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Are Pit Bull Terriers always a dangerous dog?

Published on Tuesday 31 January 2012 08:12 Are Pit Bull Terriers truly a dangerous breed which deserves to be outlawed? Or, is legislation which singles out such breeds for condemnation the canine equivalent of racism, an argument increasingly levelled against such laws? Originally the Kennel Club itself helped draft the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, which [...]

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The Obama Campaign’s Humorous Dog Whistle

The best attacks are cast with humor. That’s why it worked when John McCain’s 2008 campaign used Paris Hilton against Barack Obama, and why the windsurfing spot that George W. Bush used against John Kerry in 2004 got so much traction. The humor takes the edge off, and builds a bond between the viewer and [...]

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Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz introduces stricter legislation for dog breeders

Back to Hawaii News index Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz introduces stricter legislation for dog breeders Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz has introduced Senate Bill 2274, a measure that would require county animal control officers to establish a process for permitting and inspecting the premises of dog breeders. In February 2011, the Hawaiian Humane Society [...]

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New homes for dogs saved from squalor

By STEVE METSCH smetsch@southtownstar.com January 30, 2012 9:34PM Reprints Marty Sullivan, Francine Bills and Tom Bills with their dogs Gladys Pearl and Beau. The Polish Tatra sheepdogs were rescued from a Palos Park farm, living in dire conditions. | Gary Middendorf~For Sun-Times Media Article Extras Updated: January 31, 2012 2:05AM Marty Sullivan and Tom Bills [...]

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'Biggest Loser' host, dog Winky battle pet obesity

LOS ANGELES — Alison Sweeney, host of the NBC network’s weight loss TV series “The Biggest Loser,” has worked with the show’s contestants since 2007, supporting them as they drop pounds and learn to lead a healthier way of life. Now, Sweeney is taking on more weight issues by teaming up with dog food company [...]

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