Lucas County Commissioners 1 step closer to hiring dog warden (The Toledo Blade)
Lucas County Commissioners stepped closer Tuesday morning to hiring a new dog warden. By unanimous vote, the three commissioners asked County Administrator Peter Ujvagi to enter contract negotiations with Julie Lyle, of Ishpeming, Mich., the finalist for the post vacated this year by former warden Tom Skeldon. A vote to approve the contract and hire Ms. Lyle could happen within weeks. The ... us.rd.yahoo.com |
East Bay dog burned in microwave undergoes surgery
A Chihuahua-terrier mix underwent surgery today after being badly burned when a 4-year-old child placed the 2 -pound dog in a microwave earlier this year, animal rescue officials said. contracostatimes.com |
Dog attacked by rabid skunk in NL
New London - A rabid skunk attacked a dog on Crystal Avenue on Thursday, prompting the Ledge Light Health District to issue a warning today for residents to keep themselves and their pets away theday.com |
Dog Agility Trial Set For Sept. 3-4
Chattapaws Agility Club will be sponsoring a dog agility trial on Sept. 3 and 4 at Doug Yates Farms in Ringgold, home of the St. Jude's Rodeo. The events will begin at 6 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 4 p.m. on Sept. 4. chattanoogan.com |
How to Tell If Your Dog's a Pessimist
According to researchers at the University of Bristol and University of Lincoln in the U.K., dogs that exhibit "separation-related behavior" (SRB) may be inherently pessimistic pooches. healthland.time.com |