An ex Richmond Sheriff's Deputy named David Robinson who was arrested back on April 16th 2009 on charges of animal cruelty and dog fighting. Well finally the Henrico County Circuit Courts have sentence Robinson to serve fourteen months in jail for his actions.
Back when Robinson was arrested the police found all kind of dog fighting equipment along with some twenty plus pit bulls. There were four dogs injured and one dog dead when the police arrived at his home.
Hopefully this will send out a message to others that are involved with these dog fights.
Read the article here.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Guide Dogs For The Blind Can Get Discount Prescriptions
VetCentric and Guide Dogs for the Blind Team Up to Provide Discounted Prescriptions and Added Convenience to Program Graduates
VetCentric, the leader in vet-sponsored home delivery of FDA and EPA-approved medications for pets, has entered into an agreement with Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) to provide their graduates (guide dog users) with special discount pricing for their pet medications.
VetCentric, the leader in vet-sponsored home delivery of FDA and EPA-approved medications for pets, has entered into an agreement with Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) to provide their graduates (guide dog users) with special discount pricing for their pet medications.
To take advantage of VetCentric’s special prescription discount plan, GDB graduates simply need to register online at guidedogs.com, print the custom form and bring it to their local veterinary clinic.
“We’ve streamlined the process for both the veterinary clinic and the dog owners,” said Joe Gatto, Senior Director of Business Development at VetCentric. “We’re incredibly excited and proud to work with Guide Dogs for the Blind. The work they do has had such an incredible impact on so many lives,” added Gatto.
Established in 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind provides enhanced mobility and quality of life to people who are blind through lifetime partnerships with Guide Dogs. This non-profit organization, headquartered in San Rafael, CA, is the largest school of its kind and has produced more than 11,000 partnerships across the United States and Canada.
“We look forward to our new partnership with VetCentric and the positive impact it will have on our graduates,” said Terry Barrett, Director of Training Operations for GDB.
GDB’s services are provided free-of-charge to those it serves, and the organization relies entirely on private donations. Please visit guidedogs.com or toll free at 800.295.4050 for additional information.
About VetCentric
VetCentric, Inc., a privately-held company headquartered in the Baltimore-Washington area, is the only national veterinary-focused pharmacy offering home delivery of FDA- and EPA-approved pharmaceuticals, compounded medications, and therapeutic and wellness diets to pet owners on behalf of veterinary clinics. Its comprehensive suite of services help clinics improve clinic financial performance, provide a trusted alternative to Internet competition, expand treatment options without inventory cost, improve patient health and increase compliance, enhance customer service, and advocate the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship.
In the past 10 years, VetCentric has partnered with more than 9,000 veterinary clinics to fill in excess of 2.5 million orders for nearly 500,000 pet owners. Its pharmacy complies with the licensing and inspection requirements of all states in which it does business. For more information, please visit www.vetcentric.com.
VetCentric, the leader in vet-sponsored home delivery of FDA and EPA-approved medications for pets, has entered into an agreement with Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) to provide their graduates (guide dog users) with special discount pricing for their pet medications.
VetCentric, the leader in vet-sponsored home delivery of FDA and EPA-approved medications for pets, has entered into an agreement with Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) to provide their graduates (guide dog users) with special discount pricing for their pet medications.
To take advantage of VetCentric’s special prescription discount plan, GDB graduates simply need to register online at guidedogs.com, print the custom form and bring it to their local veterinary clinic.
“We’ve streamlined the process for both the veterinary clinic and the dog owners,” said Joe Gatto, Senior Director of Business Development at VetCentric. “We’re incredibly excited and proud to work with Guide Dogs for the Blind. The work they do has had such an incredible impact on so many lives,” added Gatto.
Established in 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind provides enhanced mobility and quality of life to people who are blind through lifetime partnerships with Guide Dogs. This non-profit organization, headquartered in San Rafael, CA, is the largest school of its kind and has produced more than 11,000 partnerships across the United States and Canada.
“We look forward to our new partnership with VetCentric and the positive impact it will have on our graduates,” said Terry Barrett, Director of Training Operations for GDB.
GDB’s services are provided free-of-charge to those it serves, and the organization relies entirely on private donations. Please visit guidedogs.com or toll free at 800.295.4050 for additional information.
About VetCentric
VetCentric, Inc., a privately-held company headquartered in the Baltimore-Washington area, is the only national veterinary-focused pharmacy offering home delivery of FDA- and EPA-approved pharmaceuticals, compounded medications, and therapeutic and wellness diets to pet owners on behalf of veterinary clinics. Its comprehensive suite of services help clinics improve clinic financial performance, provide a trusted alternative to Internet competition, expand treatment options without inventory cost, improve patient health and increase compliance, enhance customer service, and advocate the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship.
In the past 10 years, VetCentric has partnered with more than 9,000 veterinary clinics to fill in excess of 2.5 million orders for nearly 500,000 pet owners. Its pharmacy complies with the licensing and inspection requirements of all states in which it does business. For more information, please visit www.vetcentric.com.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
A Young Girls Letter About Her Service Dog To Dear Abby
SERVICE DOGS SHOULDN'T BE DISTRACTED WHEN ON THE JOB
DEAR ABBY: I am 18, disabled, and work with a service dog. I would like to offer people a few tips on interacting with service dog owners. Perhaps it will lessen some of the daily frustrations all handlers deal with:
1. Not all service dogs are big dogs. I know several Chihuahuas who save their owners' lives every day with their medical alert tasks.
2. Not all disabilities are visible. Please don't ask, "What's wrong with you?" or, "What's your problem?"
3. There are many kinds of service dogs, not just guide dogs. Medical alert dogs help people with everything from epilepsy to diabetes to panic attacks. There are also autism service dogs, mobility dogs and hearing dogs.
4. Please do not pet my dog without asking me first. My dog wears a patch that says, "Do Not Pet." It's there for a reason. Abby, I can't count the number of people who read her patch out loud, then reach out to pet her anyway. Please do not take it personally if we say no.
5. If a dog's handler seems ill, it's OK -- even preferable -- to ask if we are all right. I once had an episode and no less than two dozen people walked right past me while I sat on the floor. Had I been diabetic, I could have died because no one stopped -- including two store managers. -- HOPING TO HELP IN PENNSYLVANIA
DEAR HOPING TO HELP: Thank you for an important letter. What many people fail to understand is that when an assistance dog is out in public, the animal is working and should not be distracted from its task -- which is ensuring the well-being of its owner.
Your last tip was the most important of all. Folks, I shouldn't have to tell you that if you see someone who appears to be in trouble, it takes only a moment to do the right thing and make sure the person gets the help he or she needs. And that includes calling 911 if it's merited.
DEAR ABBY: I am 18, disabled, and work with a service dog. I would like to offer people a few tips on interacting with service dog owners. Perhaps it will lessen some of the daily frustrations all handlers deal with:
1. Not all service dogs are big dogs. I know several Chihuahuas who save their owners' lives every day with their medical alert tasks.
2. Not all disabilities are visible. Please don't ask, "What's wrong with you?" or, "What's your problem?"
3. There are many kinds of service dogs, not just guide dogs. Medical alert dogs help people with everything from epilepsy to diabetes to panic attacks. There are also autism service dogs, mobility dogs and hearing dogs.
4. Please do not pet my dog without asking me first. My dog wears a patch that says, "Do Not Pet." It's there for a reason. Abby, I can't count the number of people who read her patch out loud, then reach out to pet her anyway. Please do not take it personally if we say no.
5. If a dog's handler seems ill, it's OK -- even preferable -- to ask if we are all right. I once had an episode and no less than two dozen people walked right past me while I sat on the floor. Had I been diabetic, I could have died because no one stopped -- including two store managers. -- HOPING TO HELP IN PENNSYLVANIA
DEAR HOPING TO HELP: Thank you for an important letter. What many people fail to understand is that when an assistance dog is out in public, the animal is working and should not be distracted from its task -- which is ensuring the well-being of its owner.
Your last tip was the most important of all. Folks, I shouldn't have to tell you that if you see someone who appears to be in trouble, it takes only a moment to do the right thing and make sure the person gets the help he or she needs. And that includes calling 911 if it's merited.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Possible Dog Thief Caught With The Two Dogs Plus A Puppy Mill
What started out as someone stealing a man’s two Boston Terriers turned out to be more then the police thought, when they not only found the two missing dogs.
They also found more then forty dogs running though out the house which turned out to be a puppy mill in Bristol, VA.
Read the article by Claire Galofaro here.
They also found more then forty dogs running though out the house which turned out to be a puppy mill in Bristol, VA.
Read the article by Claire Galofaro here.
The 22 Annual World's Ugliest Dog Is
Photo by Ben Margot / AP
This years world's ugliest dog is a bit of a surprise with the winner being a little Chihuahua that came from a rescue. The dogs name is Princess Abby Francis who is owned by Kathleen Francis.
Read the article here.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Homeless Dog Get Her Head Stuck In Plastic Container For Days
A homeless dog who was probably looking for some food for her and her three puppies had gotten her head stuck in a plastic container.
Who really knows how long this dog walked around with this on her head but thanks to the Sabah Wildlife Department's Wildlife Rescue Unit they were able to remove the container off the dogs head.
Read the article here.
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