Archive for March, 2007
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So, I go away for a bit and and look what happens, a dog performs the heimlich maneuver on his choking owner! Though this dog may not be small, this IS the fabric of our lives, the stuff that Smalldogarific is made of–that dreams are made of, in fact! After Debbie Parkhurst began choking on an apple and attempted the heimlich manuever on herself, Toby took firm and decisive action. He tackled her to the ground and began jumping up and down on her chest. Toby managed to dislodge the apple. One report claimed that Toby even ate the apple after she spit it up! Talk about love. Apparently, she even has paw shaped prints on her chest. Talk about tough love! Does anyone else have any acts of (small)dog heroism to share/report?
I have always felt that people are kinder and more relaxed in San Francisco, actually, in the Bay Area in general. I just returned from there and can definitively say that I believe the same to be true of Bay Area dogs (except for that unfortunate dog mauling incident a few years back)! I sat in Dolores Park for less than an hour, and in that time managed to meet a number of big and small dogs. Though, I don’t like to pick and choose favorites, I was particularly taken by a pair of Norwich Terriers.
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I’ll drink to that:
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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Antioch mom arrested for telling two daughters to steal neighbor’s dog
Watch what’s in the bowl: More dog, cat owners cooking for their animals
Toad the ’size of small dog’
Puppy stolen from animal shelter
Woman caught on pet store tape putting puppy in purse
March 30th, 2007
Smalldogarific will return tomorrow!
March 29th, 2007
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It’s a busy, busy day here at the Smalldogarific headquarters, so this post will sadly be abridged. Also, after today, I will be on hiatus through March 28th. I hope this will tide you over:
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So the plot thickens…apparently, rat poison is what found it’s way into the pet food that prompted the massive recall. I am sure it had NOTHING to do with the rancid meat from sick animals that is generally used in pet food.
Luckily, they arrested the man who beheaded his girlfriends dog.
Who will take home the crown? Small dogs, of course.
Too much drinking. No drinking for today.
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
UConn bioacoustics expert explores hearing loss in dogs
FDA Approves First Drug To Prevent and Treat Vomiting in Dogs
Couple charged in theft of pug puppy
March 23rd, 2007
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If I can impart one piece of advice to you, dear Smalldogarific readers, it would be this, never lose your ATM card while you are out of town. I have been in hell trying to get a replacement card. Does anyone know any independently wealthy small dogs who could wire me some cash??? Thanks in advance.
I told Nana about the recipies I found online, and she is very excited to whip up some treats for Buster and Rosie. I will report back and let everyone know how they turn out.
Believe it or not, Puppy comes back from the dead
I’ll drink to that:
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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Virginia kennel fire kills 167 dogs
Stowaway Puppy Survives 6 Days At Sea
Australian guide dog mauls pedigree puppy
New York Couple Sues Over Dog’s Death
Dog makes 900 mile trek from Texas to Tennessee
Lost dog home after 11 days on cold Iditarod Trail
March 22nd, 2007
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There are reports of yet another dog beheading. Severed head of puppy left on mum’s bed. Hearing things like this makes me think the world really is a sick and sad place.
If you are concerned by the major dog food recall going on, here are some natural dog food recipes. Enjoy! I am printing these put for Nana immediately.
I’ll drink to that:
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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Pet-Food Industry’s dirty little secrets out
Bowing down to the power of canine art
Boy attacked by dogs recovering
Hawaii lawmakers praise Dog for citizen crime fighting
Search On for Missing New Jersey Police Dog
Dog attack homicide trial begins
March 21st, 2007
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Has anyone been affected by the pet food recall? I think Buster and Rosie are in the clear, and I think I’ve convinced Nana to not serve wet dog food anymore. She’ll just have to start cooking for him, which she actually suggested. Perhaps a veal scaloppini with a nice full bodied Chianti?
This fluffy white pup nearly foiled a bank robbery by baraking and bitting the leg of the suspect. Put your hands up for Little Scruffy. This is my job people, no really, it is.
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I’ll drink to that:
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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Dog walker’s car stolen
Teen reported for sexually attacking dog
Dog Shooting
Police Hunt For Psycho Puppy Axe Murderer
March 20th, 2007
Check the labels of your dog and cat food. There is a major recall of contaminated dog food going on right now!!! Don’t let your pets get sick! So far, 23 dogs have been reported dead and 18 others sickened. Check this list to see if your brand is included in the recall.
This is the exact carrier (except in grey or black) I need so I can take Buster to NYC and walk around town with him. First we’ll hit Times Square. Then travel to the top of the Empire State Building. Then get coffee and chocolate cake at Le Cafe Figaro. Then, it’s off to the Statue of Liberty aboard the Staten Island Ferry, sea mist spraying out faces! It will be a glorious day.
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I’ll drink to that:
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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Dog abuse disqualifies sled racer
$7K reward in dog abuse case
Troubled Ohio dog auction relocates
Want a designer dog? Check the pound
March 19th, 2007
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Matthew wrote to me asking if I had ever heard of Doggles, which reminded me that I recently saw someone walking down the street in Brooklyn wearing what looked like Doggles. I wish I had the guts.
Back by popular demand, here are a few more photos of the pup with a lot of personality. He can drive, he can pose, I bet he even read minds. Joan, please tell us, does he read minds??? Ladies and gentlemen, once again, I present to you, Stewart!
Stewart with his “special friend” Olly
I’ll drink to that:
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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Cops shot my dog!
Cats and dogs join Pet Show
Humane group probes puppy deaths
Humans Rescue Puppy From Trash Bin
March 16th, 2007
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Talk about going postal on the job: Co-worker feud endangers life of nine-month-old puppy.
I want to introduce everyone to a very special pup today. After a Brussels Griffon named Stewie appeared on this site, Joan wrote me an enthusiastic message about her Brussels Griffon Stewart. This is definitely cosmic, now that mercury is out of retrograde, the planets are aligning, I don’t even know what that means. I do know this though: Stewart is a 3-year old Capricorn. He is very sweet, loves other animals, and even has a loving relationship with a Tabby Cat named Olly. They sometimes groom each other. Stewart loves going on road trips, wearing outfits, and getting his picture taken. He really likes giving kisses and sticking his tongue deep into the nasal passages of the person he is kissing (photos please). In the meantime, here’s Stewart!
very Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
I’ll drink to that:
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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Two Charged With Stealing Pups, Dog
Judge orders dog returned to original owner in Louisiana
Puppy killed in blaze at house
Rescued: Dog left tied to tree
Treats worth begging for
March 14th, 2007
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