http://www.newsfordogs.com News for Dogs Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:39:27 -0700 PHP RSSGen 1.0.0 - Seld.be http://www.rssboard.org/rss-2-0-10 60 en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:39:27 -0700 info@newsfordogs.com (News for Dogs) Spring represents a time of growth and renewal — but not everything that springs forth this season is good for dogs. But with a little awareness and a few simple precautions, dog owners can prevent many of the problems that arise with warmer weather and keep their dogs safe and healthy.Below, I feature some pointers for warding off spring’s primary culprits:Heartworm infectionThe American ... http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15590 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:18:00 +0000 http://d.opencalais.com/dochash-1/cea47f9e-73c1-3947-bbce-83af92778cad http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15590 The owner of a dog so malnourished it was described as a "walking skeleton" told CTV News that he didn't realize how thin the golden retriever was until he shaved him. http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15587 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:33:36 +0000 http://d.opencalais.com/dochash-1/917f7686-0edc-35bc-8358-bd4663c90372 http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15587 James Emery Echo Reporter Ten German Sheppard puppies bound for a career in police work are without names. The RCMP is calling on young http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15580 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:05:56 +0000 http://d.opencalais.com/dochash-1/75e685e6-46ea-39e8-8c87-a4b320c6ec5a http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15580 Humane Society of Kent County has re-socialized 11 dogs taken from breeder's farm in Bad-Axe. http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15568 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:50:36 +0000 http://d.opencalais.com/dochash-1/8865b980-b954-38a6-b630-57751225fb15 http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15568 Two Eugene dog owners have hired spotter planes to search the open spaces of Washington's Lewis County for any sign of two missing Pharaoh Hounds. http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15560 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:39:07 +0000 http://d.opencalais.com/dochash-1/8460798e-20f1-3fd8-a882-5321eb8df70c http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15560 The producer of a BBC documentary about poor health in pedigree dogs accuses the Kennel Club of not doing enough to improve matters since its broadcast in 2008. http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15559 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:12:45 +0000 http://d.opencalais.com/dochash-1/bd41b24a-2fe3-39b8-bfbb-b7f5be8f20c1 http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15559 Two Eugene, Ore., dog owners have hired spotter planes to search the open spaces of Washington's Lewis County for any sign of two missing Pharaoh Hounds. http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15555 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:47:17 +0000 http://d.opencalais.com/dochash-1/0a270ad8-9311-35d1-8db4-9634cfe9ad60 http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15555 Puppy kindergarten class: 6 p.m. March 10 for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months (all breed dog training) at the Francis 4-H Field building, 801 Francis Road, New Lenox. To reserve a spot or for more information, call Tanya Mikolajczyk at 815-469-8741. http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15546 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:04:42 +0000 http://d.opencalais.com/dochash-1/5b825b36-bfe1-31d2-90d8-9f0c0ef4e293 http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15546 ETHEL, Wash. (AP) -- Two Eugene, Ore., dog owners have hired spotter planes to search the open spaces of Washington's Lewis County for any sign of two missing Pharaoh Hounds. Owners Cynthia Guinn and Bill Martin were staying with friends in Ethel, Wash., last weekend while they attended a lure coursing event in Auburn. Martin tells KOMO that he let his four dogs out in the yard to run around ... http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15544 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:35:05 +0000 http://d.opencalais.com/dochash-1/f33506a7-2173-314f-897a-7891ea337c60 http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15544 GEORGETOWN -- Guiding Eyes for the Blind -- an organization that raises guide dogs -- is looking for volunteers who can offer time and, more importantly, love. http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15543 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:47:47 +0000 http://d.opencalais.com/dochash-1/2f1027e6-a5fc-3601-9d28-4672b13a59ab http://www.newsfordogs.com/?id=15543