Archive for February, 2007

Bichon Frise - Man accused of killing dogs heads to trial

Posted in Bichon Frise on February 27th, 2007

Man accused of killing dogs heads to trial
Pocono Record - SNYDERSVILLE A Hamilton Township man will head to trial in Monroe County Court on charges of fatally shooting three dogs and then dumping their bodies on the side of Anchorage Road near Saylorsburg last December. Magisterial District Judge JoLana

Tragic thoughts of a popular teen
Western Telegraph - In the morning his family found the back door unlocked, although it had been locked the night before, and Ashley’s body was found near a playing field by a man walking his dogs. “A search of his bedroom revealed a book with certain messages written in

Bichon Frise - America takes to the Yorkie 

Posted in Bichon Frise on February 26th, 2007

America takes to the Yorkie 
Nipping at the heels of the golden retriever for several years, the diminutive Yorkshire terrier has finally triumphed as the second most popular dog breed in the United States, according to American Kennel Club 2006 registration numbers. German shepherds, previously at No. 4, have moved up a notch to No. 3, while the goldens fell to No. 4. Beagles round out the top five. For the 15th consecutive …

HOME: Travel Can Stress Dogs 
Taking a vacation? Find out whether leaving your pet behind or taking them along will be better for your furry friend.

Winning not everything to some dog show contestants 
NEW YORK CITY - What can be more important than winning what’s arguably the most prestigious dog show in the world? Champion Felicity’s Diamond Jim, an English springer spaniel, won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 13 at Madison Square Garden.

Party Animals Celebrate Mardi Gras 
ROGERS — Several Mardi Gras celebrations took place in Northwest Arkansas this weekend, but it’s likely that only one served liver-flavored hurricanes and a king cake reserved for dogs.

Bichon Frise - Humane League fires officer 

Posted in Bichon Frise on February 25th, 2007

Humane League fires officer 
A veteran Humane League of Lancaster County officer was fired Thursday, a day after losing an animal-cruelty hearing against a kennel owner.Debra Lort, a member of the Humane League's cruelty investigation department, said she has rescued thousands of animals from neglect in the past 1…

10News Uncovers Possible Canine Con 
A love for dogs could get animal lovers caught up in a possible scam.