http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:45 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:51:17 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Love-to-work-with-dogs--Humane-Society-offers-program-for-high-school-kids-Video?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Peninsula Humane Society animal control staffFrom a Peninsula Humane Society press release:November 22, 2009 (San Mateo) – The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) invites high school students to explore two distinct, but related anim... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:51:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Love-to-work-with-dogs--Humane-Society-offers-program-for-high-school-kids-Video?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Service-dogs-for-war-veterans-in-line-to-win-50000-Rachael-Ray-prize?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner David and Summer (Courtesy of Freedom Service Dogs)The Mutt Madness Awards are Rachel Ray's contribution to animal welfare causes which will donate $50,000 to the winning organization voted for by her viewers and visitors to her website.To qualify fo... service dogs war veterans Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Service-dogs-for-war-veterans-in-line-to-win-50000-Rachael-Ray-prize?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Dogs-are-made-of-atoms-no-really-video?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Teaching kids (and some adults) about science can be frustrating and hopeless.  That is until you see it easily explained by a group of Golden Retrievers.In this video a team of highly trained dogs illustrates how atoms are structured.  Pai... dogs teach science Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:47:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Dogs-are-made-of-atoms-no-really-video?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Pit-bull-music-video-unintentional-hit-Video?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner John ShipeTo know a pit bull is to love a pit bull.  For musician John Shipe, befriending his fiance's pit bull Zoe, was all it took for him to lose his childhood fear of dogs and gain a deep appreciation for this bully breed.In fact, Shipe was ... pit bull blues video Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:47:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Pit-bull-music-video-unintentional-hit-Video?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Dogs-of-the-week-need-homes-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Holiday book gift idea: ROVER by Andrew Grant (AP Photo:AndrewGrant) Both the San Francisco SPCA and the Marin Humane Society have some pretty special dogs who are looking to move in with you.  Who better than a dog to make your home that m... adoptable dogs Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:52:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Dogs-of-the-week-need-homes-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Dogfighting-growing-in-popularity-in-Afghanistan-Slideshow?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Afghans cheer their dogs (AP/Photo Gemunu Amarasinghe)Although illegal in every state in this country, dogfighting is becoming increasingly popular in Afghanistan.  In a country lacking entertainment venues, for many Afghans, watching and bettin... dog fighting Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:50:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Dogfighting-growing-in-popularity-in-Afghanistan-Slideshow?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d30-The-Haunted-TV-series-on-Animal-Planet-too-late-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Do animals have a sixth sense? Does your dog perk his ears seconds before a door mysteriously slams shut in the room next door? If you think your dog can sense the netherworld where others cannot, the two of you will want to tune into Animal Plane... animal planet Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:45:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d30-The-Haunted-TV-series-on-Animal-Planet-too-late-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Dog-safety-for-Halloween-night?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Between parties and trick-or-treating, forgetting the needs of the family dog can lead to some November 1st headaches. Here is a list of helpful tips to make sure your dogs are safe this Halloween, and the days following: 1. Keep candy especi... Halloween safety tips for dogs Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:58:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Dog-safety-for-Halloween-night?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Dog-costume-dos-and-donts-for-Halloween-events?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner The classic Dog As Pumpkin costume (Courtesy MHS)A recent poll by CARE2 asked the question "Do you think it is cruel to dress your pet up for Halloween?" Forty-two percent of responders believed this was more stupid than cruel, while 25% fe... pet costumes Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:57:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Dog-costume-dos-and-donts-for-Halloween-events?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Dogs-get-their-howl-on-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit hereHalloween events geared for dogs and companion animals are taking place all over the San Francisco Bay Area.  Find events listed below that are taking place in your neighborhood.October 18 OAKLAND"Dog Cos... Halloweeen events for dogs Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:20:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Dogs-get-their-howl-on-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Sniper-attacks-puppy-mill-protesters-Video?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Typical puppy mill (courtesy Animal's Voice)  Two people were shot with two-millimeter brass bullets fired from a pneumatic rifle during a protest rally outside of a Santa Monica, California store known for selling puppy mill dogs.  The tw... puppy mills Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:47:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Sniper-attacks-puppy-mill-protesters-Video?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Dog-news-bursting-at-the-seams?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Dog at Marin Humane SocietyAB 241, The Responsible Breeder Act, or "Puppy MiIl Bill," which would have limited the number of intact cats or dogs maintained by a breeder/seller, was passed with bipartisan support in the California legislatur... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:18:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Dog-news-bursting-at-the-seams?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d10-October-is-AdoptAShelterDog-Month-Video?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Shelter dog waiting to meet you.October is that special time of year when the American Humane Association encourages everyone to consider adopting a shelter dog.  Millions of dogs are surrendered to animal shelters each year, and all of them are... adopt dogs Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:15:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d10-October-is-AdoptAShelterDog-Month-Video?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d8-How-humane-is-San-Francisco--Chime-in?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner A rescued dog waits for his dad to pick him up.Having your city rank number one in a category (such as lowest crime rate, most athletic, etc.) is something civic leaders love to brag about.  Back in 2007 the Humane Society of the United States (... humane city Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:30:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d8-How-humane-is-San-Francisco--Chime-in?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Leaving-on-an-airplane-with-a-dog?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Dogs on airplanes not such an unusual sight.Last night I was in the Miami International Airport standing with the throng of passengers waiting to get on board our flight to San Francisco.  When my eye scans a crowd, of course I am always hoping ... dog travel Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:58:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Leaving-on-an-airplane-with-a-dog?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Animal-shelters-are-not-dog-pounds?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Brigid Wasson and a boxer at So. Co. Animal ShelterWe've all heard the misnomers attributed to the field of animal control:  "dog pound," "death row," "dog catcher."  Shelter employees are sensitive to these te... animal shelters Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:33:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Animal-shelters-are-not-dog-pounds?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Shelter-dogs-get-national-exposure-through-huge-campaign?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner "Welcome Waggin" takes dogs from overcrowded shelters (AP Jacquelyn Martin)Shelter animals are about to have their worlds rocked with the launch of a new national campaign called The Shelter Pet Project.  Coordinated by the Humane Soci... adopt dogs Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:16:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Shelter-dogs-get-national-exposure-through-huge-campaign?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Dog-on-a-table-competes-with-cat?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Abby on top of the worldCats sleeping on the kitchen table are not something you want your mother-in-law to see.  Stevie, the larger of my two cats, takes full advantage of our table's wide dimensions to spread his fur infested length across the... funny dog Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:19:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Dog-on-a-table-competes-with-cat?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Show-dogs-compete-while-street-dogs-are-rescued?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Shitzu is groomed at Expo Can Mexico 2009 Intl dog show (AP Eduardo/Verdugo)This past Thursday, the Expo Can Mexico 2009 International Dog Show was held in Mexico City.  Breeds such as Shitzu's and Yorkshire terriers, valued in the thousands of ... dog rescue Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:31:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Show-dogs-compete-while-street-dogs-are-rescued?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Jessica-Simpsons-dog-tragedy-a-lesson-for-leashes?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner Small, white dog similar to DaisyDog owners who let their dogs wander off leash are not only violating the law in most jurisdictions, they are also putting their own dog at terrible risk. (YOUR ADOPTED DOG) When a high profile celebrity like Jes... jessica simpson Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:17:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2786-SF-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Jessica-Simpsons-dog-tragedy-a-lesson-for-leashes?cid=exrss-SF-Dogs-Examiner