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Dog News for the metro Washington D.C. dog area: MD/VA/DC. Play, rescue, train and volunteer with your dog. Weird and inspiring stories.
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dog injuries snow shovel safety
02/04/2005 03:01 PM
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'In all cases, the reason why dogs develop issues is they're lacking exercise or leadership [from their human companions] or sometimes both.. ' Cesar Millan aka the dog whisperer, SignOnSanDiego.com]
Dog blogs: Doggy woggy photo blog, The Terriorists, The Dawg Blawg
Animal Rescue Site: sells merchandise for dogs and their humans:. "Over 10 million animals are put to death every year in the US alone because they are unwanted, abandoned, or abused... " Supposedly, just clicking on the ads will help save dogs...
while searching Google, this sidebar ad caught my eye...
Searching for Dog? "We'll Pay You $300 Right Now To Take A Quick Dog Survey! HighPaySurveys.com " [ paid Ad on Google search]
I didn't sign up... check out their google listed links especially...
"//www.ahwa.org/jesus.html - Probably fake survey promising to pay $300 for taking a survey about Jesus. The first question is name and email, after submitting it says "Server misconfigured". [chat11.com: religious]
The snow's melting... finally. Dog companions beware! Before you shovel snow, put your pet INSIDE the house. This morning, I almost accidentally swiped one of my dogs with my snow shovel! I could just kick my myself.... what a stupid thing to do. An article from the Baltimore Sun two years ago, illustrates the dangers...
'pets were pummeled with shovels, smacked by snowboards and snowplows, lost for hours in snowdrifts and even shot.... the most common problems were frostbite and injuries inflicted by snow-covered objects, which the dogs had trouble seeing and smelling. ' [Baltimore Sun, Feb 23, 2003]
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gmail invites
02/04/2005 01:52 PM
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I have 49 Gmail invites to give away!If you are a non-profit animal rescue group or an individual volunteering to help others, a Gmail account may be very valuable to your work. Gmail accounts are free! Just write:
First come, first served... Related: Gmail Tips: The Complete Collection [via Jenett Radio]
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Hedgesville Hounds dog adopt rescue
01/26/2005 02:02 PM
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(Amendment: Hedgeville Hounds won't be able to foster ChuCho after, due to the fact that he can dig under fences. He still needs a foster home and preferably, one that will keep him as an indoor dog and not one which would leave him unsupervised outside. He is an 'escape artist'.)
Yesterday, I received a call from Hedgesville Hounds, a rescue organization with an uncommon commitment to placing homeless dogs in loving homes. Hedgesville Hounds will help ChuCho, a homeless chow chow, until the perfect home is found for him. Thank you! Of course, ChuCho would never have had that chance for a second home, without the support of our local Humane Society in Rockville, Maryland, which works with animal rescue organizations in our area.
If you want to help Hedgeville Hounds with their mission, they need foster homes, donations, volunteers AND of course, adoptions. I hope someone wonderful adopts ChuCho; he's a magnificent, white chow chow with a joyful personality. Hedgeville Hounds will be featured on Animal Planet:
Hedgesville Hounds Pups Appear on Animal Planet!
"We were honored when our "Capra-Corns" were selected to be a part of the First Annual Puppy Bowl on ANIMAL PLANET airing on Sunday, February 6, 3-6 PM (ET) with encore presentations at 6 PM, 9 PM and 12 AM (ET). You have probably seen them in the commercials that are already airing..." [PR News Release]
Special thanks also go to Jeff Barr, who posted a note for me and got results! He heads up Syndic8.com, a web service provider with many cool FREE services:
A community-driven effort to gather syndicated news headlines... A readable master list of syndicated news content... An XML list of syndicated news content... Quality of server measurement of all feeds, with statistics and history... Complete statistics on every aspect of the site's content...
Reviews and pointers to syndicated tools and sites... A very complete set of web services... A plan to evangelize sites to syndicate their content... A categorization system which uses existing schemes such as DMOZ Articles and tutorials on syndication... [Syndic8.com]
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Humane Society adoption Montgomery County Rockville
01/24/2005 04:42 PM
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Thank you to everyone who has ever helped to place abandoned pets in new homes. Our own dog was once a homeless dog and would have been put down, had it not been for a selfless couple who took him in for three months as a foster. We treasure him and he is now a successful therapy dog who visits people and cheers them up in ways that no human can; this is his fifth year of service and he still relishes his work. My once homeless dog is a continual delight to everyone who meets him and a daily source of inspiration to me.
If you want to make your own miracle story happen, here's your opportunity.
A month ago, I got a call from the Montgomery County Humane Society to help find another sweet chow a home. He's still in the shelter. This time, this dog's plea is more desperate. His time is running out.
I've met this dog, walked him and played with him, and believe me, he is worthy of a good home. He has a friendly disposition and he listens well. Unfortunately, I won't take him; I have two dogs which are high maintenance (two hip replacements, two ACL surgeries, thyroid and arthritis issues, etc.) and I've made a lifetime commitment to them.
Can you help? Can you find ChuCho a home?
His plight is all the more poignant when you learn his story. He has never had a real home. He's been kept outside all of his life without walks or friends. His 'family' decided to get rid of him when he kept digging under the fence and running away. Happily, his temperment remains sweet and he's trainable. The Humane Society assures me he is in excellent health. They have great sympathy for him, but he hasn't found a home yet. Now, they're talking about 'putting him down.'
His problem is that he is a chow chow and that very label scares people off. I'm here to tell you that if the Humane Society says he's a great dog, with a friendly temperment who's passed his temperment test with flying colors, he's worth a chance.
You could foster him (if you live in Montgomery County, Maryland) if you are unsure if you want him and find out for yourself what a great dog he is. Or, you could even ADOPT him.
Chucho is the most beautiful and friendly chow I have ever seen. This neutered male chow chow is in good health, intelligent and trainable. He is mostly white with splashes of golden fur across his back;. his sunny disposition matches his gorgeous fur coat.
CHUCHO - ID#A258444 I am a neutered male, fawn Chow Chow. The shelter staff think I am about 1 year and 6 months old. I have been at the Rockville, Maryland, shelter since Dec 10, 2004. For more information about me, call:
Montgomery County Animal Control & Humane Society at (240) 773-5960 Ask for information about animal ID number A258444, tag #49
I know Chucho will bring good fortune and luck to his new family and home; can you make it happen. He needs your help.
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dog frostbite pet cold weather
01/23/2005 01:21 PM
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Dogs left outside in bitter cold, 20 degrees or below, may suffer frostbite or even death. NY Frostbite sounds like a treatable problem, but sadly, often it's a horrible death sentence. How many caretakers are willing to keep a dog who has had its paws amputated; untreated, severe frostbite can cause a dog's paws to drop off... Save your money, your heart and your dog, by bringing it inside:
'English recommends avoiding leaving your dogs outside at all costs, adding that just because they have fur coats doesn't mean they can endure cold temperatures...' [Oneida Daily Dispatch]
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cold weather pets dogs Humane Society
01/21/2005 01:07 PM
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Cold Weather fur facts DC While the US east coast is bracing for a winter storm which is expected to drop up to 8 inches of snow this weekend, pet owners are warned to bring their pets inside. Many owners do not do so because they believe these common myths:
Myth: Dogs and cats can fend for themselves in winter weather. Nothing could be further from the truth. The sad fact is that during winter many animal shelters are forced to euthanize cats suffering from irreparable frost bite of their ears and noses. [Chilling not healthy for pets, Journal World]
'The skin on an animal can freeze in as little as 20 minutes in sub-zero temperatures, according to local veterinarians and animal-care experts.
Veterinarians at the North Shore Animal Hospital on Neptune Boulevard in Lynn said animals should not be outside for more than 10 minutes in temperatures below 20 degrees...' [Fur Factor, Daily Item of Lynn]
Myth: Long-haired dogs can be left safely outside in frigid weather. Truth: even a heavy coated dog can freeze to death, especially if its coat gets wet. If the dog doesn't freeze to death, it can sustain frostbite and suffer if it has pre-existing arthritis. 'No pet should be left outside in temperatures below 40 degrees. Short-coated breeds and small dogs should be supplemented with a coat or a sweater. Outdoor breeds such as huskies and malamutes need warm shelter from the wind and cold as well as a source of unfrozen water...' [Cold weather related illness and your pet, Telegraph Online]
Myth: dogs don't need water outside and can be fed water only at night. While it's true that water freezes quickly in 20 degree weather, that doesn't mean animals don't require it. Dogs and cats become more easily dehydrated in frigid weather. "Any dogs left out in this winter should have food and water and a shelter that keeps them dry. Water is difficult to supply to outside animals in the cold weather. A special effort has to be made to make sure it is at least available three times a day." [Wild weather brings warnings, Beloit Daily News]
Myth: dogs and cats can stay warm and alone in a car during cold weather. If the car's heater is running, yes... but it wouldn't be safe to leave the car running with animals alone in it. Cars become virtual freezers in freezing weather. [Pets and animals in distress, ]
Truth: extreme weather requires extra precautions with pets, even so-called outdoor pets. "This is extreme. This isn't normal. We just have to take the measures, for animals that stay outside, to make them comfortable..." Vicki Davis, executive director of the Tri-County Humane Society [Low temperatures pose dangers for pets, St. Cloud Times]
Myth: someone else will take care of that freezing pet you spotted outside. It's not your problem and it's okay to ignore an animal who can't speak for itself. If you see a pet freezing in the cold, ask its caretaker to bring it inside and provide it a warm home. Most people care about their pets and would never intentionally allow them to die in the cold...
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01/03/2005 07:43 PM
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I have a couple of Gmail invites to give away. If you want one, drop me a short note to tell
how you help others. two sentences are enough..) First come, first served.
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dog saves child Tsunami
01/02/2005 04:46 PM
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DC Metro to get 3 new bomb dogs VA 'Washington's Metro subway system is beefing up its force of bomb-sniffing dogs. Metro Transit Police are adding three dogs to the canine unit after they graduate from an 11-week training course next week...' [baltimoresun.com ]
Dog rescues 7-year-old from Tsunami India
"Run away!" her husband screamed from a rooftop after he spotted the colossal waves. It was a simple command that smothered Sangeeta in a nightmarish dilemma: She had three sons, but just two arms... [CBS News]
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Tsunami disaster
12/28/2004 10:09 AM
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On this earth, everything can change in an instant... The Tsunami disaster need is so urgent that all of us who can are asked to aid the disaster victims. CNN lists some of the most effective charities. I chose AmeriCares because they have resources already in place in SE Asia and they can leverage $100 donation to the equivalent of $3000 or $4000. You can use the Charity Navigator to check up on a site before you donate. (Related: Tsunami Help blog via blogdex.net)
In the face of the Tsunami disaster, if you choose to 'clone' a pet for $50,000 instead of helping disaster victims, you deserve the 'heartless dork' award. (I'd exempt the woman who cloned her cat from that award, because she did so before the disaster... )
The death toll could rise to over 100,000 because there are at least 60,000 people still missing...
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