http://www.examiner.com/dallas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:29:13 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-1911-Dallas-Pet-Scene-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Boy-with-autism-steps-up-returns-missing-dog-he-adopted?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets Once in a while we all need to be reminded about the nobility of doing the right thing. And sometimes it takes a child to show up and teach the lesson. Last week, Mansfield News Journal reported that a boy with autism found a small white dog... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:16:27 GMT Lauren v. - Dallas Pet Scene Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1911-Dallas-Pet-Scene-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Boy-with-autism-steps-up-returns-missing-dog-he-adopted?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-7641-Dallas-Animal-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Judge-rules-100-Min-Pins-from-Lone-Star-Min-Pin-Rescue-will-not-be-going-back?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets On Wednesday, a Dallas judge ruled that none of the 100+ Min Pins and 4 cats seized from Lone Star Min Pin Rescue last week were to be returned.  The animals will remain at Dallas Animal Services for now, while arrangements are made to transfer... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:21:25 GMT Rebecca Poling - Dallas Animal Rescue Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7641-Dallas-Animal-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Judge-rules-100-Min-Pins-from-Lone-Star-Min-Pin-Rescue-will-not-be-going-back?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-2924-Dallas-Pet-Laws-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Puerto-Rican-legislature-overturns-pit-bull-ban?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets The Puerto Rico legislature voted last week to repeal 11-year-old Law # 158 which prohibits the possession, introduction, importation and breeding of American Pit Bull Terriers, their hybrids and crosses in Puerto Rico. It is estimated that Puerto... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:19:47 GMT Laura Dapkus - Dallas Pet Laws Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2924-Dallas-Pet-Laws-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Puerto-Rican-legislature-overturns-pit-bull-ban?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-2514-Dallas-Dog-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Aussie-and-Border-Collie-Night-at-Unleashed-Dog-Park?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets Here are some pictures from Aussie and Border Collie Night at Unleashed Dog Park. The first picture is the start of the dog race across the park. Just like all of the other Breed Nights at Unleashed there were many activities and contests for the... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:56:05 GMT Steve Hensley - Dallas Dog Rescue Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2514-Dallas-Dog-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Aussie-and-Border-Collie-Night-at-Unleashed-Dog-Park?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-26785-North-Dallas-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Breed-Profile-Greyhound?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets What was that flash? Did you see it? Was it a bird? A plane? No! It's a Greyhound! Running flat out, a Greyhound can reach speeds of up to 40 mph (65 kilometers per hour). This athletic dog is perhaps best known as a racing dog, which in... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:49:25 GMT Susannah Wollman - North Dallas Pets Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26785-North-Dallas-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Breed-Profile-Greyhound?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-29519-South-Dallas-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m11d15-SPCA-of-Texas-hosts-Fur-Ball?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets Animal lovers joined the SPCA of Texas on November 14th at the Hilton Anatole in the Grand Ballroom for Fur Ball. The annual event served as a way to raise money for the animals in the community. The evening included a dinner, a live auction, and... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:53:03 GMT Shelly Vaughan - South Dallas Pet News Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29519-South-Dallas-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m11d15-SPCA-of-Texas-hosts-Fur-Ball?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-26438-North-Dallas-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d14-National-READ-Day?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) is celebrating national R.E.A.D day on Saturday, November 14th. It is also R.E.A.D.'s 10th anniversary. Since beginning in Salt Lake City, the concept of children reading with dogs has spread nationally,... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:01:23 GMT Adrianne Tidwell - North Dallas Pets Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26438-North-Dallas-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d14-National-READ-Day?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-2245-Dallas-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Lost-pets-with-microchips-much-more-likely-to-find-their-way-back-home?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets Animals implanted with microchips are much more likely to be returned home than those without, according to a recent national study. The return rate was 20 times higher for lost cats and almost three times higher for lost dogs, according to Linda... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:32:17 GMT Pat Pape - Dallas Pet News Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2245-Dallas-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Lost-pets-with-microchips-much-more-likely-to-find-their-way-back-home?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-11581-Dallas-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Book-signing-at-Unleashed--With-celebrity-guests?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets “TOP DOGS AND THEIR PETS” BOOK SIGNING AT UNLEASHED WITH CELEBRITY GUEST WHAT: Unleashed Indoor Dog Parks will host renowned Dallas Morning News photographer and author, David Woo, for a book signing of “Top Dogs and... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:40:42 GMT Cheryl Spencer - Dallas Pet Training Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11581-Dallas-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Book-signing-at-Unleashed--With-celebrity-guests?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-9510-Dallas-Pet-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Get-a-unique-pet-tag-and-support-animals-at-Petidformecom--Help-an-Animal--Buy-a-Tag?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets Are you tired of your pet’s boring old name tag? Or maybe you’re just annoyed by the constant clanking of metal tags and rings. If so, you need to check out the unique driver’s license-like pet tags at Pet ID For Me.   This... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:10:13 GMT Hali Hinz - Dallas Pet Care Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9510-Dallas-Pet-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Get-a-unique-pet-tag-and-support-animals-at-Petidformecom--Help-an-Animal--Buy-a-Tag?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-9033-Dallas-Horse-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d4-How-not-to-load-your-horse-trailer--stolen-passenger-bags-from-travelers-in-Phoenix?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets There are numerous means and methods that you can use when loading your horse trailer.  Usually you load one or more horses.   However, it is not advisable is to frequently use your horse trailer without a horse and visit a... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:59:20 GMT Kathleen Kettenbeil - Dallas Horse Training Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9033-Dallas-Horse-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d4-How-not-to-load-your-horse-trailer--stolen-passenger-bags-from-travelers-in-Phoenix?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-3334-Dallas-Pet-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Best-ways-to-handle-teething-of-your-puppy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets When most people bring home their cute new puppies, the furthest thing from their minds is the stressful time of teething. Just as with babies teething, puppies will want to chew on everything they can get their mouth on. This can lead to total destruction... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:07:34 GMT Maurice Aguirre - Dallas Pet Shelters Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3334-Dallas-Pet-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Best-ways-to-handle-teething-of-your-puppy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-22504-Dallas-Pet-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Reptile-Basic-Care?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets Reptiles have very unique needs when it comes to keeping them as pets. Since reptiles are cold blooded they need heat sources. They have a unique way to metabolize calcium that makes specialized lighting a necessity. And since reptiles live in almost... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:05:21 GMT Debra-ann Phipps - Dallas Pet Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22504-Dallas-Pet-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Reptile-Basic-Care?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-2669-Denton-Pet-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Archies-in-search-of-his-pals?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets Recently, I was talking with Nick from Save The Animals Rescue Society, or STARS, about many of the great animals they have that are in need of permanent homes. “Adoptions are pretty slow and it has been that way for a while now, “ Nick... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:44:11 GMT Angel Fitzpatrick - Denton Pet Adoption Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2669-Denton-Pet-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Archies-in-search-of-his-pals?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-17744-North-Dallas-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Dog-Scouts-of-America?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets There’s nothing like a dog in uniform! Meet BJ, Dog Scout of America, photo right. Dog Scouts of America will meet this Saturday from 2-4p.m. at the Woodland West Church of Christ gym on 3101 W. Park Row, Arlington. This meeting is all about Dog... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:24:35 GMT Liani Parker - North Dallas Dogs Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17744-North-Dallas-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Dog-Scouts-of-America?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-2407-Grand-Prairie-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Get-healthy-with-your-dog-this-summer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets I'll confess, I'm not much for diets. I can go for a few days on nothing but fruit, vegetables and grilled chicken, but sooner or later the call of the nachos becomes more than I can resist! My sweet Ben, however, has been on a diet for about two years... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:54:46 GMT Hilary Evitt - Grand Prairie Dogs Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2407-Grand-Prairie-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Get-healthy-with-your-dog-this-summer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-2897-Irving-Pets-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Microchipping-leads-to-Irving-reunion?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets   In December of 2008, two young men found a young, emaciated Pit-bull puppy wandering a dangerous intersection in Irving. They took the dog home, gave it a bath, gave it food and posted an ad on several lost pet websites. Two months went by... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:11:55 GMT Sheila Hrabal - Irving Pets Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2897-Irving-Pets-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Microchipping-leads-to-Irving-reunion?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-10318-Dallas-Pets-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Healthy-pets-on-a-budget-part-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets  Previously, I wrote about three tips for frugal pet care. Here is Part 2 of Healthy Pets on a Budget: Feed the best pet food you can afford. For me right now, that’s Nature’s Variety Prairie for the dogs, Purina... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:27:36 GMT Monica Moline - Dallas Pets Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10318-Dallas-Pets-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Healthy-pets-on-a-budget-part-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-4778-Dallas-Rabbits-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Rabbit-habitats?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets Heed the following warning: do not go to a pet store to buy housing for your rabbit. Whether you have a pet rabbit, a show rabbit, one rabbit, or 100 do not think you have to pay gargantuan prices for outlandish rabbit homes. At any fine... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:28:16 GMT Katy Estill - Dallas Rabbits Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4778-Dallas-Rabbits-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Rabbit-habitats?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-4077-Dallas-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Pet-Rescue-Dilemma?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets Rescue Friends is challenged with a huge dilemma. Do we support the herculean efforts of the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) in helping to pass the puppy mill legislation that is currently being reviewed by the state legislature or do we run... Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:25:37 GMT Nicholas Rudolph - Dallas Pet Rescue Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4077-Dallas-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Pet-Rescue-Dilemma?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Pets