dogs and Sawdust Championship

Royal Canin Will be Among 'Dogs and Sawdust' at the STIHL Dogs & Logs World Championships

In addition to being a sponsor for the regular season DockDogs events, Royal Canin will also be a part of this invitation-only event at the 2009 Lumberjack Days in Stillwater, Minn. July 23-26.

St. Charles, MO (PRWEB) July 13, 2009 -- As a 2009 DockDogs sponsor, Royal Canin has become a recognizable partner to some of the nation's most athletic dogs as they run, jump, and retrieve. However, at this year's STIHL Dogs and Logs World Championships July 23-26, Royal Canin will be affiliated with the country's top lumberjacks as well.

For the second year in a row, teams of the very best athletes, both human and canine, have been invited to Stillwater, Minn. for head-to-head action at the STIHL Dogs and Logs World Championships. The competition includes not only the familiar DockDogs events, such as Big Air, Extreme Vertical, and Speed Retrieve, but also the Dogs and Logs Relay Championship, which pairs a lumberjack with a DockDog who retrieves bird dummies as the "jack" climbs, saws and chops.

Canine invitees for the competition were selected based on their performance at more than 60 qualifying competitions worldwide, while the lumberjacks are comprised of the top lumberjack sports athletes from all corners of North America.

"Because we provide the very best nutrition for animals, we are extremely proud to be associated with these dogs, which are some of the most athletic in the nation," said Ann Hudson, Director of Marketing at Royal Canin. "The Dogs and Logs Relay will showcase the very best in canine athleticism, and we're proud to be a part of it."

Royal Canin USA

Royal Canin USA is a forerunner in nutritional and technological advancement in pet food. With more than 40 years of experience in the animal health and nutrition industry, the company prides itself on putting knowledge and respect for the animal first. Royal Canin collaborates with nutritionists, breeders and veterinarians from around the world on impartial and relevant research to ensure dogs and cats receive the best nutrition through premium dog and cat food. For more information, contact Royal Canin at 1-800-592-6687 or visit http://www.royalcanin.us/.

The Givers That Help Our Dogs

Two High School students named Jamil Miller and Kevin Ruiz from Camden, NJ have started a nonprofit business to help feed pets that are in need.
Their food bank is called Chow Hound House located in Camden, NJ that helps feed and fulfill medical needs for the needy.

Kevin Ruiz said: I remember one lady asking us if all of this is free. "I can't believe you guys are doing this. After the lady told me that, it was all worth it. She was astonished. The look on her face was as if she won a million dollars.

What a Great group of kids that have worked together to try and make life a little better in their community by helping the needy feed their pets.

Read the article by Joseph Gidjunis here.


Over in Wilmington, Delaware the Faithful Friends no kill animal shelter is offering free pet food for their residents that are in need of feeding their pets. The food that has help feed the local pets has come from local donations and companies like Concord Pet Food, Petco and the Humane Society.

How nice is that that these big companies are reaching out all over to help the families that are in need to feed their pets.

Read the article Angie Basiouny here.


They brought in the Marines when the Humane Society from N Iowa moved their place of business to a new location that opens this week..
Humane Society’s Executive Director Sybil Soukup said: I think this is incredible, that they’re helping us do this move, that these guys are going off to serve their country, but first they’re serving their community.
While Staff Sgt. Chad Hyatt from the Marine Corps Recruiting Station in Mason City said: The main thing we’re trying to do is to show the young kids the importance of giving back to the community.

Read the article by Dick Johnson here.


Then you have a group called Save-A-Vet that held its second rally with over a thousand bikers that helped raise money to build a place where disabled service dogs will have a place to go and be taken care of.

We always read articles about animal shelters but we never read anything about the dogs that who were wounded while working with our soldiers. This rally was supported by the Harley Davidson dealerships in Illinois along with a lot of other participants that offer their services to help make this rally come true.

So first we say Thanks to all the Vets for their sacrifice and to all the dogs that put their life on the line. And a Big Thanks for all that helped our buddies out on their new future home.

Read the article by Lee Ann Gill here.

Huntington Beach Wins 2009 Dog Town USA

Surf City USA Named DogTown USA® by Dog Fancy Magazine

Surf City USA announced today that they have been named "DogTown USA" in the category "medium-sized cities" by Dog Fancy magazine, the world's most widely read dog magazine.

Huntington Beach, California (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 11, 2009 -- Surf City USA announced today that they have been named "DogTown USA" in the category "medium-sized cities" by Dog Fancy magazine, the world's most widely read dog magazine. The magazine researches cities each year after a public nomination period to discover cities that "receive dogs with open arms and provide them with the joys of life," according to Dog Fancy magazine editor Susan Chaney.

This isn't the first time Huntington Beach has been recognized for their friendliness toward canine companions: Huntington Beach was a runner-up in the 2008 DogTown USA competition. San Diego and Carmel-by-the-Sea were honored in the large and small city categories, providing California with a clean-sweep of this year's awards.

Chaney will travel to Huntington Beach to present this top honor at the city's July 20 City Council meeting, where she will present the DogTown USA honor to City of Huntington Beach Mayor Keith Bohr, along with donation check for $2,000 to Martin Senate, president of Preservation Society of Huntington Dog Beach.

Beach Fun for Dogs and their Buddies

Huntington Beach was nominated for the award jointly by City staff and the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau (HBMVB). Criteria used to select the winning city included plenty of dog-friendly open spaces and dog parks, events celebrating dogs and their owners, high vet-to-dog ratios, abundant pet supply and other services, and municipal laws that support and protect all pets. According to Chaney, Huntington Beach excelled in all of those areas, and more.

In addition to this upcoming weekend's ''Surfin' Paws Dog Jam'' and semi-monthly Dachshund Races at Old World Village, Huntington Beach looks forward to the Surf City Surf Dog event on October 11. The City's most famous canine attraction, however, is the one-and-one-quarter-mile Huntington Dog Beach, a dog-friendly beach where dogs are allowed to run leash-free in the surf.

According to HBMVB President Steve Bone, "Dog Beach is over a mile of pooch paradise for running, playing, swimming, digging, sunbathing and even for some surfing. Volunteers help maintain cleanup of the sand and shoreline on Dog Beach, making the beach one of the cleanest and safest beaches in California."

"What's more," Bone adds, "Huntington Beach offers Canine Cuisine at Park Bench Café, specialty shops, and upscale dog-pampering hotels, and even a 'Doggie Bus.'"

Huntington Beach Dog Attractions:



* Huntington Dog Beach, DogBeach.org
* Surfin' Paws Dog Jam, July 11, 2009: SurfinPaws.com
* Surf City Surf Dog, October 11, 2009: SurfCitySurfDog.com
* Dachshund Races at Old World Village, WienerDogStore.com
* Doggie Bus, DoggieBus.com
* Barking Dog Menu at Park Bench Café, ParkBenchCafe.com/dog_menu.htm
* Huntington Beach Dog Beach video: This video really gives you a feel of our laid-back, dog friendly lifestyle in Huntington Beach. It is also the most-downloaded video on the SurfCityUSA.com website, with over 300 downloads per month.
* Dog-Friendly Accommodations in Huntington Beach: Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, WaterfrontResort.com; Shorebreak Hotel, ShorebreakHotel.com; Extended Stay Suites, ExtendedStayHotels.com

High-resolution photographs are available upon request.

About the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau

The Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau (AKA Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau) is the official destination marketing organization of Huntington Beach, Surf City USA®. One of Southern California's premier coastal destinations, Huntington Beach is the ideal location for a California family vacation or relaxing weekend getaway.

With 8.5 miles of wide-open white sand California beaches, Huntington Beach is a destination of choice for vacationers and business travelers alike. To plan your Surf City USA® vacation, or to learn more about Huntington Beach, visit the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau website at www.surfcityusa.com or call 800-729-6232 for a free Visitors Guide.

Surf City USA® is a registered mark of the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau.

A Few Health Issues About Dogs

Over in Australia there have been reports that a disease called Hydatids has been found in the areas of Eumundi, Yandina, Nambour, Woombye and Palmwoods in wild dogs. The locals are worried that domestic dogs will catch this parasite from these wild dogs and pass them on to humans.
Read the article by Peter Morley & Glenis Green here.

In Brooklyn, New York the health officials are worried about Leptospirosis that might have killed two dogs. The report is saying that the bacteria is coming from rat urine on which a dog will have contacted when they drink the tainted water or they pick it up from the soil the rat has left behind.
Read the article by Gary Buiso here.

These are just a few more thing we need to be on the lookout when we take or pets out for a walk.

A Shelter Dog That Has Brought The Gift To The Ill

Photo by KARK


A little dog named Katie who was rescued from an animal shelter has brought the gift of love to the dying while they wait for the time to expire.
Katie’s owner Luba Cook has been bringing her friend with her to see the hospice patients at the Fountain Lake Nursing Home for the last five years now.

Luba Cook said: When we come into a nursing home, you've seen her straighten up in her stroller, and she knows it's time to offer sympathy or love or whatever a patient might need. I believe the Lord has blessed my life and this is something that I feel I can do to maybe return some of the blessings that I have.

I too have a child who is terminally ill and I watch how my one dog will just go and lay besides his bed as if he is guarding over my son. Dogs are amazing when it comes to their senses of just knowing that something is wrong. As Luba said; she calls her a gift from God. This article has touched my heart today, so that’s why I would like to share it with you.

Read the article by Jancey Sheats here.

Ozzy Osbourne's Dog Killed By A Coyote

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Ozzy’s little Pomeranian dog named Little Bit was attack and eaten by a coyote in LA last night. Ozzy’s daughter Kelly said that he was devastated when he found out.

I live in an area where there are many coyote’s and at times my two dogs wouldn’t even go out the door knowing that the coyote’s were out there just waiting.So I always walk out with my two little guys to be safe.

It’s sad to read an article about one’s buddies being attacked and killed.


Read the article here.