Archive for March, 2007
Man bit by deputy’s police dog
Friday, March 23rd, 2007Tavares — A Lake County deputy sheriff is being questioned after his trained law-enforcement dog chased and bit a Umatilla man while off-duty, authorities said Tuesday. Deputy Brad Bowlin was at home Friday when his girlfriend, Lake Deputy Jodi Lockwood, let the dog outside without a leash on, officials said. Filip, the German shepherd, barked [...]
Community donations help nonprofit haven care for hurt animals
Friday, March 23rd, 2007OCKLAWAHA —Among the sounds of crowing roosters, honking geese, chirping birds and barking dogs at All Creatures Sanctuary, a farm that rehabilitates feathered, furred and scaled creatures, volunteers are all smiles while surrounded by the animals’ chatter. The nonprofit sanctuary, located 12 miles from The Villages, strives to rescue and care for injured wildlife, abused [...]
Canine counselors find role at school
Friday, March 23rd, 2007Across northwest Ohio, some schools are going to the dogs. Canine counselors – Allie in Bryan, Magic in Tiffin, and Dixie in Findlay – work each school day with students and staff, and as their success stories spread, more schools across northwest Ohio sign up for therapy dogs. Allie, a golden retriever with a heart [...]
Missing Dog story has odd twist
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007Cricket Hampton is desperately looking for a man in his mid to late 40s who dresses professionally, could lose a few pounds and drives a silver SUV. She has filed a police report with his description. She has her South Tampa neighbors, her friends and at least 300 concerned strangers on the lookout, too. Lots [...]
68 Cats Pulled From House
Wednesday, March 14th, 2007A multi-year neighborhood feud in Oakland Park Estates ended Monday when animal control officers accompanied by Sheriff’s Office deputies served a court order and removed 68 cats from 2432 Kacie Lane. Animal control officers, wearing masks to mute the overbearing urine smell of the cats, carried cages out of an out building for hours. “It’s [...]
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