Oz woman receives 200 dlrs fine from council for 'fibreglass dogs'!September 14th, 2009 CAIRNS - An Aussie woman has revealed that she received a 200-dollar fine from the Cairns Regional Council after claims that inspectors mistook two fibreglass dogs in her yard for real dogs. Mishka Gamble said she was shocked when she received a notice saying she had seven days to pay the fine for the registration of two dogs.
Deaf dog learns sign signal!September 6th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A deaf dog is learning sign language with the help of her carer. Coffs Harbour specialist Liz Grewal has taught Pixie, a border collie, to sit, drop and come forth through her hand commands.
Meet the dog who thinks he's a cat!August 25th, 2009 LONDON - In a bizarre case of identity crisis, a dog who shared his home with 40 cats, and has a feline for his best friend, has been offered for adoption. Chippy was tagged as an "honorary" feline by the Cats Protection League, after he failed to learn how to be a dog.
Brit dog's home struggling to cope with growing number of cats!August 19th, 2009 LONDON - A Brit dog's home is said to be facing a crisis, for it is being overwhelmed by the growing number of cats arriving there. Staff at Battersea dogs' home in London are desperately appealing for would-be owners to come forward to help with a "cat emergency".
Pack of wild dogs being rounded up after attacking, killing elderly couple in rural Ga.August 18th, 2009 Wild dogs that killed Ga. couple being rounded upLEXINGTON, Ga.
Authorities rounding up pack of wild dogs that attacked, killed elderly couple in rural Ga.August 18th, 2009 Authorities round up dogs that killed Ga. coupleLEXINGTON, Ga.
Authorities seize more than 500 dogs in raid on suspected puppy mill southwest of DallasAugust 12th, 2009 500 dogs seized in kennel raid outside DallasKAUFMAN, Texas — Authorities have seized more than 500 dogs and about 15 cats from what they say is a puppy mill southwest of Dallas. The Humane Society and Kaufman County sheriff's deputies raided the suspected puppy mill Tuesday.
Foreclosed Ohio homeowner leaves collection of nearly 100 cats behind, along with a messJuly 22nd, 2009 Foreclosed Ohio homeowner leaves cats, mess behindAKRON, Ohio — When an Ohio man vacated his foreclosed home near Akron, he left behind nearly 100 cats and a stench. Rescuers have been chasing cats in the Lakemore house for two weeks, and there are still some felines left.
Happy or hungry? Cats can use their purrs to send either message, an acoustical study suggestsJuly 13th, 2009 Happy or hungry? Cat purrs send different messagesNEW YORK — A cat's purr normally says, "I'm happy." But a new study suggests some purrs send cat owners a much different message: "Feed me!"
Researchers found that purrs of hungry cats included a higher-pitched sound, somewhat like a cry or meow. They played recordings of these purrs from 10 cats to 50 human volunteers.
Nearly 500 dogs seized from Texas kennel, authorities say dead animals also foundJuly 8th, 2009 Nearly 500 dogs seized from Texas kennelBOWIE, Texas — Nearly 500 dogs, some with skin conditions and open sores, have been seized from a Texas kennel where the Humane Society says several dead animals also were found. Authorities in Montague County about 90 miles northwest of Dallas took the dogs from Maggic Pets/Heddins Kennel after complaints the animals weren't receiving proper veterinary care.
Litter of lynx kittens is first documented in Colorado since 2006, heartening biologistsJune 27th, 2009 Litter of lynx kittens heartens Colo. biologistsDENVER — The discovery of 10 lynx kittens this spring marks the first newborns documented in Colorado since 2006, heartening biologists overseeing restoration of the mountain feline.
Meet the Mowgli girl who was raised by dogs in a sqaulid flatMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - A five-year-old girl has been nicknamed Mowgli because she has been raised by dogs since birth and has even developed dog like traits. Natasha Mikhailova, walks on all fours, laps up food and drink with her tongue and communicates by barking.
300 stray dogs dumped on Malaysia mangrove island turn to cannibalism after weeks of starvingMay 9th, 2009 300 dogs dumped on Malaysia island eat each otherKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian villagers caught more than 300 stray dogs and dumped them on a mangrove island, driving the canines to cannibalism after weeks of starvation, animal welfare activists said Thursday. The plight of the dogs cast away on a small, uninhabited island off Malaysia's western Selangor state ignited outrage after activists this week released photographs showing dogs eating the carcasses of ones that had died.
300 stray dogs dumped on Malaysian islands turn to cannibalism after weeks of starvingMay 9th, 2009 300 dogs dumped on Malaysia islands eat each otherKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — More than 300 stray dogs that were dumped on isolated islands turned to cannibalism after weeks of starvation, animal welfare activists said Thursday. The plight of the dogs cast away by villagers on two small, uninhabited islands off Malaysia's western Selangor state ignited outrage after activists this week released photographs showing dogs eating the carcasses of ones that had died.
Union leader says Canada governments pushing CAW, GM Canada to renegotiate contractMay 8th, 2009 Union says CAW, GM Canada being pushed to talkTORONTO — The head of the Canadian Auto Workers says the Canadian and Ontario governments are pressing the union to resume labor negotiations with General Motors Canada or risk losing government financial assistance. Ken Lewenza said Thursday that the governments have set a deadline of May 15 for the two sides to agree on a new pact.
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