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Sheltie Missing Since July 1st Found Friday
Reported by: Sean Carroll, 13WHAM Email: [email protected] Pittsford, N.Y. --- A social media campaign to find a six year-old Sheltie named “Meggie” came to a happy end Friday morning. The dog went missing on July 1st after running away from a dog-sitter while her owners were out of the country on vacation. Months of tracking and Meggie across towns on the east side of Rochester culminated in her capture around 3:30 a.m. at a home in Penfield Gardens according to Meggie’s owners. 13WHAM News was provided video of her capture on the porch of that home. The homeowners, who wish [...]
Puppies Gone Wild!
Thanks to syringashelties for the smiles!
New Food Recall: Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky
The FDA has issued a warning against feeding dogs the Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky treats after 34 out of 72 samples taken by the Colorado Department of Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella. These snacks were sold at Costco stores in the Denver area. Kasel Associates of Denver has recalled several of their other products this year, but did not voluntarily recall these treats. Costco has pulled all of these treats with lot code BESTBY061913DEN. The FDA says that this recall is not in connection with the string of illnesses and deaths linked to other chicken jerky strips, which are primarily [...]
Why your lost dog may not run back to you.
Reprinted with permission by Mel at No Dog About it Blog Cupcake’s first day home after being lost for 12 days. I was reminded once again this past weekend how much we dog owners don’t know about missing pets. That’s not a judgement in any way, just an observation. So few of us really know or understand what happens to a pet when they become lost. This past weekend someone asked me why any lost dog would not just go to their owner once they saw them. It’s a good question. I think most of us just assume [...]
Thanksgiving Day Foods That Can Kill Your Dog
From the Dogington PostThanksgiving is a time of love and laughter, of family and friends, of being thankful, and of course, for stuffing ourselves silly with a smorgasbord of Turkey Day treats! That said, if your family and friends includes the four-legged variety, make sure the only foods they eat this Thanksgiving are healthy and safe. Lurking within that pumpkin pie is a deadly danger for your dog. Use this info graphic as a reminder for yourself and your house guests on what’s safe (and what’s not!) for your dog during this holiday. Be safe and have a wonderful Thanksgiving [...]
