Debbie, Nikki’s furmom, barked in to let us all know that the wheels of justice are still grinding on in Louisiana. As you may remember from a previous post, a number of police officers have been indicted for murdering dogs in the days after Katrina. Their trial is set for February 14th and we are all invited.
Debbie wrote:
Police Officers Shot & Killed Dogs in the Street After Hurricane Katrina!
Did you know some police officers shot and killed dogs in the street after Hurricane Katrina? I didn’t! I found the article on Pasado’s Safe Haven for all animals’ website.
Who wants to join Pasado’s at the hearing?
NOTHING would make us more proud then to see a courthouse full of animal lovers, standing and staring down the deputies who callously and mercilessly took the lives of innocent dogs on the streets of New Orleans.
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This article comes from The Scotsman.
Executive may ban electric shock dog collars in row over ‘cruelty’
MICHAEL HOWIE HOME AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT
DOG owners in Scotland face a ban on using collars that deliver electric shocks to their pets, The Scotsman can reveal.
Ministers have pledged to launch a consultation on a proposed ban later this year.
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If you’re ready for a good laugh, check out Keila in her (very short) movie debut on Dogster as a, what else, Sneaky Doggie!
Hey Dogster!
I thought you might want to do a special feature on this clip! It’s called SNEAKY DOGGY. it stars dogster member KEILA .
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How cool is this?!?
Thanks to Spiegel Online for this fun news!
Water-Balancing ‘Super Dog’ Enthralls Germany
An American dog has become a celebrity in Germany after she balanced a glass of water on her head in a nationwide game show. She can also walk up and down stairs on her hind legs. What’s next? Juggling?
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I hope some of the local rescue groups are jumping in to help these dogs! it sounds as if the authorities already planning on putting some of these dogs to death.
This news comes to us via KESQ News Channel 3.
Woman found with 104 dogs in her filthy Palmdale home
PALMDALE, Calif. Animal control officers in Palmdale found 104 dogs living in a feces- and urine-stained home later declared unfit for habitation because of shattered windows, broken pipes and a damaged roof.
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Want to chat live with other Dogsters? Now you can. You can now IM any Dogster who is online! Cool, huh?
Here’s what HQ has to say about it:
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Way to go Graeme!
Thanks to Radio New Zealand for this article.
Billionaire Graeme Hart rescues three people and dog from burning boat
Billionaire Graeme Hart rescued three people and their dog after a boat fire at Waiheke Island on Tuesday night.
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Have you been admiring those delightful Critter Alley Portraits? Here’s your chance to win one AND help a great Dogster group as well!
If you aren’t familiar with Blankets for Babies, here’s a link to the original blog post.
Tara Webb wrote:
Hi Joy-
We are holding a raffle starting today (1/24) and ending next Sunday (2/3) benefiting Blankets for Babies to auction off a Critter-Alley original. Mickey has graciously offered to do a 14X17 portrait for the winner. That’s a $70 value. This raffle is open to anyone, not just dogster pups and catster kitties. If you know of anyone who would like to buy tickets, please tell them. All they have to do is buy tickets and tell me a way to get in contact with them.
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Thanks to Deleware Online for this article.
Boot camp for dogs
Guiding Eyes trainers prepare smart, rebellious puppies to help the visually impaired
By VICTOR GRETO, The News Journal
WILMINGTON — Brie doesn’t look like your stereotypical Seeing Eye dog.
And that’s not only because she isn’t a German shepherd, which was the breed of dog first widely used in that role.
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Is it me or does this not seem that unusual? Someone needs to let Pete know about Dogster. He’d be right at home with our pack!
Thanks to PR Inside.com for this news.
The Who guitarist Pete Townshend claims his pet dogs talk to him.
The 61-year-old rocker is very close to his pooches and insists they communicate with him directly. He even claims one of the mutts predicted the freezing weather that hit southern England this week.
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