Archive for September, 2009

My dad was once the horse whisperer of Splott - WalesOnline

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
My dad was once the horse whisperer of Splott
WalesOnline, United Kingdom
As part of an appeal for people to add their own memories to the museum, the Echo is taking a look back at the capital’s history WALLY Davies’ says his father Charles was “a bit like a horse whisperer”. Around 90 years ago, the motor car was beginning

Video showing dog on bicycle becomes YouTube hit - Telegraph.co.uk

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Ananova
Video showing dog on bicycle becomes YouTube hit
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
The bizarre footage shows the spotty dog cycling through the streets on a small red bike as passers-by watch in amazement. The clip is baffling viewers on video sharing website YouTube, with some at first believing it to be a stunt.
Dog vid shocks viewers The Sun
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Respect And Celebrate Your Pet During Its Golden Years - Hartford Courant

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Respect And Celebrate Your Pet During Its Golden Years
Hartford Courant, United States
A pet's life is never long enough for those of us who love him or her. However, barring disease or trauma, today a pet can live at least an average of 10-12 quality years due to advances in nutrition and medical care. Of course, there are many pets

Country Diary - Telegraph.co.uk

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk
Country Diary
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
And yes, there is only one thing that will get me out of bed at this unearthly hour: horses. By Fiona Matthias The ones that I am heading for, however, are a two-hour drive away, in Newmarket. I'm off to see James Fanshawe, the trainer,

Pedigree dogs over-exposed? - Telegraph.co.uk

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk
Pedigree dogs over-exposed?
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
The Crufts dog show starts ten days from now, and already issues surrounding pedigree dogs are hitting the headlines. Will Crufts ever be televised again? Photo: Getty The original controversy was initiated by the broadcast of the "Pedigree Dogs
RSPCA Adds New Science To Pedigree Dogs Debate Pethealthcare
'Size Zero' row reaches dog shows Times of India
Are show dogs starving to be skinny? Los Angeles Times
Newstrack India - Telegraph.co.uk
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Chimp Attack Highlights Increased Drug Use Among Pets - National Geographic

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Chimp Attack Highlights Increased Drug Use Among Pets
National Geographic, DC
Minutes before a pet chimp attacked a woman in Connecticut last weekend, he may have been given the anti-anxiety medication Xanax because he was agitated, according to statements by his owner that she later retracted. The chimp attack raises questions
Wild Animals Should Not Be Pets, Expert Says Insciences Organisation
More wild animals becoming pets in LoHud Lower Hudson Journal news
Exotic animals can be dangerous pets MSNBC
Kansas City Star - Red Herring
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State bid in push on horse slaughter - Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
State bid in push on horse slaughter
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, AR
BY CATHY MCKITRICK SALT LAKE TRIBUNE SALT LAKE CITY - Utah's resolution supporting the transport of horses out of state for slaughter in Canada and Mexico is one of several efforts in the nation to reinstate the controversial practice.
Horse business needs an equine slaughter option In-Forum
Closing of Slaughterhouses Depresses Horse Market, Some Say The Morning News
Slaughtering proponents: Ban inhumane Northwest Herald
EquiSearch.com - HorseRaceInsider.com
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United still top dogs after downing Rovers - Setanta Sports

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Times Online
United still top dogs after downing Rovers
Setanta Sports, UK
by Toby Davis , 21 February 2009 Manchester United’s defensive fortress was finally breached, but they still managed to overcome Blackburn 2-1 in a controversial encounter at Old Trafford. Cristiano Ronaldo netted the winner in the second half with a
Grella: We'll give it a shot at United Blackburn Citizen
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Woman on the run after allowing pack of 60 pet dogs to terrorise … - Telegraph.co.uk

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk
Woman on the run after allowing pack of 60 pet dogs to terrorise
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
The owner of a multi-million pound house is on the run from police after allowing her pack of 60 "pet" dogs to attack and terrorise her neighbours. By Richard Edwards, Crime Correspondent One woman had to have extensive plastic surgery after an attack

Wild horses, offspring of Old West cavalry mounts, sold by BLM - Salt Lake Tribune

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Wild horses, offspring of Old West cavalry mounts, sold by BLM
Salt Lake Tribune, United States
By Steven Oberbeck Wild horses available for adoption roam the Herriman facility while a young girl plays on a mound of snow. About 450 horses are available from the Salt Lake Wild Horse & Burro Center in Herriman. Herriman » Just months ago,