Watchdog Radio

APA Busy Reuniting Fireworks Frightened Dogs With Owners

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:00:05 +0000

The Animal Protection Association on Hanley Road says this is their busiest day of the year. They’re spending this official holiday trying to re-unite owners with their dogs who ran off after being spooked by fireworks. Those bombs bursting in … Continue reading →

Canada newspaper reverses stance on anti-rodeo ads

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:00:05 +0000

An animal rights group said on Monday that Calgary’s largest newspaper has agreed to run an advertisement critical of the Western Canadian city’s world-famous Calgary Stampede rodeo.

Graduation pranks abound

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:00:07 +0000

Every year in late June and early July, students turn to pranks to relieve stress and have a little fun before graduating. This year, bed sheets seem to be a popular tool of the trickster trade.

Gujarat cops urged to rethink dog breeding plan

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:00:07 +0000

Animal lovers have urged the Gujarat Police to reconsider a proposal for their sniffer dogs from aggressive breeds mate with civilian canines.

Distinctly Green: LUSH solidifies enviro-friendly soap market

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:00:07 +0000

With news about harmful chemicals in most cosmetics, LUSH Cosmetics is a healthy alternative. These handmade soaps, gels, shampoos, fragrances and skincare products are 100 percent vegetarian, use limited amounts of preservatives, are not tested on animals and come in … Continue reading →

RAPS leashes new deal

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:00:04 +0000

The society that runs Richmond’s animal control service has been awarded a new two-year contract — at almost double the price.

Run, rabbit, run: City eyes total ban

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:00:04 +0000

Sonya Kamp, RAPS assistant manager, with one of the many rescued bunnies in the spring.

City wants animals put ahead of permits

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:00:04 +0000

The city of Peoria wants the county to consider offering full-service animal control services in lieu of paying any city permitting fees for construction of the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

‘Horrifying’ discovery of cat cannibalism leads to charges

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 01:00:06 +0000

NORRISTOWN Saying animal protection officials were “horrified” to find a dozen dead cats that had resorted to cannibalism to try to stay alive in a Whitpain home, authorities have charged the pet owner with animal cruelty for allegedly leaving them … Continue reading →

A column dealing with road kill strikes a chord with readers

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 01:00:06 +0000

After writing a recent column on road kill I got a lot of comments from readers who said they go out and pick up the dead critters.