Archive for the 'Dogs' Category
Vick Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty in Dog Fighting Conspiracy
Wednesday, August 1st, 2007One of Michael Vick’s co-defendants pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a dog fighting conspiracy he says was financed almost entirely by the Atlanta Falcons quarterback. As part of a plea agreement, Tony Taylor pledged to fully cooperate with the government in its prosecution of Vick and two other men accused of running an [...]
Brave Dog Survives Horrifying Crossbow Attack
Monday, July 30th, 2007A brave mongrel was twice shot in the head by callous thugs – with a crossbow. Amazingly, the friendly brindle mongrel, named Beau by nurses at the veterinary surgery, survived the vicious attack which left two crossbow bolts embedded in her skull. It is thought Beau, who has only just been taken out of intensive [...]
Pet Shelters available during a Hurricane
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007Pets are forbidden at storm evacuation shelters, except one — West Boynton Recreation Center at 6000 Northtree Blvd. The center was created because of concerns about the many residents who won’t leave their homes if it means leaving behind their dog or cat. During past storms, many people also decided to bring their pet to [...]
2 dogs rescued from burning Sunrise home
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007SUNRISE — Two large, mixed-breed dogs were rescued Tuesday from a burning house that sustained about $25,000 in damage, authorities said. Sunrise Fire Division Chief Tom O’Connell said the owners were not home at the time. The blaze, reported at 8:40 a.m., started in the living room of a home in the 7400 block of [...]
Thief Stole Greyhound Donation Money
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007Three men in their 50s and 60s furiously chased a young man Saturday through Lake Square Mall after the man snatched a donation jar full of money for elderly greyhound dogs. John McKimmey, 59; Glenn LaPere, 55; and Jerry Jacoby, 66, pursued the thief they described as a teenager as he dashed through Sears about [...]
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