Pit Bulls turn up in rescues and shelters for a number of reasons. Most commonly, it’s because their previous owners didn’t think things through when they decided to get a Pit, or were inexperienced dog owners. It’s also possible the dog did not get along well with other pets in the house, or […]

‘Dear Ed’ faces dogs, Hooters and gas problems (The Burlington Free Press) Your comments on my body of work are always welcome here. Just don’t expect me to be nice. Or to agree. Or to answer your questions. Have a nice day. Item: A bill pending in the Legislature would require that dogs in the […]

Shelter to kennel last dogs (Courier-Post) With West Jersey Animal Shelter’s closure imminent, volunteers have made plans to kennel dogs that aren’t adopted. As of Friday, 13 dogs remain at the shelter, which is scheduled to close Wednesday, said Sue Chuplis, office manager.
Two bills introduced to protect dogs (WRGB) (Montpelier, VT - AP) […]

Animal control officer says it’s raining cats, dogs (The Youngstown Vindicator) The mayor hopes to present a plan to council next week. NILES The number of cats and dogs in Niles is out of control, the city’s animal control officer says.
Man Dies In Fire Trying To Save Dogs (The Tampa […]

CANINE COMPANION: Dogs do what is reinforced (The Herald-Press) So many times, trainers hear people say their dog jumps on them. Another often-heard complaint is that when there is an open door, the dog tries to bolt through it. Why do dogs do these things and why do they seem difficult to end?
Dow’s dogs […]

150 dogs saved from slaughter (INQ7.net) ABOUT 150 dogs were saved from slaughter after the Calabarzon police intercepted two jeepneys (mini-buses) transporting the canines in Lipa City, Batangas on Wednesday night.
Dogs kill rare animal at city zoo (BBC News) Stray dogs kill one vicuna, the smallest member of the camel family, and maul another […]

Injured military dogs back on duty, but without handler (Stars and Stripes) BAGHDAD The three military working dogs injured in this month’s deadly suicide attack on a Ramadi police recruiting event have been treated and returned to duty, medical officials told Stars and Stripes this week.
Health ministry seeks evacuation of […]

Group implants Digital Angel microchips in rescue dogs (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance) Digital Angel Corp. said Wednesday that an international relief organization has selected the company’s implantable microchips for tracking its rescue dogs.
Zoning Officials Tell Family To Get Rid Of Half Their Dogs (WGAL.com) DILLSBURG, Pa. — Zoning officials are giving a Monaghan […]

Dogs Smell Signs of Cancer (HealthDay via Yahoo! News) TUESDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) — Dogs have long been used to sniff out explosives, narcotics, and even counterfeit currency.
Now, a new study shows that man’s best friend can also detect lung and breast cancer in breath samples.
Deputy: Dogs Helped Save Diabetic Master’s Life […]

If you’re thinking about owning a Pit Bull, then this is a good time to pull out that crystal ball and take a good look at your future. Because caring for a Pit Bull, even more so than with other breeds, is a lifetime commitment — which could add up to 12 or 13 years or more.