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By 69 NEWS WFMZ-TV
(Republished & video from wfmz.com)
Another kind of flu is in Pennsylvania now. And it’s already shut down two animal shelters in Philadelphia. Officials think the “canine flu” has killed six dogs so far, so the shelters are being closed indefinitely. It’s a rare disease, but one all dog owners and animal shelters need to take seriously. Continue Reading »
PLANET DOG PLAYS INSTRUMENTAL ROLE IN THE CREATION OF AN ANIMAL WELFARE SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE FOR THE STATE OF MAINE
Portland, Maine (May 6, 2009) – Planet Dog is proud to announce that the Maine Adoption Leaders Team (MALT) has succeeded in the creation of a new animal welfare specialty license plate for the state of Maine. On May 4th Governor John Baldacci signed into law “An Act to Create the Support Animal Welfare Registration Plate.” Continue Reading »
By Bree Cheatham
(Published by the DogTravelNetwork.com)
With human cases of the Swine Flu on the rise, travelers are now being asked to take precautionary safety measures; wash your hands often, cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, seek medical care if you are feeling sick and above all pay attention to local government announcements and follow their local public health guidelines while traveling. So with all these potential human risks, you are probably wondering is my dog at risk too? Continue Reading »
Bo, the Portuguese Water Dog (now the First Dog) that was re-homed to the First Family from a Texas Kennel, has officially been unveiled to the world and he sure looks happy to be there! Watch as the Obama’s take Bo out for his first walk along the historic presidential grounds. Of course there is plenty of press there to catch the moment. Continue Reading »
By Ann McLaughlin
Hello my name is Ann McLaughlin and on April 19, 2009 my rescue dog, Diego and I will be walking some 300 miles to benefit Noah’s Ark, a home for abandoned and abused children and animals (see their site for donation info www.noahs-ark.org). I will be leaving from my hometown of Mooresville, NC and walking along state roads to Locust Grove, GA the home of Noah’s Ark. Continue Reading »
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