Smalldogarific: A Study of Small Dogs

Where is my John Wayne? Where is my prairie son? Where is my happy ending? Where have all the small dogs gone?

September 27th, 2007

Pup City

A hydrant painted in the likeness of an American flag was pulled from a dog park after complaints that it is disrespectful to let dogs use it to take care of business. The hydrant was added as a tribute to Hondo, a police dog killed 10 years ago chasing a suspect. Louanne Douris, a retired U.S. foreign services officer wrote, “that gallant dog must be turning in his grave at the thought of the flag being desecrated every time a dog pees on that hydrant!” God bless America!

Chicago police were called upon, when a pup named Miss Pickles took a dip in the Chicago river. Miss Pickles had been out walking with her owner when she went off to chase something and ended up in the river paddling around for more than 15 minutes before being pulled to safety. Does anyone else agree that Miss Pickles is the most magical name ever? Henceforth, all dogs shall swim freely and carry the name of Pickles. “Get back here Baby Pickles, Jr., III.” I like the sound of that.

Be on the lookout for small horses being passed off for large dogs.

I’ll drink to that:

via Chihuahua Page

Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
FDA Warns Dog Owners on Chicken Treats
Police seize nearly 250 dogs from alleged ‘puppy mill’
Guide Dogs for the Blind Collaborates in Canine Cancer Genome Project
Dogs found in dumpster brought to Portland
Family, dog safe after house fills with smoke
Puppy set on fire in Michigan City
Puppy dies in owner’s arms after hit-and-run

Tags: chicago, fire hydrant, miniature horse, miss pickles

Entry Filed under: SEPTEMBER 2007, dog, dogs, puppy, small dog, small dogs