Dog Shot 40 Times, Buried Alive & Lives (Warning: Upsetting)
May 27, 2011
In what is being described as one of the most horrific acts of animal cruelty ever witnesses, the residents of Malta are calling on their government to implement tougher animal welfare laws after the discovery of a dog, buried alive up to her nose having been shot 40 times in the head.
Star, as she has been named, incredibly survived this horrendous ordeal and animal welfare teams are now investigating who carried out the cruelty.
She was found after investigators heard whimpering coming from beneath a wooden board with a tree stump placed on top to weigh it down.
The animal welfare investigators were faced with the harrowing site of poor Star, still alive, having been shot and buried alive.
When rescuers removed her from the ground they discovered all her limbs had been tied together and she had suffered 40 shots to the head by a pellet gun.
Incredibly, Star survived the ordeal and the outrage in Malta has lead to calls for animal welfare laws to be toughened up as the purpetrator of this crime, if caught, would only face a maximum of 12-months in prison.
Animal lovers are holding a silent protest in Valetta next week to express their disgust.
Article source: http://www.dognews.co/dog-shot-40-times-buried-alive-lives-warning-upsetting/
Dog Owner Launches Charity Raising Awareness of Pedigree Dog Health Concerns
May 27, 2011
Dog owner Tania Ledger has set up a charity, Cavalier Matters, to raise awareness and campaign to improve the genetic health of pedigree dogs, in particular Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Although the charity is currently focusing on the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed, in the long term it hopes to extend its scope to other breeds that are affected by genetic health problems.
Tania set up the charity with her husband Graham after two of their three Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs Molly and Dougall were diagnosed with Syringomyelia, an incurable neurological condition.
“When Molly and Dougall were diagnosed in December 2008 with Syringomyelia, I was devastated,” said Tania. “When I tried to read up on the condition, I was mystified by all the scientific jargon and couldn’t find any information online about how to look after a dog with Syringomyelia.”
“I decided to set up a charity to help other Cavalier owners deal with Syringomyelia and other genetic health issues. I hope the charity will enable people to improve the quality of their dogs’ lives by giving them the appropriate care and the best veterinary treatment available,” said Tania.
The charity has five main aims:
1) To support other Cavalier owners by providing easy to understand information about Cavalier health problems and advice on how to look after a dog affected by these problems.
2) Raising awareness of Cavalier health problems among the general public and encouraging them to only buy a puppy from a breeder who has carried out all the necessary health checks on the bitch and stud dog.
3) Campaigning to improve the health of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and animal welfare in general, for example, campaigning against irresponsible breeding and puppy farms.
4) Funding research into Cavalier illnesses, for example, the Rupert’s Fund project (http://www.rupertsfund.com) and the Collection Scheme (http://www.veterinary-neurologist.co.uk/collection.htm).
5) Funding the rescue and rehoming of Cavaliers.
Encouraging responsible breeding is a vital aspect of the charity’s work, according to Tania.
“I was shocked when I learnt that many irresponsible breeders continue to breed from dogs that have been diagnosed with Syringomyelia or do not follow the breeding guidelines for Syringomyelia. These breeders are condemning puppies to a life of pain and potentially contributing to the extinction of the breed,” said Tania.
Dog health campaigner Carol Fowler is also a trustee of the charity. Carol said: “Tania invited me to be a founding trustee of Cavalier Matters Charity and I was delighted to accept. Initially Cavalier Matters is all about the breed we are both passionate to help to save – the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We have started small but hope to build Cavalier Matters into something much bigger, extending its scope to helping other dog breeds which are in trouble, and campaigning for the reform of dog breeding in the UK through our political contacts and by working with other welfare organisations.”
None of the three Cavalier Matters trustees will be drawing any income or expenses from the charity, so all proceeds will be put towards the charity’s goals. So far the charity has raised £5,750 through the sale of items on its charitable shop (shop.cavaliermatters.org) and at pet shows (including the London Pet Show in May 2011).
For more information on Cavalier Matters, visit http://cavaliermatters.org/ or contact tania@cavaliermatters.org
Article source: http://www.dognews.co/dog-owner-launches-charity-raising-awareness-of-pedigree-dog-health-concerns/
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Hero Dog Saves Owner
May 24, 2011
A golden retriever that saved the life of its master after the man fell from his mountain bike is being honored Tuesday with a crystal likeness of himself and customized silver dog tags.
A feel good dog story emerges as The Humane Society of the United States will award the Austin pooch Yogi its 2011 Valor Dog of the Year award for saving Paul Horton. The 58-year-old retired mechanical engineer and Yogi have been together for about five years, since Yogi was a pup.
Last October, Yogi was out for a jog while Horton was riding his bike near Lake Travis when he jumped a curb on his bicycle.
“I’m sure I’ve done it 100 times, but this time my front wheel stopped and I went over the handlebars and landed on my head,” Horton told the Austin American-Statesman.
The helmetless Horton was knocked unconscious. When he came to, he couldn’t move and was bleeding from his nose and mouth. Yogi was at his side.
Horton could not yell, so he pleaded with Yogi for 45 minutes to go and get help. Finally, Yogi went back to the road and encountered Horton’s neighbors, Bruce and Maggie Tate. Normally mild mannered, Yogi barked at the Tates frantically. Realizing something was wrong, they followed him back to Horton.
Read more: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7578444.html#ixzz1NITY52ia
Article source: http://www.dognews.co/hero-dog-saves-owner/
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Children Victims of Most Dog Attacks
May 18, 2011
According to new figures, children are the most common victims of attacks by dogs in the United States.
The statistics showed that there are on average 4.5m dog attacks each year in the US, but that figure doesn’t account for incidents where people have felt threatened by a dog.
The numbers come as the US postal service workers rally for more responsible pet ownership to avoid needless dog attack incidents.
Nationally, the number of carriers bitten by dogs has declined over the years. This is because of greater cooperation from dog owners, stricter leash laws, and stepped-up efforts to educate letter carriers and the public about dealing with the problem.
Our letter carriers are vigilant and dedicated, but they may be forced to stop mail delivery at an address if a letter carrier is threatened by a vicious dog.
In some instances, Postal Service employees have sued and collected damages for dog attack injuries.
While some attribute attacks on letter carriers to dogs’ inbred aversion to uniforms, experts say the psychology actually runs much deeper.
Every day that a letter carrier comes into a dog’s territory, the dog barks and the letter carrier leaves.
Article source: http://www.dognews.co/children-victims-of-most-dog-attacks/
James Arguile Pet Portraits
May 17, 2011
Ever thought about protecting your pet's memory for eternity by way of a beautiful pet portrait?
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Ideal for a special gift: why not commission a unique portrait today?
- A4: £50 (Extra portraits within same sheet of paper: £20 extra per head)
- A3: £70 (£30 per extra)
- A2: £150 – £200 (£50 per extra)
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