Officials Warn Of Coyote Sightings 

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — Coyote concerns in South Windsor have rattled the nerves of pet owners. In the past few weeks, coyotes are said to have attacked at least two dogs, killing one of them.
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Serena Williams’ pit bull Bambi bites security guard’s buttocks 
A pit bull terrier registered to tennis star Serena Williams allegedly nipped at a security guard’s buttocks outside her home. The guard was not injured, because a wallet in his pocket protected him from the bite last week, according to a Palm Beach Gardens police incident report.
Source: english.pravda.ru

Cruelty on Animals Should NOT be Accepted 
Thursday 21st December was an important day regarding animal welfare. On the one hand Circo Bellucci, that makes the use of wild animals for its shows, gave its first two performances.
Source: www.maltastar.com

Kennel owner plans to rebuild

Allentown Morning Call - A breeder of Yorkshire terriers and Maltese, she said nine puppies and two adult dogs saved from the fire were ‘’doing wonderful.'’ She said the number of animals that perished could possibly include some of the six or seven cats that also lived on
Source: www.mcall.com

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Rescued puppies get new homes
Nashville Tennessean - Rescued puppies get new homes Adoption begins for nearly 200 pets By ANNE PAINE Staff Writer GALLATIN Bella, a snip of a dog The Maltese, weighing in at about 5 pounds, was in the last kennel in the last row, said Langlois of Greenbrier. The name
Source: tennessean.com

Hard to resist this fundraiser 

Libby, a 1-year-old, snow-white Maltese, posed proudly Sunday with Santa Claus and with the girl who saved the pup’s life. It was a perfect picture, and Shantel Murphy snapped it quickly. More…

JACKSONVILLE, FL — They are cute and cuddly and tug at the heart, but pups can also become ill quite quickly. Just ask dog owners Mike Gerardo and Nicole Novakowski. Novakowski’s puppy was sick for weeks before dying. More…

For the first time, the Humane Society of the United States has launched a billboard campaign to support its fight against puppy mills. Columbus got billboards on Nov. 27. More…

On the move: BMD, based in Galt, names Tabor CEO

Sacramento Bee - Juozokas received her medical training from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Thomas The Association Resource Center has named Chuck Maltese as a division manager. He previously served as executive director of Go

EurActiv.com - The Commission to open a debate on the issue of curricula and structures for training teachers of a foreign language, leading At the top of the class come the Luxembourgers (99%), Latvians and Maltese (93%) and Lithuanians (90%) while Hungarians (71 Go

PRWeb - Majorium has documented training retention in excess of over ninety percent through monthly testing as compared to the Due to their sunlit beaches, 300 days of sunshine, and first-class entertainment infrastructure, Maltese Islands, also known Go

The celebrity set goes barking

Daily Telegraph - The Chihuahua’s miniature brothers in crooked arms - the Pomeranian, Pekinese, Maltese, Bichon fris and Yorkshire terrier However, what is concerning the Kennel Club and other small-dog breeders is cross-breeding. There is a new fashion for dogs
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Pampering pets for the holidays 

Tis the season when people tend to book manicures, pedicures, updos, and facials before Christmas. And some pet owners will go to a little added pampering for their four-legged friends too from stocking hung by the chimney with care to booking a grooming appointment and even a trip in to see Santa.
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Bossier Shopping Center top spot for weekend puppy shopping 
Word gets around. Airline Shopping Center, about 1 mile south of I-220, is a puppy show on the weekends when the weather is nice. “Sometimes you come and you’re the only one here,” said Benton resident Jenny Wilson, standing beside two kennels filled with puppies — a Corgi and several rat terrier/Jack Russell mix. “Other times there’s three or four. But this is about the busiest I’ve seen it …
Source: www.shreveporttimes.com

Responsibilities Of A Good Maltese Breeder

The following 7 procedures and practices are recommended for breeders in order to help minimize the suffering by both Maltese dogs and their owners stemming from unwise breeding practices.

1. Select a male and female of at least 2 years of age. Both must be free of physical defects and obvious behavioral deficits such as hyperactivity, aggressiveness, shyness, excessive excitability or inhibition, or hyper-reactivity to sound or movements.

2. Examine the parentage and grand-parentage of the male and female for health and behavioral problems. If negative factors are found, do not breed the descendants.

3. Investigate the environmental history of the Maltese male’s and female’s parents and grandparents. Do not breed them if they are from strictly kennel environments or puppy mills.

4. Have blood samples analyzed. This analysis should be performed by a reliable veterinary diagnostic laboratory. The female must not be in estrus at the time of blood testing.

5. Do not breed the female Maltese dog if the blood analysis uncovers any abnormalities.

6. Have the male’s semen analyzed by a qualified veterinary reproduction laboratory.

7. Do not breed the female Maltese dog more than once every 2 years.

These procedures help to assure reputable breeders that they are preventing further spread of heritable problems that may plague their breeds.

Hard to resist this fundraiser 

Libby, a 1-year-old, snow-white Maltese, posed proudly Sunday with Santa Claus and with the girl who saved the pup’s life. It was a perfect picture, and Shantel Murphy snapped it quickly. Find Out More…

The owners of Snow, a shaggy-haired Maltese who escaped from her Jersey City owners in October - and was given by a shelter to a new owner on Long Island - are asking the City Council for help in getting their dog back. Find Out More…

From Press staff reports ATLANTIC CITY A woman was convicted Tuesday of one count of animal cruelty in the death of her puppy, which she left in her car on a steamy day in August. Find Out More…

SCOTLAND is to introduce some of the toughest anti-smoking laws in the world, after ministers backed raising the legal age of buying cigarettes from 16 to 18. Find Out More…

Respect Proper Etiquette When Playing At The Maltese Dog Park

Since the dog population has increased in most cities, there are more owners who let their dogs run off leash in the parks. Many non-owners feel they are being crowded out of their favorite areas and, therefore, the police often ticket dog owners for having their dogs off leash. As a concession, many cities have converted small parks into dog parks that are just for dogs, or have fenced off certain areas of public parks - pen areas - where dogs can run free.

When taking your Maltese dog to one of these parks, don’t let him bolt into the park even if he is familiar with the other dogs. Put him in a sit position for a few seconds at a safe distance away from the other dogs and then tap him gently on the back of the head and say, “Go play!” This sets a pattern for release where he learns when he is allowed to leave your side and play with other dogs.

Personally, I like dog parks because they provide a place for dog owners to take their dogs and not disturb others. But I prefer to see the whole city as a playground for my dogs, rather than letting them be outside in only a penned off area. I don’t like to be restricted to a small area. I think a Maltese dog needs to be exposed to many different environments in the city to become well trained.

Scotland to have the toughest anti-smoking laws in the Western world

Scotsman - Ministers back rise in legal age for tobacco purchase from 16 to 18 Recommendations come from report commissioned by the Executive Author also warns that strict regulation and heavy fines are also required Key quote “We have a product that we know is
Source: news.scotsman.com