http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:13:26 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:24:37 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Dog-Adoption-Corner-featuring-Puyallup-Metro-Animal-Services?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner Puyallup - Today I visited the Puyallup Metro Animal Services to share some photos of their available dogs for adoption. To be perfectly honest, visiting animal shelters is extraordinarily difficult for me. The longing eyes, fiercerly wagging tail... Rescue Fostering Adoption Puyallup Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:24:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Dog-Adoption-Corner-featuring-Puyallup-Metro-Animal-Services?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Twilight-fans-who-are-dog-lovers-too-have-reason-to-celebrate-Kellan-Lutz?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner Fans of the blockbuster Twilight series, including the latest to hit the silver screen - New Moon, can also find the handsome actor, Kellan Lutz, on the most recent cover of Doggie Aficionado. Kellan Lutz portrays vampire, Emmett Cullen in the... Rescue Adoption Shelter Twilight Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:14:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Twilight-fans-who-are-dog-lovers-too-have-reason-to-celebrate-Kellan-Lutz?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Pets-101-ACCES-Blood-Bank-for-Animals-in-need-of-donors?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner Seattle -- Dog owners are also dog lovers - people who cherish their own pets and care about the welfare of other dogs. Often, dog owners want to help dogs in need, but they aren't sure how they can go about making a difference. Fostering... Medicine health issues Donate Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:01:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Pets-101-ACCES-Blood-Bank-for-Animals-in-need-of-donors?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Pets-101-Tips-for-preventing-separation-anxiety-in-your-dog?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner Separation anxiety is a difficult, frustrating and even heart-breaking problem that can develop in dogs. Many dogs are afflicted with separation anxiety - sometimes the cause is known, sometimes there appears to be no logical explanation. If y... Training Tips puppy Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:35:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Pets-101-Tips-for-preventing-separation-anxiety-in-your-dog?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Followup-to-K9-Northwests-rescue-of-German-shepherds-from-Camp-Wolfgang-Ennis-TX?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner Just last month, word spread like wildfire that Camp Wolfgang in Ennis, TX, was closing its doors. When the volunteers at K9 Northwest heard what was happening, they jumped into action. What happened next was a whirlwind of activity to get the vol... Fostering Adoption Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:18:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Followup-to-K9-Northwests-rescue-of-German-shepherds-from-Camp-Wolfgang-Ennis-TX?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Student-commits-horrific-case-of-animal-abuse-in-Logan-OH?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner A student in Logan, OH is accused of committing a heinous act of animal abuse against a stranger's cat, according to Central Ohio's 10TV news. This story is being shared with readers even though the victim in this case was a cat. Prose... abuse Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:24:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Student-commits-horrific-case-of-animal-abuse-in-Logan-OH?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Pets-101-Choosing-the-best-diet-for-the-dog-who-has-been-diagnosed-with-Chronic-Kidney-Disease?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner Chronic kidney disease is all too common in dogs. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of death for dogs. Keeping dogs on a proper renal diet will not cure them, but it will improve their quality of life, and typically can extend the number of... health issues Diet Pets 101 renal failure Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:22:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Pets-101-Choosing-the-best-diet-for-the-dog-who-has-been-diagnosed-with-Chronic-Kidney-Disease?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Bulldog-gives-birth-to-21-puppies-in-Columbus-IN?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner Fox news, in their Across America report, has video of a dog owner in Columbia, IL sharing news of the birth of 21 puppies to his American Bulldog. The mother was in labor for 20 hours, with approximately one puppy born each hour. Sadly, 4 of the ... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:54:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Bulldog-gives-birth-to-21-puppies-in-Columbus-IN?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Pets-101-Recognizing-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-canine-dementia-in-your-dog?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner It's hard enough to watch the physical deterioration of our dogs. After all, they age much more quickly than humans, and we have to watch their physical decline. But many dogs also experience canine dementia.  By the age of 7, approxi... Aging Old dogs senior dogs canine dementia Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:03:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Pets-101-Recognizing-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-canine-dementia-in-your-dog?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Pets-101-Dealing-with-destructive-puppy-chewing?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner Puppies are undeniably adorable and oh so easy to fall in love with. But, those razor sharp little teeth can definitely pack a punch! Puppies use their mouths to explore, alleviate boredom, and just out of curiosity. Those on the receiving end... Exercise Tips puppy Pets 101 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:37:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Pets-101-Dealing-with-destructive-puppy-chewing?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d31-FBI-K9-loses-life-in-Dearborn-MI-shootout?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner Just last Wednesday, a Belgian Malinois by the name of Freddy, lost his life while on the job as an FBI K-9 in Dearborn, MI. ABC News reports that the 3 yr old dog was caught in the cross-fire between FBI agents and alleged terror suspects.&nb... Dog News protection Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:29:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d31-FBI-K9-loses-life-in-Dearborn-MI-shootout?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Dogs-and-chocolate-how-much-is-too-much-A-special-note-with-Halloween-around-the-corner?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner Some may think that dogs have a less than discerning palate. After all, they eat grass, sometimes garbage, and ewww, poop....But, truth be told, many dogs do in fact, enjoy non-dog foods that even we humans consider to be good. Well, Halloween... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:51:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Dogs-and-chocolate-how-much-is-too-much-A-special-note-with-Halloween-around-the-corner?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Pets-101-No-more-stinky-dog-smell-in-the-house?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner The seasons have officially changed, bringing more rain, more mud, more of a chance that the dog is going to smell. Let's face it, having a stinky dog, and worse yet, a stinky house, is not fun! Compounding the problem, the cooler temperatures... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:41:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Pets-101-No-more-stinky-dog-smell-in-the-house?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Furkids911-Dog-Rescue-and-followup-to-3-ownerless-Dalmations-in-Sequim-WA?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner When a board member with Furkidz911 read my article about the 3 Dalmations who lost their owner in an accident, she inquired if the rescue could assist with their placement. Initially, the thought was no, as Furkidz911 was set up to help shelter d... Rescue Fostering Adoption News senior dogs Donate Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:37:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Furkids911-Dog-Rescue-and-followup-to-3-ownerless-Dalmations-in-Sequim-WA?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Pets-101-The-ABCs-of-puppy-pottytraining?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner One of the most difficult tasks that go along with puppy ownership is potty training. Let's face it; nobody likes pee and poo in their house. Adding to the problem is the extremely small bladder size of the puppy, their tendency to get excited... Tips puppy ownership Pets 101 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:16:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Pets-101-The-ABCs-of-puppy-pottytraining?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Followup-on-K9-Hunter-from-NY--and-his-plight-to-retire?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner 7 yr old Hunter, a German shepherd K-9 officer for New York's Orange County Sheriff's office,  is currently caught in the middle of a war waging between his department, and his prior handler, Ed Josefovitz. Please refer to the article... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:37:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Followup-on-K9-Hunter-from-NY--and-his-plight-to-retire?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Orange-County--K9-officer-Hunter-being-denied-retirement-despite-worsening-heart-condition?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner There is a interesting, complicated and rather heart-breaking story out of Orange County, NY that is raging over a 7 yr old K-9 officer by the name of Hunter.  Hunter's current handler, Ed Josefovitz, is leaving the department and has requested ... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:35:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Orange-County--K9-officer-Hunter-being-denied-retirement-despite-worsening-heart-condition?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Untimely-death-of-dog-owner-leaves-3-Dalmations-searching-for-home?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner A tragic and untimely motorcycle accident claimed the life of Kevin Michael O'Brien on Sept. 27 in Sequim. Adding to the trauma and heartache are his 3 beloved Dalmations which were left ownerless after the accident claimed Kevin's life. ... Dog Rescue ownership Adoption News Old dogs senior dogs Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:24:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Untimely-death-of-dog-owner-leaves-3-Dalmations-searching-for-home?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Western-Washington-adoptable-German-Shepherds-of-the-week?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner The past week has shone a spotlight on the Camp Wolfgang closure in Ennis, TX. Today, the spotlight turns to some local German shepherds right here in Western Washington who are currently searching for their own families. If you are not able to he... Rescue Fostering Old dogs Dogs senior dogs Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:09:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Western-Washington-adoptable-German-Shepherds-of-the-week?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Urgent--K9-Northwest--needs-assistance-rescuing-30-Camp-Wolfgang-Shepherds?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner K9 Northwest, a training and rescue facility in Tacoma, WA, is preparing to head to Ennis, TX to retrieve 30 German shepherds from the failing shelter, Camp Wolfgang.The Washington based organization is committed to rescuing  30 dogs and they ha... Dog Rescue Fostering Adoption News Donate Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:42:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2111-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Urgent--K9-Northwest--needs-assistance-rescuing-30-Camp-Wolfgang-Shepherds?cid=exrss-Tacoma-Dogs-Examiner