Thanks to Bear’s furmom, Holly, for this update from USA Today.
Rawlings ends relationship with Michael Vick
ATLANTA (AP) — Rawlings Sports Goods Company said Tuesday that it was ending its relationship with Michael Vick because of the federal dogfighting conspiracy allegations against the Atlanta Falcons quarterback.
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You’re probably as tired of Michael Vick as I am but there’s an issue here I just have to bark about — race! I am amazed at how many people believe that this is a racial issue.
Somewhere along the line Michael Vick has managed to wrap himself in the hallowed cause of real heroes such as Dr. Martin Luther King. Somehow Vick and his supporters have been able to sell otherwise good and honest people on the idea that he is being prosecuted because he is something other than Caucasian. Dog poo!
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Do you want to do something to help protect our dogs’ cousins the wolves? Then follow this link to the Defenders of Wildlife site where you can watch their new video on how wolves are endangered from some politicos. They also have a quick and easy way for you to speak out in defense of the wolves.
Stop the Latest Assault on Our Wolves
The Bush/Cheney Administration has announced two proposals to jumpstart the killing of hundreds of wolves in the Yellowstone area and elsewhere in the Northern Rockies.
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To everydog and every cat who has barked in to the blog — Thanks! Just one request. Please include your Dogster or Catster Page Number with your barks! I love to give you credit when I use your news tip or other story.
Looking for Anti-Vick T Shirts for a protest? Dogster Romeo’s furmom has them available on her CafePress site.
my mama made some shirts for a boycott out here in texas. she’s making them available online for any of you who are protesting or who just want an anti-vick shirt.
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Way to go Bear!!! Big barks to a little hero!
Thanks to the Cumberland-Times News for this article.
Pet dog alerts Somerset County couple to house fire
Kecia Bal, Special to the Times-News
GARRETT, Pa. - With nothing but the pajamas they were wearing, Donald and Elaine Miller watched their life’s belongings burn to ashes early Friday after their dog, Bear, woke them from their sleep.
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Thanks to the Times Colonist for this article.
If you haven’t seen Wendy, the Bully Whippet, here’s your chance! She was born with a genetic mutation that gives her double the muscle of regular Whippets. And according to her family she’s very sweet as well!
Celebrity dog from Central Saanich makes U.S. TV network appearance
Kim Westad, Times Colonist
Maybe it was the smell of steak in the air, or maybe Big Wendy just likes a crowd. Whatever the reason, the ripped whippet was no doggie diva Monday as she made her television debut on The Today Show in Manhattan.
Rather, the celebrity dog from Central Saanich seemed quite serene as hundreds of fans lined Rockefeller Plaza for the taping of the popular morning show. She accepted pats from reporters Al Roker and Natalie Morales, who interviewed owner Ingrid Hansen for a few minutes about the muscled dog who has made international headlines.
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Thanks to Gail Sullivan for barking in this article from NPR.org’s Talking Plants.
The Most Dangerous Plant At A Nursery Nearest You
Here’s hoping this is not the first you’re hearing about the dangers of the beautiful, bold-leaved Ricinus communis, otherwise known as the castor bean plant. Its name might not ring a bell but perhaps you’ve seen its foliage.
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At least one of these guys got smart.
Thanks to Brandy and Diesel Blue for barling in this news from Yahoo News.
Vick co-defendant pleads to conspiracy
By LARRY O’DELL, Associated Press Writer
RICHMOND, Va. - One of Michael Vick’s co-defendants pleaded guilty Monday to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges in a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Tony Taylor, 34, who will be sentenced Dec. 14, said he was not promised any specific sentence in return for his cooperation with the government.
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If you live near Collinsville, Illinois and are a science fiction fan, come on out to the North American Science Fiction Convention which is also Archon. It’s at the Collinsville Convention Center and runs August 2nd through 5th.
While this is not really a dog event, there are always lots of dog and cat lovers among the authors. And if you like cat collectibles, you’ll find things wou won’t see in most pet stores.
Hope to see you there!
