I recently reported that implanted microchips have been linked to cancer. If you have unfortunately had experience with cancer in an implanted pet and there is a suspician that the cancer was caused by the microchip, a Florida TV station wants to talk to you.
Hi-
I’m a producer for the local Fox affiliate in Miami, Florida.
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Has anyone used this new device yet? It sounds like a very useful product. Bark in and tell me your experiences with it!
I found the Viatek Bark Stop on PetGadget.com.
Viatek Bark Stop Portable - Handheld Dog Trainer
The Viatek Bark Stop Portable handheld dog trainer is a complete training and personal siren system. This unit gives you a tool for coaching dogs as well as a load sounding siren for personal protection. At the push of a button the Bark Stop Portable transmits a silent ultrasonic sound that only dogs can hear. Another feature is the personal siren, which sets off a high decibel sound - allowing joggers, walkers, mailmen, delivery people, and outdoor enthusiasts a sense of safety.
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Thanks to to Patti for barking in this article from FoxSports.
Prosecutor to seek dogfighting indictments
Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The prosecutor in the county where Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has admitted to bankrolling a dogfighting operation plans to present evidence to the grand jury, Tuesday, that could possibly lead to an indictment.
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BIG Mastiff barks for the Chicago Police and Fire Departments for saving Miss Pickles!!! And Claude, how about a little obediance training and maybe some FAKE rats?
Thanks to the Chicago Tribune for this article.
Dog rescued from Chicago River
By Jeremy Gorner | Tribune staff reporter
September 27, 2007
Miss Pickles smelled a rat.
She also chased one into the Chicago River.
Quickly, the dog police described as a bull mastiff was the object of a sizable rescue effort.
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Autoblog reports that the Hilliard, Ohio K-9 Unit is being funded by BMW Financial Services:
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Are you and your special Dogster or Catster in a pet-related business? If so, you may want to check out some Dogster/Catster groups designed just for you.
Here are those groups:
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If you, like me, are concerned about the use of prong collars, then check out this new blog — Not Mr Vick Not Pet Edge. Okay, the name is a bit strange but the reason for the blog is a good one.
I know many trainers and others use prong collars on large dogs with the idea that the added pain will help the handlers control the dogs. Unfortunately, that’s just not usually the case. Instead, prong collars can cause permanent and painful damage to canine necks by chipping vertabrae. As someone who has lived with large dogs most of my life, I can tell you that when large dogs become excited they are very unlikely to notice the pinching of a prong collar until they are being permanently injured.
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Time to pull back those chicken jerky strips! The article is saying they don’t know where the tainted jerky comes from but I bet we can guess…
Thanks to Scientific American for this warning.
FDA warns chicken jerky may make dogs sick
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chicken jerky products for dogs may be making some pets ill, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned on Wednesday.
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Do you love hot dogs? I don’t mean weiners and brats; I mean weiner dogs! If you’re a dachshund lover you have got to check out this new site — Just Weiners! Way toooo cute!
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I wasn’t familiar with the Hippy Gourmet before seeing this YouTube video but I look forward to seeing more from him!
Here’s your happy video for today. If you don’t feel better after watching this puppy-filled, accordian music-laden video, then YOU need a cookie!
