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Grooming 101: Shedding
from Blog Four Paws
on Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 at 09:47 AM
This is an addition to our Grooming 101 series, after being able to use a Furminator deShedding brush with the [oh so amazing] vacuumattachment.
Shedding is every pet parents nightmare. From hair all over the house, the car and your clothes.. its enough to make you want to pull your own hair out sometimes. However, with the proper diet and regular grooming [both at home and with a professional] shedding can become manageable.
The best use of the Furminator brush requires a two step process: Pre...
Louisville man arrested after police say he was involved in dog fighting
from Blog Four Paws
on Monday August 20th, 2012 at 07:12 AM
Authorities say they received a complaint againstDarryl Broadus, a 53 year old Louisville, Kentucky resident. After investigating, found that he owned three dogs that were involved in dog fighting.
Broadus, 53,is facing eight charges:six counts of animal cruelty, one count of trafficking a controlled substance and one count of unlawfully dispensing a drug without a license.
Louisville Metro Animal Services conducted a search two weekends ago and seized at least 20 dogs- ten of which were...
Star the pit bull survives shot to the head by an NYPD officer in East Village
from Blog Four Paws
on Monday August 20th, 2012 at 04:56 AM
Star, a pit bull type dog is listed in critical condition after surviving a gunshot to the head from an NYPD officer on Monday, August 13 outside ofa KFC fast food restaurant at the corder of E. 14th St. and Second Ave.
Officers were flagged down after witness saw a man laying on the street, who was twitching and shaking. Reports saythe officers surrounded the man and tried to roust him, angering the dog; according to the New York Daily News report instead of calling the ambulance, officers...Partisan Politics? I’m On The Side Of The Dogs [Dog Files Opinion]
from Blog Four Paws
on Monday August 6th, 2012 at 01:42 AM
In June of this year I wasprivilegedenough to attend the BlogPaws conference in Salt Lake City, Utah and meet one of the most inspiring and wonderful people: Kenn Bell, Creator of The Dog Files.
Kenn has been building The Dog Files for around five years now and has done some of the most amazing web video series revolving around dogs, he has even had a special on Animal Planet called Hero Dogs of 9/11which is the most moving piece I have ever seen.
I have had the most amazing opportunity to...
Congressman Steve King’s history of opposing animal legislation
from Blog Four Paws
on Friday August 3rd, 2012 at 09:05 AM
Congressman Steve Kings comments regarding dogfighting have outraged pet lovers and animal supporters everywhere. Thousands have rallied together to show their disapproval of hisfight in Congress to block legislation to crack down on thedogfighting and cockfighting. His most recent opposition came during consideration of the 2012 Farm bill where he led an unsuccessful effort to defeat an amendment to make it a federal crime for an adult to attend and make it a felony to bring a minor to a...
Congressman Steve King attempts to clarify dogfighting statement…
from Blog Four Paws
on Thursday August 2nd, 2012 at 07:56 AM
In a completely un-related story; Steve King says we need to value human life because technically speaking a man can rape a thirteen year old girl, drag her across state lines, force her to get an abortion and drop her back off at the swing-set. So instead of taking our time making laws to protect animals (and you know, all of the CRIME that comes along with things like dog and cockfighting gangs, drugs, violence etc.) we need to focussolely on people.
I kid you not. THAT is his defense...
Congressman Steve King says there’s something wrong with the priorities of people who are against watching dogfighting
from Blog Four Paws
on Wednesday August 1st, 2012 at 09:37 AM
Last week,Iowa Congressman Steve King stood up for the rights of Americans who want to watch (and encourage others to watch) dog fights.
During a tele-townhall event last week, King complained about anamendmentto the farm bill that prohibits attendance at organized animal fights and imposes additional penalties for bringing a child to these bloody and horrific displays. Staging fights,possessingand/or training animals or moving animals for fighting purposes is already a federal crime. This...
New York dog is paying the price for an irresponsible owner
from Blog Four Paws
on Wednesday July 25th, 2012 at 11:06 PM
A New York dog is paying the price for an owner who was unwilling to follow through on proper training.
Casper, a 3 year old Presa Canario has been contained in a Westchester country animal shelter for over six months while his owner is facing $80,000 in fines, eviction and fighting to save his dogs life after events led to Caspar injuring a visitor in his condo parking lot.
When Eric Leinwand of Westchester bought Casper as a puppy from a breeder- he was encouraged by the dogs breeder to train...
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