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74% of Americans Say They Like Dogs A Lot

by Jacqueline on January 9, 2010

ShareYay! Dog Lovers prevail again!
Don’t get me wrong I like cats too but it’s no secret that we all have an extra soft spot for our canine friends.
Petside.com is reporting that 74% of Americans say they like dogs a lot, as opposed to 41% who say that they like cats a lot.

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“Dog” Chapel Founder Kills Himself

by Jacqueline on January 8, 2010

Share“Folk artist Stephen Huneck, whose whimsical paintings, sculptures and woodcut prints of dogs celebrated his love of animals and won him a worldwide fan base, has died. He was 60.
Huneck, of St. Johnsbury, committed suicide Thursday in Littleton, N.H. His wife said he was despondent after being forced to lay off employees at his Dog [...]

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yes: pets are family too and it will prevent pet abandonment in hard times! – 3
no: we should focus on funding other causes – 1

My answer: I agree that not for profit organizations should be able to claim on their taxes the expenses they incur in taking care of all the strays and abandoned animals [...]

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Is Wilder Valderrama the New Dog Whisperer?

by Jacqueline on October 21, 2009

ShareAccording to CeleBuzz Wilder Valderrama from That 70’s Show and MTV’s Yo Momma,  is set to star in a comedy series based off of Cesar Milan’s The Dog Whisperer.
I think it might be funny…but then again I’m being a bit biased because I think he was hilarious as Fez in That 70’s Show and I’ve [...]

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A Wild Coyote Took Jessica Simpson’s Dog

by Jacqueline on September 17, 2009

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On September 14th, 2009 Jessica Simpson tweeted:
“http://twitpic.com/hrudr – My heart is broken because a coyote took my precious Daisy right in front of our eyes. HORROR! We are searching. Hoping. Please help!”
She was exercising her dog outside of her home three days ago when a Wild Coyote snatched her right in front of her eyes. [...]

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Rescue Dogs: Unsung Heroes of 9/11

by Jacqueline on September 11, 2009

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1/3 of the 300 rescue dogs that fearlessly searched for survivors in the devastation at ground zero died. Many more died afterwards…
We’d like to remember them as well as the estimated 2,975  people that died that day.
We will always remember you!
Love Jacqueline, Ava & Evie
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Dog Saves 2 Year Old Lost in Yukon Wilderness

by Jacqueline on September 7, 2009

ShareA 2 year old boy went missing in the Yukon Wilderness and spent the whole night alone. How did he survive? A mutt named Koda stood by his side and kept him warm until search and rescue found the toddler and the dog 25 hours later. Read the full story of how a dog saves [...]

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The Chupacabra is a Texan!

by Jacqueline on September 2, 2009

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The Chupacabra is the center of some childhood nightmares for me and now it can possibly just be a wild dog?! It can’t be, it’s supposed to be some alien creature from another planet. Take a look at this video posted on CNN today from a man in Texas who claims he has caught a [...]

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The World’s Oldest Dog Dies

by Jacqueline on September 1, 2009

ShareThe Associated Press reported that Chanel, The World’s Oldest Dog died of natural causes today. She was 21 years old in human years and  “147″ in dogs years.
Rest in Peace Chanel! Woofs and Licks from Ava & Evie!
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Pit Bull Illegally Euthanized

by Jacqueline on August 7, 2009

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“Miami Dade Animal Services forcefully pressured Mr. Fernandez to release custody of his pet and threatened to forcefully take the dog and imprison Mr. Fernandez if he did not cooperate. An hour later, without consent and without notifying Mr. Fernandez, they killed Blue. Mr. Fernandez did not even have a chance to say goodbye [...]

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