Do we Really Need Dog Fart Awareness Day?

Dog Fart Awareness Day came and went over the weekend — and I wasn’t even aware of it! Nor was I aware that such a day has apparently existed for at least three years. My tendency is to question whether it is “a real thing” — sorry, but a Facebook page alone is not ample proof of … Read more

600 Animals Seized From The Haven in N.C.

Authorities in Hoke County, N.C., yesterday unearthed the remains of 15 dogs on the grounds of a “no-kill” animal shelter from which 600 animals were seized this week. A day after Hoke County deputies and the ASPCA raided The Haven — Friends for Life shelter near Raeford, authorities on Thursday dug up the remains of … Read more

American Dog Population Rises to 77.5 Million

Americans are increasingly making provisions for their pets in their will, placing their pet’s medical needs over their own, and planning vacations around their pet — all signs that pets, more than ever, are considered part of the family, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA). The APPA has released its 2009-2010 National Pet Owners Survey, and … Read more

Dollar Store Dog Treats Are Subject Of Recall

A brand of chicken dog treat most commonly sold at dollar stores is being recalled by the manufacturer due to possible Salmonella contamination. According to the FDA, Salix Animal Health has expanded its earlier recall of Good ‘n’ Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks. The initial recall pertained only to the lot in which Salmonella was discovered during … Read more

Greyhound Racing is Done in Wisconsin – Greyhound Racing is Nearing the Finish

Greyhound racing is nearing the finish line in Wisconsin. Dairyland Greyhound Park, in Kenosha — the last operating track in the state –  announced Tuesday it will close its doors after racing ends on Dec. 31. Dairyland was one of five Wisconsin tracks that opened after a 1987 amendment to the state constitution allowed for … Read more