‘ All Men Are Dogs, or Men Are Being Dogged Out ”

September 7th, 2009 TOKYO - Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist association, issued a proposal Sept. 8 outlining concrete steps toward the abolition of nuclear weapons.

July 11th, 2009 GENEVA - Dog lovers all over Europe now have the opportunity to own Eukanuba's 1st ever photographic study of all breeds in a series of two unique books, which magnificently capture all 340 dog breeds recognized by the Federation Cynologique Internationale also know as the world canine organization. (Photo: These books celebrate each of the recognised breeds in all of their beauty, diversity, physical prowess and intelligence.

July 8th, 2009 GENEVA - Now, Eukanuba offers you a special designed Puppy Starter Kit available at your local pet specialty store. The kit not only provide you with a 100g [trial] sachet but also offers a EUR5 money off coupon on your next purchase of Eukanuba Puppy food 2.5KG (or heavier).

July 7th, 2009 GENEVA - Your dog's intestinal tract contains 65% of his immune system and contains both good and bad bacteria, the balance which is central to his health and well being. We are all aware of bacteria that cause illness but equally there are bacteria that can actually be good for your dog.

July 4th, 2009 LONDON - - 1st National Ferret Census Despite popular myth, not all ferret-owners wear cloth caps, or keep their ferrets down their trousers! Anecdotal evidence and sales of ferret food suggest that there are millions of ferrets in the UK - but until now there has been no reliable data about the ferret population or lifestyle. The Ferret Education and Research Trust (FERT) and pet food firm James Wellbeloved are undertaking the first ever British ferret census, with a view to establishing not only UK ferret numbers but also whether they are kept as pets or working animals and their living conditions - housing, diet, veterinary treatment - geographical concentration, rescued or rehomed or not, and how long owners have kept ferrets.

June 30th, 2009 GENEVA, Switzerland - Ever wondered why your dog continuously scents the air and the ground, enjoys running and chasing, loves the smell and taste of meat? Well the answer lies in his natural origins - a hunter, a carnivore that caught prey and ate meat - the wolf. Maybe it's time to take a good look at your dog again, appreciate the wolf inside and feed as his nature intended.

April 29th, 2009 BIRMINGHAM, England - This bank holiday weekend (2nd - 4th May 2009), look no further than the NEC Birmingham for a fun filled family weekend as the Ultimate Pet Show comes to town, showcasing everything from ferret racing to hero rats to bunny showjumping as well as seminars on the serious side of pet ownership. We've identified the top 10 must see events: 1.

April 18th, 2009 LONDON - Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates top Britain's pet Population 8 million pet tortoises, turtles, lizards, snakes, frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, not to mention spiders and stick insects, have now become the UK's largest pet population - ahead of cats (7 million) and leaving dogs well behind (5 million). Herpetologist and writer David Alderton, editor of the new Practical Reptile Keeping magazine, is in no doubt that the trend is here to stay: "More and more people are fascinated by the idea of sharing their lives with a pet that adds a new dimension, and while asking little more than the right living conditions, provides education and entertainment.

April 1st, 2009 LONDON - What are the dangers of you passing on an illness to your pet? And how at risk are you of contracting a life-threatening bug from your beloved cat or dog? These are just some of the questions set to be answered at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain's (RPSGB) conference, The development of veterinary medicines, taking place at its London headquarters on Monday 27 April. A key issue up for discussion is the impact of zoonoses - human diseases acquired by infection from animals and other species - and their counterpart, reverse zoonoses.

March 25th, 2009 SEVILLE, Spain - Hotter summers and milder winters have a hidden health impact, with experts now cautioning that warmer year-round weather will make more countries a haven for disease-carrying pests. Scientists from around the globe, gathered together this week in Seville for the 4th Symposium of the CVBD (canine vector-borne disease) World Forum, issued a plea for dog owners to be more vigilant about protecting their pet and themselves from diseases spread by blood-sucking parasites as global warming causes local temperatures to rise across the seasons.

September 3rd, 2009 Mich. man who had more than 100 dogs is chargedDETROIT — A 56-year-old man found in a Detroit-area house with more than 100 living and 150 dead dogs has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy on Thursday charged Kenneth Lang Jr.

July 8th, 2009 LONDON - Dogs can find food by sniffing the snouts of fellow canines, finds a new study. "They're scavengers," New Scientist magazine quoted Clive Wynne, a psychologist at the University of Florida in Gainesville, as saying.

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.

March 18th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Christina Ricci depends on her faithful dogs for safeguard against nosy fans. The 'Monster' actress, who became fearful about her safety after discovering that directions to her lavish mansion were printed on a tourist map, revealed that she knew that her well-built dogs would keep her safe.

July 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.

January 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Former 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston's love for dogs will always win hands down when compared to her affection for men. 'Men come and go but there really is no relationship like the one you have with a dog - and then they don't live as long as they should,' contactmusic.com quoted Aniston as saying.

August 18th, 2009 Wild dogs that killed Ga. couple being rounded upLEXINGTON, Ga.

May 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.

May 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.

March 8th, 2009 LUCKNOW - In the second such incident in the last 10 days, a five-year-old girl died after a pack of stray dogs bit her in an Uttar Pradesh village Saturday, police said. The incident took place in Kajipur village within the city limits of Meerut, some 400 km from here.