Dog walks again … on artificial limbs | PetsOnBoard.com (CNN) — Here’s a dog tale about a pooch with a literal “spring” in his steps. Brutus, a 2-year old Rottweiler, is walking again thanks to modern technology and months of training. He’s said to be only the second dog ever known to have four prosthetic […]
spend a lot of time with pet owners, and I love them and their animals. But there are a few simple secrets that will help them to have an even better relationship with me and with their pets.Here are five things that can improve your life with your dog or cat a hundredfold — and […]
Pet parenting is hard work, and it’s a $58 billion market in the U.S. Petbrosia is hoping to make life easier for pet parents and make life longer for pets by coming up with custom food that is suited to meet your pet’s specific nutritional needs. “Studies have shown that better diet can help pets […]
Family pets would get the same consideration as children affected by divorce and domestic violence, according to a proposed law in Alaska. Pets would be protected in cases of divorce and domestic violence under a law being considered by Alaskan legislators. The measure is aimed at spouses who use family pets as emotional punching bags […]
A miniature dachshund that wasn’t so miniature lost almost 80 percent of his body weight through diet, exercise and the help of his owner, who has launched a fund to help other overweight pets do the same. When Columbus, Ohio, resident Brooke Burton, saw that her relative’s wiener dog, Dennis, was tipping the scales at […]
Before the beauty of spring sets in, the melting snow leaves behind some unpleasant sights. That includes dead grass, garbage, and unfortunately pet waste left behind by owners. It’s a concern for one west metro community, and the city of Minnetonka is now taking action. Vanessa Weseman loves the new task of taking her dog, […]
A Niles, Michigan couple says they took their dog to get his nails clipped and he died shortly afterwards. Terry Archer and Sheri Mills took their four year old English Bulldog Bubba to the PetSmart in Mishawaka for the nail clipping. “We were looking forward to a good day together. We were going to go […]
TMZ: Sam Simon’s cherished 3-year-old dog is heartsick over his owner’s death, but there’s already a new owner who is doing everything he can to ease the blow. Tyson Kilmer, one of Sam’s close friends who is also a dog trainer, tells us shortly after Sam was diagnosed, he called with a request — love […]
(AP Photo/The Grand Rapids Press, Joel Bissell)AUSTIN–Grieving dog owners told House lawmakers Tuesday that animal training for police could have prevented the deaths of hundreds of beloved pets across the state.“This training is mandatory for UPS and FedEx delivery men, why isn’t it for law enforcement?” said Cheri Scholz, who lives near Amarillo. Her 8-year-old blue heeler, Smokey, was […]