The Ulster County Legislature has made numerous changes to the proposal that would regulate dog breeders and sellers in the county, and a public hearing will be held in October. The Ulster County Legislature is demonstrating a willingness to listen to constituents on this proposal, and residents are encouraged to continue contacting the legislators to […]
About Responsible Dog Ownership…
When we aim to help dogs to have a better, happier life, we have to explore what causes most of the problems that can crop up. And also where most of the problems stem from originally.
The Premium List for the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is now available online here. The 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be held on Monday and Tuesday, February 15th and 16th, 2015. Breed judging, the special attraction Masters Obedience Championship competition, and Junior Showmanship preliminaries will be at Piers 92 and 94. […]
This intriguing oil-on-canvas painting depicts a seated, smartly dressed man – a “Sacramento Indian” – two Dalmatians, a cock and a hen, in a charming landscape with a river and mountain in the background.
BEIJING - A Chinese district government is giving dog owners a stark choice: Get rid of your pets or we’ll come to your home and kill them on the spot. Even in a country where dog ownership is tightly regulated, the order issued this week by the Dayang New District in the eastern city of Jinan […]
Raleigh, NC – In a ceremony held yesterday at City Hall, Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane proclaimed September 19th “AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day” in honor of the annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day). This festival for Raleigh residents and their dogs is scheduled to run Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at […]
Planning for your dogs in your will…
While at a conference in Portland, Oregon, I met with women in the pet industry and presented my MAAP Program, Navigating Short and Long Term Care Plans for Your Beloved Companions.
People with congenital stationary night blindness, or CSNB, have normal vision during the day but find it difficult or impossible to distinguish objects in low light. This rare condition is present from birth and can seriously impact quality of life, especially in locations and conditions where artificial illumination is not available. Working in collaboration with […]
Wendell Sammet of Ale Kai Standard Poodle fame celebrated his 90th birthday in style with an early surprise birthday party at the South Shore Kennel Club on Saturday, September 12, 2015. His birthday is on November 20th. Friends honored this special birthday with cake and refreshments, as well as many photos of past memories. Wendell Sammet is […]
It was major network news when the world learned that Uggie the beloved Jack Russell Terrier had succumbed to advanced cancer on Wednesday August 7. His banner headline came via the role of Jack the Dog in the acclaimed 2012 silent film The Artist, which won five Oscars including Best Picture. Countless rave reviews acknowledged Uggie as the anchor point of the film’s success.
