Oxford breeder, 2 others guilty of animal cruelty

By Bonnie L. Cook – Philadelphia Inquirer – Oxford dog breeder Michael Wolf and two others were found guilty yesterday on all counts of animal cruelty for keeping 333 dogs, two cats and two birds in filthy conditions at Wolf's illegal kennel in Chester County.
Magisterial District Judge Harry W. Farmer ruled that Wolf, a nationally [...]

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Vet sued by dog’s owners

They claim he faked euthanizing their ailing pet so he could give it to another owner for further care. (AP) A couple who thought they were watching their epileptic dog being euthanized actually witnessed a sedation procedure concocted so the veterinary clinic could later [...]

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Swinging Tails Dinner Dance

Little Bit of Snuggles Dog Rescue is sponsoring a Swinging Tails Dinner Dance at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006 at Banquets Unlimited, 200 Bridge St in Wilmerding, PA. Also available are door prizes and a Chinese auction. Donation is $25.
Call 412-628-2877 for more information.

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Dead dog dressed in human clothes found

By Jonathan D. Silver – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – A road-rage incident in which an off-duty Pittsburgh police detective was the victim inadvertently led investigators to the carcass of a dog dressed in human clothing in the same Stanton Heights neighborhood.Police yesterday were in the process of obtaining an arrest warrant for the man in the [...]

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Animal Friends offers pet care classes

By Kellie B. Gormly – TRIBUNE-REVIEW – When children reach age 10, or the fifth grade, they can and should actively start helping their parents care for Fido, Fluffy and Bugs, animal experts say.
Animal Friends — a no-kill shelter that recently moved from the Strip District into its [...]

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Green Tree couple earns best new franchise award for Camp Bow Wow USA

The Signal Item – Camp Bow Wow USA, the first and largest dog daycare and boarding franchise in North America, recognized its Pittsburgh Camp Bow Wow location as the Best New Franchise of 2005.
The company presented the award to Jordan and Barbara Murray of Green Tree at its second annual meeting in Las Vegas earlier [...]

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Marshall Twp. Rabies Clinic

Marshall township will hold a rabies clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Warrendale Community Park, Mount Pleasant Road. Cost is $7 per pet. Dogs must be on a leash; cats must be in carriers.

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Woofstock – Canine Fashions in Butler

Associated Artists of Butler County will hold Woofstock, a canine fashion show, from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006 at the Art Center, 344 S. Main St. Butler, PA. Cost is $5 for each dog you bring. Dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations and licenses.
Tickets are $10 and are limited.
For more [...]

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Emaciated cats, dogs found on East Huntingdon property

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Police and humane officers are looking for a woman whose former trailer home on Route 981 in rural East Huntingdon was found full of emaciated cats, ferrets, and dogs yesterday afternoon. One dog was discovered dead on the property.
Neighbors called police Wednesday when barking dogs went unattended at a [...]

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Frisky golden retriever works as a K-9

By Linda Wilson Fuoco – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Labs rule, at least in the world of purebred dogs.For the 16th consecutive year, Labrador retrievers are the top dog on the American Kennel Club's list of registrations. An astounding 137,867 Labs were registered in 2005.
To show how popular Labrador retrievers are, look at the statistics for [...]

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Dogs face epidemic of knee-ligament injuries

By Kevin Helliker – The Wall Street Journal – A dog named Paddi was chasing a cat through a suburban Seattle neighborhood when suddenly she pulled up lame. So tender was Paddi's hind leg that her owner, physician Kevin Bulley, had to carry her home.
The diagnosis turned out to be a ruptured cruciate ligament, an [...]

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Crafton Exploring Breed Specific Dog Ban

Crafton Borough Council – In response to recent complaints of dangerous dogs around Sterrett Street, President Edward Stewart (412-922-4947) ordered Borough Solicitor Ayoob to report back if specific breeds could be prohibited in the community.

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Low-Cost Rabies Clinics

The Allegheny County Health Department will hold two low-cost rabies vaccination clinics on Saturday, April 8.
The clinics will be held at:

Holiday Park Animal Hospital, 1999 Route 286, Plum, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call (724) 327-7100.
East McKeesport Pet Hospital, 1112 Route 30, North Versailles, from 2 to 5 p.m. Call (412) 824-1023.

The vaccinations are $8 [...]

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Retriever Training at Sportsman’s Warehouse

Hunting dog trainer Rich Kerlin is giving an in-store presentation at the Sportsman's Warehouse on Sunday, April 9th, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. He will cover topics to help your dog perform both at home and in the field. The seminar is suited for both the beginner and expert alike.  

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New Maine Law Shields Animals in Domestic Violence Cases

By PAM BELLUCK – NYT – Susan Walsh told Maine legislators a chilling tale in January. She said she had wanted many times to take her two children and leave her husband, ending a relationship she found frightening and controlling.
Susan Walsh with her dog Lazlo and some of her farm animals in Ellsworth, Me. Ms. [...]

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Spay Day in April: 1/2 Off Every Tuesday

The Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania is scheduling a "Spay Day" every Tuesday in April.
Every Tuesday in April, any spay/neuter surgery will be half off the normal price. The price varies based on the size and weight of the animal. To schedule a spay/neuter surgery, call 412-345-0350.

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