Thursday, March 9, 2006
Pedigree is holding a dog tag auction on March 6 - March 16, 2006 to help raise money for the American Humane Society. The tags are for sale via eBay and some of the celeb designers include Tara Lipinski, Allison Janney, Jason Bateman and Minnie Driver.
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
A new study about children and dog bites has been released by Austrian researchers. The study finds that the number of dog bites decreases with a child’s age and that children 1 year old and younger are the most likely to be bitten. It seems that children of this age are much more likely to unknowingly aggravate a dog. The researchers also found that the most likely breeds to bite were German Shepherds and Dobermans.
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Is one dog year really equal to 7 human years? How about a pug’s saliva, does it really have magical healing qualities? These questions and some other frequently asked questions about dogs and cats are answered by Veterinarian Dr. Thomas.
Get the answers
Monday, March 6, 2006
On March 4th, the 2006 Iditarod kicked off in Anchorage, Alaska. This grueling race is definitely not designed for pugs. It will take mushers around 10-17 days to navigate a 1,150 mile trail with a team of 12 to 17 dogs. This race is not for the faint of heart either. During the race teams will face subzero temperatures, rugged terrain, poor visibility and long periods of darkness.
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
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.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
While this news brief is not pug related we thought this was just too cute to pass up. In Geauga County, Ohio the latest recruit for the K9 Drug Unit is “Midge” a 3 month old miniature Chihuahua.
Midge currently weighs in at 2lbs, but officers on the force think that the little one will excel in her training and will be an asset to the department because of her non-intimidating nature.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
In Danbury, Connecticut, it seems Mayor Mark Boughton has created quite a stir by accepting a pug puppy from David Caruba, an elderly Danbury resident. Karl Murphy, a police veteran, has filed a grievance with the city’s board of ethics over the gifting of the pug and claims that the Mayor is violating his own policies.
Mayor Mark Boughton insists that the gift is not political at all and it is just a kind gesture on behalf of Mr. Caruba after hearing how upset the Mayor’s family was when their 9 year old pug passed away in January. Caruba contends that he was just looking for a loving home for the young pup after it was given to him by his children as a present. Both Boughton and Caruba assert that the claim filed is ridiculous and a waste of the city’s time.
Even though the allegations may be a little far fetched, you have to agree that pugs can be pretty persuasive.
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