Face it, hot dogs give a Fourth of July vibe. And whether you’re a fan of Sabrett’s New York-style franks or a Dietz & Watson loyalist, there’s a local hot dog maker for every grill. Before the long holiday weekend approaches, get to know some of the companies in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania that […]
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Brick women plead guilty to animal cruelty for hoarding more than 170 dogs and cats
TOMS RIVER – Two women have each pleaded guilty to two counts of animal cruelty for hoarding more than 170 dogs and cats in vile conditions at their Brick home, said Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. When the pair are scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 16, the Prosecutor’s Office plans to ask state […]
Specially trained dogs arrive to help Jay Slater search
Specially trained dogs are arriving in Tenerife as the search for missing British teenager Jay Slater enters its ninth day. Police confirmed to the BBC that new resources had been brought in to help find the 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. The Guardia Civil, whose ground searches had concentrated on the area where his last mobile […]
Dogs will love a new park opening in July. Owners will love the Boise beer, coffee, food
Tails officially can start wagging. After waiting for more than a year, Boise dog owners and their canine friends have a new hangout on the horizon. Clubhound has set its opening date. The new dog park, beer and coffee bar at 415 E. Remington St. in Garden City will celebrate its grand opening July 13 […]
Fishermen in Mississippi pull off dramatic rescue of 38 dogs treading water
Putin, Kim bond over dogs, horses and driving
North Korea’s Kim gives pair of dogs to Putin
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a pair of Pungsan dogs, a local breed, state media KCNA reported on Thursday. Kim and Putin were seen looking at the dogs, who were tied to a rose-covered fence, during a segment aired on the state-controlled Korean […]
Hot dogs (or cats) aren’t cool. Vet offers tips on keeping your pets safe during heat wave
Summer heat waves can pose health risks to Hoosiers, but the high humidity and temperatures can also pose a risk to family pets. To understand how to keep animals safe and comfortable, IndyStar spoke with Dr. Aimee Brooks, an emergency critical care specialist at Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, for advice. Pets, just like […]
OKC-area shelter dogs find fur-ever homes via nonprofit flight
Over three dozen dogs from an overcrowded Oklahoma City-area shelter found new homes last week after a nonprofit transported a plane of pooches to Oregon. These temporarily homeless canines flew on board the brightly colored Cessna Caravan operated by Dog Is My Copilot, which transports shelter animals to new homes around the country. Kellee Robertson, […]
Woman dies after attack by stray dogs in West Baltimore, police say
BALTIMORE — A 50-year-old woman died and two other people were injured after being attacked by a group of stray dogs in West Baltimore on Friday night, according to Baltimore Police. Around 9 p.m. police were called to the 2000 block of North Pulaski Street in Mondawmin for reports of a dog bite. When police […]
Woman dies after being attacked by stray dogs in West Baltimore
A 50-year-old woman died and two other people were injured after being attacked by a group of stray dogs in West Baltimore on Friday night, according to Baltimore Police. Around 9 p.m. police were called to the 2000 block of North Pulaski Street for reports of a dog bite. When police arrived at the scene, […]
Bark! Meow! Cluck! NASA uses lasers to beam pictures of pet dogs, cats and chickens to the ISS
Since the advent of the Space Age, we’ve always relied on radio frequency communications to “chat” with both astronauts and spacecraft in orbit and beyond. But now, NASA is leveling up its communications system with one of the coolest, most space-y things ever: lasers. As part of NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation (SCAN) program, researchers […]