Archive for the 'General Chat' Category
Workplaces becoming more pet friendly
Friday, July 13th, 2007Sir Charles prepared for his work debut at IC Systems with an herbal shampoo bath, haircut, beard-whitening facial and a “peticure.†At work, he delivered faxes to co-workers and spent quality time with his owner Larry Weinstein, 77, at the computer. When the 4-year-old Sealyham terrier strutted through the doors at the Boca Raton, Florida [...]
Dog park users report a large cat lurking
Thursday, July 12th, 2007JACKSONVILLE BEACH – Several people recently reported seeing a large cat near the city dog park, but they don’t know if it’s a bobcat, an elusive Florida panther or some other feline. And until they find out, there’s not much state wildlife agencies can do. Within the last two weeks, three people at Paws dog [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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