There's been a lot of buzz over a new airline that exclusively flies pets called Pet Airways. But apparently some pets are flown only by special arrangement, which the customer wouldn't know unless they downloaded and read the Contract of Carriage (pdf) from the website:6. SHIPMENTS SUBJECT TO ADVANCE ARRANGEMENTSThe following shipments shall be acceptable … Continue reading Pitbulls Fly the Unfriendly Skies
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SC Red Cross Shelters Won’t Allow Pets of Fire Evacuees
Thousands of people have been evacuated due to wildfires in the Myrtle Beach area of SC. The Red Cross has set up shelters but, apparently learning nothing from Katrina, they don't take pets:Pets are not allowed in the Red Cross shelters, however, arrangements are being made with Horry County Humane Society to bring in a … Continue reading SC Red Cross Shelters Won’t Allow Pets of Fire Evacuees
"You’ve got a super dog"
A shop in VA Beach has a resident dog - a one year old Pitbull named Rico. On Sunday, two armed men entered the store (presumably to rob it) and shot Rico in the head. Despite his wound, Rico acted on the threat and protected his humans, allowing them to escape:“I know for a fact … Continue reading "You’ve got a super dog"
Greenville Co, SC: 2 Roaming Pitbulls Attack
If you can stand all the typos, a SC TV station site has a story on 2 Pitbulls whose owner was "out of town" when they got loose yesterday. The dogs bit a kid, killed another dog who was in his own fenced-in yard and then turned on police officers who shot them both to … Continue reading Greenville Co, SC: 2 Roaming Pitbulls Attack
Treats on the Internets
Leona Helmsley's money is being doled out to various charities. Among the pet-related recipients: ASPCA, Canine Companions for Independence, Dogs for the Deaf, and Puppies Behind Bars.An owner reminisces about a senior Pitbull she adopted from a shelter.The owner of a PA Pitbull who bit an unattended kid after whelping a litter is allegedly letting … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Defining the Goals – My Wish List
I have been thinking about what my hopes are for the pet community I belong to and enjoy so much. I know I can't do everything, but I can do something. Defining my personal goals and beliefs helps me organize my thoughts and move forward on my actions. Although I call this a "Wish List", … Continue reading Defining the Goals – My Wish List
21 Polo Horses Die before Match
The polo team favored to win the U.S. Open tournament in Florida had 21 of its horses die suddenly on Sunday. The team has now withdrawn from competition and an investigation into the horses' deaths is underway: Officials believe that the "very rapid onset of sickness and death" points to toxins or a drug reaction … Continue reading 21 Polo Horses Die before Match
Vick Dogs on ESPN Tomorrow Night
The show E:60 on ESPN will air a program about the Vick dogs tomorrow night. They posted an "additional content" vid here.
Tidbits from Monday Reading
The case of a VA man originally sentenced for selling Pitbull fighting videos whose conviction was reversed on appeal will be heard this fall by the Supreme Court:The Supreme Court will consider reviving a federal law banning the sale of images of animal cruelty. A federal appeals court said the law illegally restricts this form … Continue reading Tidbits from Monday Reading
Baby Animal Photos
6 month old Red Panda:Newborn Rhino:A 9-month-old female Golden Snub-nosed monkey:In case you thought all baby animals were cute, here is a 4-week-old southern three banded armadillo eating a banana off a zookeeper's hand:A newborn male Propitheque (a type of lemur):Bonus: The kind of thing I never get bored of watching: Eaglet cams
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