http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:31:35 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:55 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Christmas-deals-for-your-pooch-with-Jeffers-Pet?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner Rocky is hoping for a forever family for Christmas.  Jeffers Pet, a wholesale pet supplier in Dothan, Alabama, will soon be having a fabulous Fifteen Days of Christmas sale.  In this sale, one item is offered at half the normal price for o... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Christmas-deals-for-your-pooch-with-Jeffers-Pet?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Pubs-and-Pups-to-raise-money-for-Birminghams-dog-park?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner Join other dog lovers on Saturday, November 14th from 1 to 5 pm at Dave's Pizza in Homewood (1819 29th Ave S) for fun, food, and fundraising.  Although the City of Birmingham and the Public Works department have paid for the fence installation i... dog related events Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:07:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Pubs-and-Pups-to-raise-money-for-Birminghams-dog-park?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Nearly-indestructable-dog-toys-by-Planet-Dog-are-also-recyclable?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Planet Dog, makers of the Orbee line of dog toys, have added a new line of toys made from recycled materials.  As tough toys, they are difficult to destroy, but for dogs who are adept at tearing apart other... living with dogs Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:53:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Nearly-indestructable-dog-toys-by-Planet-Dog-are-also-recyclable?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Petapalooza-on-Halloween-in-Birmingham?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner Rocky hopes to meet his forever family at Pet-a-palooza. Join other animal lovers at Veteran's Park on Valleydale Rd on Saturday, October 31, 2009 for the 6th annual Pet-a-palooza from 9 am to 2 pm.  Attendants are encouraged to come dresse... dog related events Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:37:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Petapalooza-on-Halloween-in-Birmingham?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Join-Bark-for-a-Park-at-the-Green-Springs-Dog-Park-for-the-Grand-Opening?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner   Birmingham, Alabama's very first off leash dog park will be opening on October 17, 2009 with a grand opening ceremony at 9 am.  Built within George Ward Park, the new Green Springs Dog Park will be a fully fenced area for all well be... dog related events Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:34:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Join-Bark-for-a-Park-at-the-Green-Springs-Dog-Park-for-the-Grand-Opening?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Backpack-with-the-dog-a-faster-way-to-exercise-and-drain-energy?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner Lilly likes her Outward Hound pack. Many people with dogs know they should be walking them every day for the best doggie behaviour but due to other responsibilities, don't.  While long and interesting walks are best for both the body and mind (... living with dogs Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:29:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Backpack-with-the-dog-a-faster-way-to-exercise-and-drain-energy?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Bark-for-a-Park-is-finally-happening-with-the-first-dog-park-in-Birmingham?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner   Today, October 8th at 10:30 am, at George Ward Park will be the announcement of groundbreaking for Birmingham's very first off leash dog park.  Bark for a Park has been working for some time to raise money for fencing and other facil... dog related events Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:03:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Bark-for-a-Park-is-finally-happening-with-the-first-dog-park-in-Birmingham?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Blessing-of-the-animals-in-honor-of-St-Francis-of-Assisi?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner St. Francis at prayer by Esteban Pérez, Bartolomé Animal lovers, whether believers or not or just simply indifferent, are encouraged to visit local ceremonies this month in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals (a... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:09:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Blessing-of-the-animals-in-honor-of-St-Francis-of-Assisi?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Besseme-City-Council-meeting-to-discuss-appalling-conditions-at-local-shelter?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner   The Bessemer, Al mayor declined to accept $2000 of pet food donated by a local businessman.  Why?  Because the local businessman runs a completely legal charity bingo parlor and the mayor seems to believe accepting a gift from h... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:35:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Besseme-City-Council-meeting-to-discuss-appalling-conditions-at-local-shelter?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Cobb-County-flooding-causing-numerous-animals-to-die?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner   The flooding of northern Georgia, especially in Cobb County, is causing a huge crisis with displaced pets.  Cobb County animal control facilities are putting animals to sleep in massive numbers to make room for the flooding intakes.&... dog rescue Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:19:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Cobb-County-flooding-causing-numerous-animals-to-die?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d23-HR-3501-HAPPY-Act-for-tax-deductions-of-pet-related-expenses?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner   H.R. 3501, also known as the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years Act (HAPPY Act), would allow for federal tax deductions of qualified pet-related expenses.  The text of this proposed bill, currently before the Ways and Means Com... dog laws Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:20:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d23-HR-3501-HAPPY-Act-for-tax-deductions-of-pet-related-expenses?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d7-HOTC-Dog-Fair-2009?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner Dogs like Rocky will be looking for their forever home. The annual Huntsville Obedience Training Club Dog Fair will be held at Monte Sano State Park on Saturday, September 12, 2009.  The fair begins at 9 am and is concluded at 3 pm.  Monte... dog related events Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:59:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d7-HOTC-Dog-Fair-2009?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Dogs-101-How-to-fight-animal-cruelty-in-Birmingham?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner Imagine what a cruel person could do to this sweet puppy. From dogfighting to simple neglect, animal cruelty can come in many forms.  Although there are people who fight and torture dogs, and recent raids in Randolph County, Alabama are evidenc... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:24:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Dogs-101-How-to-fight-animal-cruelty-in-Birmingham?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Sketches-for-Shepherds-fun-art-and-fundraising?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner Dakota is a beautiful German Shepherd waiting for his forever home. Sketches for Shepherds, a fundraising event benefitting German Shepherd Rescue of Central Alabama, will be hosted by the Molly and Max Boutique on Saturday, August 29 from 11 am to ... dog related events Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:07:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Sketches-for-Shepherds-fun-art-and-fundraising?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Gimme-Shelter-fundraiser-and-architectural-showoff?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner On Saturday August 22, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and the American Institute of Architects Birmingham Chapter will come together to raise funds for homeless pets and show off some fabulous architectural skills in the 3rd annual Gimme Shelt... dog related events Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:10:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Gimme-Shelter-fundraiser-and-architectural-showoff?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Picasso-Pets-auction-to-benefit-Hand-in-Paw?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner Hand in Paw, a non-profit based in Birmingham, Alabama, is an organization that utilizes the many benefits of pets to aid people undergoing various difficulties.  In Animal Assisted Therapy, dogs and cats give love, understanding, and acceptance... dog related events Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:47:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Picasso-Pets-auction-to-benefit-Hand-in-Paw?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Dogs-101-If-I-cant-afford-to-feed-my-pet-where-can-I-get-help-in-Alabama?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner With job loss at such a high rate, salary cuts on the rise, and prices soaring, many people are struggling.  When the finances are so tight that the choice of buying your pet food or paying the water bill has arisen, there is help. First, if th... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:27:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Dogs-101-If-I-cant-afford-to-feed-my-pet-where-can-I-get-help-in-Alabama?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Bubbles-and-Sloopy-want-a-forever-home?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner Dixie Dachshund Rescue Bubbles and Sloopy, 3 and 1.5 yr olds, are two adorable Dachshunds currently in the care of Dixie Dachshund Rescue.  After being left in a tiny pen with no food or water for 7 days after the owner moved, these two were ve... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:55:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Bubbles-and-Sloopy-want-a-forever-home?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Trinka-wants-a-forever-home?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner Trinka is quite comfy in her chair. As part of Petfinder's Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet day on August 12, dogs in need of forever homes will be featured over the next week. Trinka is a beautiful 4.5 yr old purebred German Shepherd Dog weighing 60 lbs ... dog rescue Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:05:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Trinka-wants-a-forever-home?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Adopt-a-less-adoptable-pet-day?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner Mystic has a bum leg but she's a great dog. August 12 is Petfinder's "Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet" day spotlighting seniors, special needs, or dogs that have just been plain overlooked.  All dogs deserve a wonderful, loving home and mo... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:32:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7557-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Adopt-a-less-adoptable-pet-day?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Dog-Care-Examiner