Dog owners in New York may want to hide their dogs if they are expecting a visit from their insurance agent. If they own certain breeds, some insurance companies may refuse to issue or renew their policy. According to a story in the Poughkeepsie Journal, many...
Kiwis are engaged in hot debate over a new dog microchipping law in New Zealand. Proponents of the mandatory microchipping of all dogs argue that it will aid efforts to prevent dog attacks. Opponents, many of whom are farm dog owners, argue that it is a costly,...
From the land of the Vienna Sausage comes news that dogs and their people are now eligible for a Hundefuehrerschein, or dog driving license. It’s a voluntary program intended to promote good pet etiquette at both ends of the leash. For those who pass the skills...
Warning: The facts in the following news item about cruelty to dogs in eastern Washtenaw County Michigan may disturb some readers. If you feel this may describe you, we suggest you do not read this story. We are publishing it in the hope that it may help lead to the...
Wire services and major news outlets continue to buzz with unsubstantiated rumors of Vivi sightings in and around New York. The Los Angeles Times ran a breathless headline claiming “New York’s Wild Whippet Chase Picks Up With Recent Sightings,” and...