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Entries Tagged ‘canine’

Hero Dog Saves Owner From ‘Roo Attack

Kanagoos are not known for attacking people, but for an elderly lady living on a farm just north of Sydney Australia, it may have been “game over” were it not for the heroic intervention by pet dog. When a rogue kangaroo attacked her, this woman’s brave little dog jumped in to save her.

Taking a Bite Out of The Tax Man

Though people came forward to help this man, quips still continued about how this taxman might now have a better idea about how taxpayers feel about the taxman’s bite.

One-in-a-Million Dog Photo Contest…

Reminder… the One-in-a-Million Dog Photo Contest ends July 15th, 2008!

The One-in-a-Million Dog photo contest is a special contest for registered members of the Million Dollar PetPix Time Capsule… so if you’r not already a member, then there is still time to join up to “Make Your Pet a Star” as this fun dog photo contest runs until July 15th, 2008!

Check out the contest deatils here or see the contest info

Doggie Bachelor of Arts?

Not so Zeeke!… a puppy-in-training that belongs to JJ Coat, a Pre-Vet major and honors student of Ohio Northern University. Zeeke has become part of the alumni. JJ has chosen to prepare Zeeke to become a service dog, as her Honors Project. Zeeke’s training period is 16 months and JJ has been given special permission by the university administration to bring Zeeke onto the campus where he has become an instant celebrity. This has also given the university much-needed celebrity as well. We’re thinking there may be more Zeekes in future classes… ;-)

What Parents Should Know About Parasites in Cats and Dogs

Roundworms are common intestinal parasites of dogs and cats and are highly infectious to people. Almost every puppy and kitten has roundworms.