K9 Perspective issue 49
All pages open in a new window.Charges laid against dog killers
To begin our new issue on a hopeful note, charges have been laid by the New Zealand SPCA in the case against Tony Campbell and Russell Mendoza, the couple who last January initiated a mindless two-man killing frenzy...
New Scientist study finds dogs are better than cats
It´s a claim that´s sure to put the cat among the pigeons. A study into character, intelligence and usefulness shows dogs are better pets than cats - but only by a whisker...
Hungarian vizsla takes Best in Show at Crufts
More than 22,000 dogs competed over four days in March for the most prestigious title in the dog world and Yogi, a Hungarian Vizsla, was the one to be crowned...
Abuse disguised as dog training - no excuse for yelling at dogs
I received an email recently from a woman I had met in passing quite some time ago, who had told me that they yelled at their dog a lot. Clearly it hadn´t been working...
Organise a bluebell walk and change a life
National charity Canine Partners, that provides specially trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities, is calling for outdoor enthusiasts to organise a Bluebell Walk...
PETA receives $2.5 million for new office building
Bob Barker, famous for hosting the game show Price is Right for decades before retiring in June 2008 has donated $2.5 million dollars to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to purchase an office building...
Read for Scruffy program launched in schools
A third grade girl took a printout from the Feeding Pets of the Homeless website, to her teacher at The Wilson School in New Jersey. The student was very upset...
Hounds for Heroes launched
Hounds for Heroes has finally arrived - a new and innovative charity, the aim of which is to place highly trained assistance dogs with injured and disabled...
Community activism key to prevention of hoarding
It is estimated that at least 250,000 animals fall victim to animal hoarders each year, according to Tufts University´s Animal Hoarding Research Consortium, a group that acts to increase awareness about the disorder...
Young gamekeeper wins again
A young dog handler from a village near Oswestry, Shropshire, has proved he is top dog after winning at Crufts for the second year running...
Yogi top dog at Crufts show
A Hungarian vizsla named Yogi has been awarded the top prize at Crufts dog show in Britain, which is the biggest in the world...
Spay Day 2010 continues highly valued tradition
On Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine provided 77 low-cost spay and neuter procedures for large dogs...
Hounds for Heroes and Burns prove Together we can
Hounds For Heroes has recently announced its support partnership with Burns Pet Nutrition. The proposal submitted to the charity by Burns was both generous and flexible...
Sam and Josie win Friends for Life
The British public has voted assistance dog Josie and her eight-year-old owner, Sam Daly, as champions of the ultimate dog heroes competition at Crufts - Friends for Life...
Canine kidney disease can be helped with holistic care
Canine kidney disease, an often fatal condition, can be helped with holistic pet care and early detection through laboratory testing, says Susan B. Davis, pet nutritionist...
Ricochet achieves charity double with fundraiser and video views
Ricochet, charity, fundraiser, video, surfdog, charitable causes, donations, medical bills, physical therapy, service dog candidate, new direction, dog, trainer, lessons, toy drive, brain injury, inspirational video
Dachshund’s legacy inspires help for affected canines
When miniature Dachshund Frederick ruptured a disc at age seven, a veterinarian told his family, Bill and Diane Smith, that he would likely never walk again, even after surgery...
Kennel Club agility stakes partners with dogs joint aid
GWF Nutrition has added its support to one of the most important showcase events for dog agility in the UK - The Kennel Club Olympia Agility Stakes...
Link between DNA and nutrition to set new treatment standard
It is well known that our genes can potentially dictate which diseases we will be prone to. But scientific evidence is emerging that shows that the foods we eat can help treat and even prevent certain conditions...
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