Cute and Funny Halloween Pet Costumes

I do not dress up my own dog, but I thought these 2 costumes were really GREAT!
Check them out:

http://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/pet-costumes-for-halloween-cute-and-clever/#comments

http://www.puplife.com/blogs/dog-blog/4405652-halloween-photo-contest-entry-jonas-the-oompa-loompa

I thought the Oompa-Loompa one was VERY FUNNY especially since the owner dressed up too...LOL!
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Dogs Dressed up for Halloween

This ladies blog had a couple of dogs dressed up for Halloween, so I thought you would get a chuckle from it.
http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/the_poodle_and_dog_blog/2011/10/i-wasnt-going-to-post-any-dogs-in-halloween-costumes-this-year-but.html

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Miracle Dog Survives the Gas Chamber

This Poor Beagle and 20 other dogs were sentented to the Gas Chamber!This Beagle (named Daniel) actually survived this horrific act!
Not only that, but afterward, they found out that Daniel was a wonderful dog and great with children!
I really wish they would MAKE SURE the animal IS ACTUALLY Dangerous.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/28/-dog-daniel-gas-chamber-euthanasia_n_1064030.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk2%7C108393

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Another chance for Dusty, Reilly and Monroe

Another chance for Dusty, Reilly and Monroe

A couple of months ago, a large number of animal welfare advocates from around the country became aware, and upset, that three dogs named Dusty, Reilly and Monroe, were sentenced to death.
The dogs were among several that were rescued from an alleged dog fighting ring in Michigan, was said to have failed his behavioral evaluation and was slated to be killed.
However, the video footage of Dusty's evaluation was made public -- and, upon watching the video, it was pretty much everyone's opinion that Dusty performed admirably.
Last week, the Monroe County Judge overturned the decision toe euthanize the dogs and that the dogs do not pose a threat to public safety.
This is a huge win for the dogs, and win over failed behavior evaluations. Congrats to the folks in Michigan who fought so hard for the dogs and I"m hopeful that the Buster Foundation can get custody of the dogs soon.

We found this story on another persons blog. (http://btoellner.typepad.com/kcdogblog/2011/10/another-chance-for-dusty-reilly-and-monroe.html)
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When a lesson in dog bites becomes a lesson in discrimination

Earlier this week, an Easter Oregon School Superintendent gave his students an unintentional lesson in discrimination.

The school had often had a local animal shelter and animal control officers come to the school to teach the students about dog bite prevention. This sounds like a great program -- as young children are often the victims of dog attacks and many times it is the child's behavior around the dog (whether it be teasing the dog, not recognizing canine body language, or the instinct to run from an aggressive dog - often while screaming - that sparks prey drive) that helps incite the attack. So teaching children about dog behavior can be very important.

In fact, this very same program had been credited with helping a local 3rd grader from having serious injuries. Just a month ago, the young boy was attacked by a "German Shepherd mix" and the boy, remembering what he had been taught, dropped to the ground, curled up into a ball and kept his head down. He was bitten by the dog, but not seriously hurt.

However, when the animal control officers and representatives from the Blue Mountain Humane Association showed up for the class, the Superintendent Larry Glaze decided to ban the dog they brought with them. The reason? The dog they brought with them was a 'pit bull'.

It didn't matter that the dog was a well-behaved dog. Or that the dog was great with children and had actually been in area schools on many occassions without incident several times before. Nope, the dog was a 'pit bull', so it was not allowed.

So instead of a lesson in dog bite education - which can be enhanced with a gentle dog with a fierce reputation - -the students got a lesson in discrimination instead. They got a lesson in what it's like to be banned because of perceptions and stereotypes instead of on reality -- and how wrong that type of thinking is. Hopefully some smart teacher will take the opportunity to explain the lesson to these children so they understand at an early age that this type of discrimination -- based on ignorance and bias - is wrong. It could be just as important a lesson for these children as the dog bite prevention....

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Jury clears dog walker in dog poop case

I read this story and I first I thought it was funny, but then I remembered ALL the Times I pick up my dogs poops and How many other dogs poops I do see that other dog owners DO NOT pick up!What is with people who walk their dogs at our public school yard and refuse to pick up after their dogs!
Several times my wife and I have picked up strangers poops just so that the young children do not step in it (we bring extra bags just for this purpose). Some people just do not care enough to do the right think...PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG CRAPS!
http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/the_poodle_and_dog_blog/2011/10/jury-clears-dog-walker-in-dog-poop-case.html
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Pit Bull Rescues Woman from Aneurysm

I found this amazing story (Video) about a Pit Bull who saves a woman by warning her husband not to leave their home. This is truly a dog who loves his owner. It is too bad that Pit bulls have a bad rep.http://www.redlasso.com/featured/pit-bull-rescues-woman-from-aneurysm/



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My Ghost Cat – A Four-Pawed Haunting

Here is a Story about a "Ghost Cat" who Visits / Haunts this this person every night!It could be true....You never know!!


http://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/my-ghost-cat/

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Houdini Puppy Escapes Crate

Here is a cute video of a Yorkie Puppy escaping from her crate.Her parents could not figure out how she escaped, so they set up a camera and this is what they saw!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=c8reNJAOsME

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Blind Great Dane and her guide dog seeking new home

I found this heartbreaking story on this Great Dane that lost her eyes!

http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/the_poodle_and_dog_blog/2011/10/blind-great-dane-and-her-guide-dog-seeking-new-home.html
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Blind Lexington athlete making history with dog!!!

This story was posted earlier this week, at that time the links did not work, now they do!
This Young Girl Slowly Lost her Vision, but that did not stop her!!!
She Loved to Run...:-)....Here is Her Story!http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/article/20111015/NEWS01/110150303/Blind-Lexington-athlete-making-history-dog?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage
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Exotic Animals Escape Preserve in Ohio!!!

I found this story on AOL Today and thought it should be shared with everyone.Places like this one in Ohio, really should be more careful with these animals.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/19/exotic-animals-escape-owner-found-dead_n_1019286.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk2%7C105511

I have also decided to share a photo of my girl "Penny" (a Vizsla)!!!
She just turned 8 years old this past Tuesday
She is waiting for me to take her out to the park for her daily run...:-)
By the way...That is HER Couch...LOL..:-)
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Do you and your pet have a psychic connection?

Here is a story about the amazing connection most of make with our Furry Friends!!!
Sometimes our pets are more human than we are!!!
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http://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/2011/10/16/do-you-and-your-pet-have-a-psychic-connection/

Blind Lexington athlete making history with dog!!!

This Young Girl Slowly Lost her Vision, but that did not stop her!!!
She Loved to Run...:-)....Here is Her Story!
http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/article/20111015/NEWS01/110150303/Blind-Lexington-athlete-making-history-dog?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage
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Dog #201 – Why Petland Should Stop Selling Puppies #BtC4A

Of course We ALL Know how horrible Puppy mills are!
I cannot Understand WHY Petland is STLL selling puppies from puppy mills!!!
We should all have a small part in getting rid of puppy mills.
Here is a another story on that subject.
http://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/2011/10/15/dog-201-why-petland-should-stop-selling-puppies-btc4a/
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The dogs of Thomas Jefferson...:-)

Here is an article on Thomas Jefferson who owned a Briard, he had discovered this Breed of dog and fell in love with them. Read the story and find out how.
http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/the_poodle_and_dog_blog/2011/10/the-dogs-of-thomas-jefferson.html
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A New Bipartisan Law would make Dog Bandanas Mandatory!!!

A New Bipartisan Law would make Dog Bandanas Mandatory!!!
I cannot believe our Government would waste such valuable time on such a stupid law!
http://www.theonion.com/articles/new-bipartisan-law-would-make-dog-neckerchiefs-man,26301/
Tell us waht you think.
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Registry of Animal Abusers Available Online!

Here is an Article on a NEW Law in Suffolk County NY.
Convicted Animal Abusers Must Register Their Info on this Website for Everyone to See!
http://huntington.patch.com/articles/registry-of-animal-abusers-available-online
We Believe this is an important first step in the prevention of animal cruelty!
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Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross, Suffolk County SPCA Officer and Justin's new guardian Regina Benfante and Legislator Jon Cooper with Justin Credit Legislator Jon Cooper's Office

Harry Potter Dog, Too Famous to Adopt???

We found this article on the famous dog from the Harry Potter movies.
It seems he is noe too famous to adopt...poor dog needs a good home.
Hope somone can help him.
http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/the_poodle_and_dog_blog/2011/10/harry-potter-dogtoo-famous-to-adopt-rescue-says.html

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"Animals Make us Human" a Paper & Video on Dr. Grandin

Dr. Temple Grandin is a truly exceptional individual. She has "high-
functioning autism", yet she has revolutionized the handling of
animals within the livestock industry and is a doctor of animal
science, an expert on animal behavior. She attributes her ability to
"see" and understand things like animals do to her autism.

In 2010 there was a movie made about her life, starring Claire Danes
as Dr. Grandin.

There are many video's on youtube about her, including her own
interviews and speeches.
She is an author of many books and papers; this is one that is very
interesting - "Animals Are Not Things":

http://www.grandin.com/welfare/animals.are.not.things.html

Although the above referenced paper is a short read, be prepared to
spend some time reading some of her other works, as well as watching
videos; she is fascinating.

Here is a great intro video to Dr. Grandin:
"Animals Make Us Human":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pwI8ti6Jhk&feature=related

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Dog Survives 15 Stab Wounds!!!

Here is a story on a Dog that was stabbed 15 times by his owners
Then the owner hung himself!
What is this World Coming To!!!
http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/crime/dog-survives-15-stab-wounds



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How Not to Spook Your Pet on Halloween

Here is an interesting article on How Not to Spook Your Pet on Halloween
http://www.petsitusa.com/blog/?p=4515

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Proposals, Puppy Mills and Postulations

Here is an article on some new puppy mill regulations.
We hope this bill improves the condition of the puppies coming out of the mills!!!
http://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/2011/10/05/proposals-puppy-mills-and-postulations/

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Photographing shelter dogs helps find homes for them.

Here is an article on photographing shelter dogs and how they help find them homes.
http://btoellner.typepad.com/kcdogblog/2011/10/you-never-get-a-secong-chance-to-make-a-first-impression.html
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Cats are Smarter than Dogs??? We dont think so!!!

This article is about this lady who believes cats are smarter than dogs.
I owned both and i think she is wrong. Tell us what you think.
http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/the_poodle_and_dog_blog/2011/10/the-natural-superiority-of-cats.html

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Do you recognize this young girl?

 This is the first commercial shoot of teenager Norma Jean Dougherty by photographer Bruno Bernard.
Quite an amazing photograph, I must say.
 http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/the_poodle_and_dog_blog/2011/10/do-you-know-who-this-young-girl-is.html



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Our Armed Forces Really Care About Their Dogs...:-)

Here is a story about Leo (a mutt), who was rescued by Sgt. Tim Johannsen, who just could not leave this poor mutt behind. a true dog lover at heart!
http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/the_poodle_and_dog_blog/2011/10/from-afghanistan-to-downers-groveleo-the-mutt-comes-home.html



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New Puppy Mill Legislation: How You Can Help

This is a article on how we can legally control and put a stop to puppy mills!
This woman rescued this poor dog from a puppy mill and is doing all she can to put a stop to puppy mills.
http://www.petsitusa.com/blog/?p=4406


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