March 17th, 2006

Puggle-Napper Caught on Tape

A local pet store in Hollywood, Florida is pleading for help in catching a man that came into their store and stole a Puggle. The man casually walked into the store, scooped the Puggle from its pen and put the dog down the back of his pants. He then calmly walked out of the door.

Pet store owners are worried about the Puggle’s safety and are offering a $1,000 reward for the safe return of the Puggle. Luckily the store has the whole incident on tape.

View the surveillance video

Arrest Made in Puggle-Napping Case

March 1st, 2006

Paying it forward

A heartwarming and a heart wrenching story about a little pug named Tucket, a young boy battling cancer and how a skilled, pediatric neurosurgeon known for thinking outside the box was able to save them both.

It is a long story that spans many years with a ironic ending. Well worth the read.

Read the story

February 23rd, 2006

Using dog poop to create energy

San Francisco has come up with an interesting solution to managing dog waste. The city has begun a new project that will convert dog poop into methane gas. The methane gas would then be used to power common household objects such as stoves and heaters or anything else that runs on natural gas.

The city got the project underway by placing special receptacles and poopy bags in one of San Francisco’s most popular dog parks. Dog owners can use the special bags to pick up their dog’s droppings and then they place the bag in the designated container. The trash bins will then be emptied and the waste will be kept in a special container for a few weeks where bacteria will eventually convert the waste into methane gas.

It is a very interesting concept, but the project is still in the early stages and there are many obstacles still to overcome before the process is perfected and can be used by the general public.

Read more about San Francisco’s new energy source

February 22nd, 2006

Don’t forget to update your pug’s microchip

Moving can be a very stressful and hectic time. If you are planning on moving in the near future there is one more thing to add to your to-do list - Update your pug’s microchip information.

Once you move and get settled in, it is imperative that your pug’s chip have your new contact information. If the unthinkable should happen and your pug ever gets separated from you, your little one can then safely be returned to its new home.

To update your pug’s microchip information, simply contact the manufacturer of the chip and let them know your contact information has changed.