Via BBC (includes video):A sniffer dog lost in battle in Afghanistan 14 months ago has turned up safe and well and rejoined its Australian unit.Defence officials said Sabi the dog was recovered by a US soldier at an isolated patrol base. The dog returned to a celebrity welcome from visiting Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd … Continue reading Good News from Afghanistan
Month: November 2009
Veterans Day
Honoring all those who serve - thank you.Watch some clips of dogs in over-excitement mode when their owners return from service overseasDetailed history of Stubby the military dogVetDogs helps veterans get service dogs
Al Franken Meets a Service Dog
I got a bit choked up watching this vid featuring Senator Al Franken (D-MN) talk about the event that inspired him to draft service dog legislation for our veterans.
Don’t Let the Door Hit You on Your Way Out
The Memphis Animal Shelter director, having had his shelter raided by law enforcement this week as part of a cruelty investigation, should have been on his A Number One best behavior. And yet, on his watch, the shelter killed someone's pet this week without even contacting the owners. Finally, the Mayor has fired the director:“You’ve … Continue reading Don’t Let the Door Hit You on Your Way Out
"A dog wags its tail with all its heart"
All Eyes on Memphis Animal Shelter
Webcams up and phone number to the "Mayor's Action Center" if you see anything worthy of reporting.
Search Warrant for Memphis Animal Shelter
According to the search warrant served on the Memphis Animal Shelter (pdf) Puppy #199287 was admitted on August 18, 2009. Her records indicate she is a friendly pup and specify that she was to be held for a pending court case involving animal cruelty. Sadly, she ended up as evidence in a completely different cruelty … Continue reading Search Warrant for Memphis Animal Shelter
Treats on the Internets
NY Times article on psychiatric service dogs111 pets die in fire at TX no kill shelter and the community steps up to helpThere are 2 sides to every story but only 1 side to deadPoultry farm trash (such as feces and feathers) is regularly fed to cattle but some want that practice changedAssociate Parliamentary Group … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Memphis Animal Shelter Abuse Photos
:::LANGUAGE WARNING::::ALERT:::etc.This pup was brought into the Memphis Animal Shelter on August 18, 2009:This is the same pup on September 4. She was found dead in her cage:Fuckity fuck fuck.This was not a one off case. This shit has allegedly been going on for a long, long time.I wonder if they're feeding the dogs NOW?I … Continue reading Memphis Animal Shelter Abuse Photos
Home is Where the Heart is
If you have dogs, you probably step outside without a coat and sensible shoes like I often do. It might be to fill a water bucket or scoop the yard or let a dog out to potty at 3 a.m. Whatever the reason, you know that chill that hits you at certain times of the … Continue reading Home is Where the Heart is
YesBiscuit! 