Here is an interesting story about a woman who traded her modeling career for a life working with sled dogs. Her work rehabilitating unwanted sled dogs stands out in marked contrast to the comments made by many following the slaughter of more than 100 in Whistler earlier this year.http://bit.ly/eOiOdi
Month: March 2011
Woman files $60k claim against Seattle power co.
The woman whose dog was electrocuted on Thanksgiving day has filed a $60,000 claim against Seattle City Light. Photo c/o Lisa McKibben She agrees to accept half that if they take sme proactive steps to educate the public and employees, and prevent this type tragedy from happening again.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014472670_dogclaim12m.htmlmore after the jump While many of the…
the joy of dogs
If you ever doubt the healing power dogs or the simple joy they can bring, check out this story. It is about the therapy dog at Swedish Edmonds Hospital. There’s also a pretty good story on it in the Seattle Times. There is also a touching story about yet another case of animal cruelty, however this…
Why laws need to be stronger
To many of us, Hawaii conjures up images of an island paradise. However, for some 150 dogs, it was a real-life hell. Police busted a backyard breeder for animal cruelty, taking dozens of dogs that the Humane Society, officers, and vets say were in horrible shape. However, the slimeball’s lawyer is now saying “these aren’t household pets,…
the American Canine 