Posts filed under 'JANUARY 2007'
I am truly touched by the support for small dog alopecia. Small dog alopecia awareness is essential if we want to save small dogs like this:
Here’s a quite severe case:
via costume dogs
I posted this as a headline yesterday, but in case you didn’t notice, I wanted to bring everyone’s attention to the news that Yorkshire Terriers were voted the #2 purebred dog in the US. Labradors were voted #1, clearly this is a terrorist conspiracy.
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Dog Rescued After Being Buried Alive: “PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Whimpers a man heard while doing yard work turned out to be a dog buried alive in a neighbor’s backyard. Robbie Wilson said he peaked over his fence and saw the dog’s nose poking out of the ground Sunday, a day after he first heard the cries for help. It was not known how long the dog was buried.”
Law changed so dog can return to barbershop: Ohio hound is back and greeting customers after state’s rules are altered
Race is on to save puppy’s life: “Adoable puppy Frank is doomed to die unless his owners can raise the cash for a £3,000 operation which will save him and enable him to live a normal life.”
Lawsuit dropped against woman who tried to save puppy
Dog Saved from Cold
Dog survives bullets, seeks adoptive home
Fido Friendly, for traveling dog people
January 17th, 2007
Small dog hair loss is a very serious problem. Also known as alopecia, it seems to particularly affect bulldogs, see photos below. Here’s a quick guide to what might be causing your small dog’s hair loss.
Please check out i like dirt, for a more comprehensive photo study of this affliction.
via neatorama
via i like dirt
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
UK Owners of Obese Dog Fined for Animal Cruelty: “(Cambridgeshire, England) – Two brothers who allowed their labrador to become “hugely and grossly” overweight, according to animal welfare inspectors, were convicted on Friday of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.”
Labrador again U.S. top dog, Yorkies jump to second
Guerd Dog’s Toilet Break Cost German Jeweler $1.98 Million
Puppy is reported stolen from pickup parked at gas station
Fifth puppy dies after doghouse fire
January 16th, 2007
Fellow small dog admirer Steve tried to post this photo as a comment but was unable to:
I can’t believe Steve knows someone who owns this dog. This pug barely qualifies as a small dog. I think we need to have an intervention! I am applying for a Fullbright immediately. Intensive study.
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Burglar Steals $10,000 Litter Of Puppies: “Four English bulldog puppies fathered by a best of breed winner in last year’s Westminster Dog Show were stolen during a break-in at the owner’s apartment, Bridgeport, Conn. police said.”
Schoolgirl heartbroken after thieves steal puppy: “A seven-year-old girl has been left broken hearted after thieves stole her pet puppy from its kennel.”
Man accused of putting puppy on grill to appear in court: “A second court appearance has been scheduled for the man who admitted to throwing a puppy on a grill in October.”
January 15th, 2007
Today’s post is inspired by this headline: Too much puppy love can turn into unwanted pounds. “When Kai was 3 months old, he was a chubby puppy because he was getting so many treats as rewards for his good behavior. Although his owner very carefully cut his treats in half until he shed his baby fat, she said it was difficult.”
Dear Nana:
Stop feeding Buster so many treats. Animal crackers are not low in sugar and good for his teeth. We are all well aware of the fact that you feed him endless treats to brainwash him into your unyielding servitude. It’s not nice or fair.
Do you want him to look like this???
photo via nofilter.co.uk (thanks!)
Okay, okay, so that’s a trick question.
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Dog decoy used in Vernon home invasion: “VERNON – A woman used a small white dog as a decoy Wednesday night in an armed home invasion of a Talcottville Road apartment in which the tenants were robbed and injured.”
Scruffy has been bought once, stolen twice: “A Maltese-Shitzu puppy has proved a popular target for thieves after being dog-napped twice in a month.”
January 12th, 2007
Some very exciting news to report…New dog kilts come without underwear, “ALTADENA, Calif., Jan. 11 In keeping with Scottish tradition, new kilts soon to be marketed for male dogs by an Altadena, Calif., company will not be sold with underwear.” They are the creation of Chi Wow Wow. Prior to reading about this new dog kilt (please note the photo above is NOT from Chi Wow Wow), I was unfamiliar with the company. You should definitely check out their website. The company Chairman is a Chihuahua named Elvis: “At age 8, Elvis put his wanderlust to rest and became the inspiration and icon behind Chi WOW WOW vintage pet apparel. He leads a busy life overseeing his company and fashioning hip clothing for dogs. When not making high-powered decisions, Elvis enjoys blogging, sleeping, schmoozing and sleeping some more.” Here is a photo:
They have some of the cutest dog outfits and carriers around. In addition to their clothing collection, they help animals, so support them!
Can someone get me one of these (small dog included)?
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Caution: Pampered pets ahead: “From cute names to ice cream parlours and doggie spas, our loyal friends deserve only the very best in 2007″
Dog bites cop during domestic dispute
Once trapped dog now lively: “Survivor dog to go to foster care soon”
Psychics join search for lost dog in Owego
Abused pup one lucky dog, but others still need help
Slightly connected to yesterday’s post I have a disturbing/graphic headline to report today, 7 dogs maul, eat granny’s body. Be warned that the descriptions in this article are graphic.
January 11th, 2007
I want to bring everyone’s attention to two articles I discovered today, Dangers Of Eating Dog Meat Revealed and Wok the Dog: What’s wrong with eating man’s best friend?. I cannot speak for other places in the world, but living in a country where the faucets practically spew ground beef and protein shakes, I can’t see how anyone in the US could condone eating a dog. Being a dog lover and a vegetarian it wouldn’t even occur to me, but in case anyone was thinking about it, don’t do it! As of 2002 it was still legal in 44 states. I will have to look into the current status.
A filet-o-bulldog, anyone?
How about a pomeranian popsicle?
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
SHOOT DOGGY-DOGG?: Man’s best friend is his dog, and friendship demands that man defend his best friend
All creatures great and small
Bus-riding puppy now up for adoption: “The six-month-old dog, now known as Buster, was found riding along Northeast Sandy Boulevard on Jan. 2 after the last passenger had gotten off the bus.”
Computers, TV, puppy are stolen
Puppy trapped under car freed by fire crews
Dog theft is becoming a growing concern in some communities
Small dog brings big smiles during visit to Parkway Estates
Woman allowed to bring dog into court during trial
January 10th, 2007
I have seen quite a few English Bulldogs out and about these days. I have to stop myself from throwing my body to the ground and rolling around on the sidewalk with them. Growing up, my family had three English bulldogs. Taurus, Tootsie and Angelo. Angelo is the only one I remember. One winter, he jumped in my family’s pool and sunk to the bottom. My step-father had to jump in an rescue him. Soon after that he went to live with my grandparents and then to live with a “nice family on a farm.”
I never understand when people say that bulldogs are ugly. They are seriously the cutest, most loveable small dogs around, ok , so some aren’t so small. Either way, in honor of English Bulldogs:
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Small Dog Killed In Pit Bull Attack: “PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia woman is distraught after a pit bull attack left her beloved pet dead.”
Injured dog rescued at last – Leg-hold trap wound forces amputation
More pets join road warriors on business trips
Purloined puppy returned
Puppy owner desperate to find his missing dog – Rhodesian Ridgeback fled into New Milford woods
Protesters: Pet store shouldn’t sell pets
January 9th, 2007
Do you think this small dog can get to the bottom of what’s going on with this gas leak in NY?
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Puppy trapped under car freed by fire crews
Puppy love for foal: “A foal who was raised with dogs thinks his parents are labradors and even chases sticks with them.”
The ‘Ugly Jake’ campaign to stop puppy mills goes global: “Jake, a contestant in the Word’s Ugliest Dog Contest held earlier this year, is proof that you don’t need to be beautiful or ugly to be famous.”
The horse who thinks he’s a dog: “A tiny foal rejected by its mother thinks he is a dog after being raised with two Labradors.”
They’ll come from all over to put on the dog at show: “The Florida Classic Clusters dog show, billed as the largest in the state, starts Saturday.”
January 8th, 2007
I am so happy it’s the weekend! It’s supposed to be close to 70 tomorrow so I anticipate that many small dogs will be out and about in the unseasonable weather. Have a great weekend everyone!
Here are some small dogs in kilts:
Dressed to Kilt!
Royal Stewart Dog Kilt
More Kilts!
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Coyote attacks small dog in Riverbend: “EDMONTON – Riverbend resident Collette Whelan watched in shock as a much bigger coyote snatched her pet Yorky from the family driveway early yesterday.”
Pricey farewell for furry friends: “When Rhona Levy lost her beloved pal in 2001, she spent more than $2,500 to lay him to rest in a satin-lined casket following an intimate wake.”
Bark in the park – The `dog nanny’ discovers the joys of the dog park: “Wednesday. Time, 1100 hours. The sun is bright and the wind is brisk. To the south, Snyder Park butts up against the I-595 flyover. Highway noise plays in the background like jazz on the New River.”
Puppy in horror attack: “A WARWICKSHIRE dog owner whose puppy was set upon and fatally injured during a walk has described the shocking attack.”
Pop star gets puppy back after paying reward: “Lily Allen, the pop singer, has been reunited with her stolen dog, she said yesterday.”
January 5th, 2007
Loyal and astute smalldogarific reader Joan has posed another essential question. “How do you feel about cats?” While I am not prepared to make an official smalldogarific statement concerning my feelings about cats, I will say this, cats are no small dogs, or even large dogs, or wolves for that matter. Let me share a story…I recently moved, part of what motivated me to move was a feral cat that was living in my old apartment, he posed as any old domestic house cat, but oh no dear sir, I was onto his evil baby-smothering ways, he was a wild, untamed beast! One of my roommates at the time took in a stray that ended up being pregnant. Since it was the middle of the winter we couldn’t turn her back onto the cold hard streets of Brooklyn, so instead, she moved in. She was an affectionate and nice cat, as far as cats go, but I should have known something was terribly awry when she chose to give birth to a litter of 4 in the middle of my kitchen during a dinner party I was hosting. As we nibbled on bread and cheese we were moved by the miracle of cat life and each of us even commented on how the tiny runt with a white face was the cutest. As weeks passed, the cats were adopted and moved on, but white-face stuck behind and ended up being adopted by my roommate. People always claim that cats are clean and self-sufficient but white-face proved otherwise. I could have lived with the constant meowing, cat hair and need for love and affection but I drew the line at cat urine and feces, in the tub, on the floor, everywhere. I do not like them on a train, I do not like them in a box, I will not eat them with a fox, I do not like them in a house, I would not, could not, with a mouse. Not on a train. Not in a box. Not with a fox. Not in a house. Not with a mouse. Please note, I am talking about cat urine and feces here. I went away for the summer and received an email from my other roommate saying that the cat had shit in the drier. What a beast! I hope that answers your question Joan!
Oh, and as for magents.
Bitch Magnet
Also, did anyone read yesterday’s Dog Lady column? In the new year, Martha has resolved to meet a guy. One of the most promising candidates has a Scottie but “since childhood, I’ve been afraid of small snarly dogs, but this guy must be proud of his dog because he poses with it on Match.com. I do like dogs, but I don’t like the looks of this one.” Shame on you Martha!
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Puppy Smuggling In Possible Decline, Group Says: SAN DIEGO — The number of puppies found being smuggled across the border between the U.S. and Mexico has dropped, NBC7/39 reported.
Terrier’s cross-country trek ‘a shock’: “When Daisy escaped from her home in Aurora last April, Vonda Lundstrom was sure her 2-year-old rat terrier would be back shortly, just like she had been several times before.”
Woman Adopts Her Dog’s Name To Buy Painkiller: “Farmington, MI (AHN) – A Burlington-based woman named Kymberly Smith has been charged with trying to get painkillers from a drug store by using her dog’s name Zack. Smith, 38, changed her name to Zack Smith, in an attempt to obtain Hydrocodone, which is marketed under several names including Vicodin.”
In Utah town, dog licenses few and far between: ” ALTA, Utah — Every January when dog licenses come up for renewal, dog lovers at this ski town go wild with anticipation, panting for a shot at the finite number up for grabs.”
Traveling dog catches the bus: “PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 4 Animal services officials in Portland, Ore., are searching for the owner of a dog that hitched a ride on a city bus without his owner in tow.”
Woman, 80, saves pet dog from wild boar on Dartmoor: “An 80-year-old woman fought off three wild boar as they tried to savage her dachshund during a new year walk on Dartmoor. Rosemary Hamilton-Meikle told yesterday how she used her dog’s lead to frighten two of the wild pigs away and hit the third on the snout with it.”
Illinois reaches new level in placing homeless pets: “Illinois has achieved a milestone at Petfinder.com, the Web’s largest online database of homeless pets.”
Judge Rules Poodle Can Stay, Stay: “NEW HAVEN — A North Haven woman who relies on her dog for help with post traumatic stress will be allowed to take the pooch to court during the trial of her lawsuit seeking damages from the state and the driver of a car that crashed into her six years ago.”
January 4th, 2007
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