Olympian/Sports Broadcaster/Proud Dog Owner Johnny Weir (and his dog Tema) introduce social media program benefiting the AKC Canine Health Foundation This November, Purina wants to thank the four-legged friends who make our lives so special. From now through the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina is inviting dog owners to log on to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and [...]
by Humane Watch A startling story emerged yesterday out of Los Angeles. The World Dog Alliance, a charity based out of Hong Kong, and a California-based filmmaker are alleging that the Humane Society of the United States ripped them off to the tune of $500,000. Here’s the backstory: Filmmaker Hiroshi Horiike made the documentary Eating Happiness to expose the practice [...]
Has your pet called you lately? Your dog or cat will soon be able to do just that with the forthcoming launch of the PetChatz® HD PawCall™ accessory, a landmark technology that lets pets initiate two-way video chats with the press of a button placed on your household’s floor. PawCall is a shiny, durable, pet-safe 3″ x [...]
Tickets are now available for the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club events. The events include: The Westminster Kennel Club & The American Kennel Club Present “Meet And Compete” – Featuring the 3rd Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster & AKC’s Meet The Breeds by Purina Pro Plan – Location: Piers 92/94 – Hours: 8 am – [...]
American Humane Association’s renowned Red Star® Rescue team, accompanied by one of its giant 50-foot Lois Pope Red Star Rescue Vehicles, has deployed to South Carolina a second time to help animal victims of the flooding there. The Red Star program’s presenting sponsor is Mars Petcare US, makers of PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs. The giant rescue vehicle [...]
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is quickly approaching! Start planning your week in Orlando with the following schedule of events that are available to the fancy in Orlando from Tuesday, December 9th through Sunday, December 13th. Tuesday – December 8th Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay Dog Show NADD/AKC Diving Dogs AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute [...]
The Canine Chronicle wishes everyone a happy and safe Halloween! Penn Vet released the following tips to keep your pets safe on Halloween: Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offers the following tips to keep pets healthy and out of the emergency room this Halloween: Keep Halloween candy [...]
Nearly 1,100 of the world’s best canine athletes from eight different countries competed for five days straight in Murfreesboro, TN last week. Only six came home with the 2015 Grand Prix of Dog Agility® World Championship crown. The winners in the following jump heights are: 12 Inches - Daneen Fox with Masher, a Papillion from Acton, CA 14 Inches - Abbey [...]
Nationwide, the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the United States, introduces Whole Pet with Wellness, the most comprehensive pet insurance product offered in the U.S. The announcement was made today by Scott Liles, chief pet insurance officer for Nationwide. Whole Pet with Wellness from Nationwide is the only pet insurance product that offers [...]
The third annual Canines and Coaches event will be held once again during the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club. Westminster Kennel Club exhibitors and spectators are invited to meet the famous carriage horses of New York City on Monday, February 15th and Tuesday, February 16th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM each day. Individuals who bring [...]
