Fresh starts 

Maybe you think dogs that look like mops with wet noses are cute. If so, you also might think professional grooming is just for show dogs. But you’d be wrong. Find Out More…

In February, Town House Kennels in Huntington celebrated its 210th anniversary… at least in dog years. In human terms, Town House has been grooming, boarding and otherwise catering to the canine set for 30 years. Find Out More…

The Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association dog Shows at the convention center is approaching. Find Out More…

Dog’s life on a catwalk

News.com.au - Cost for pure-bred pup: $900 to $1200 from reputable breeders, often more from pet shops. Characteristics: Friendly, sociable MALTESE Owned by: Eva Longoria, Lindsay Lohan, Elizabeth Taylor. Waiting time: It can be lengthy, but the delay varies from Read More

KHOU - Schoolcraft also said people who buy dogs from breeders should be wary if those breeders do not want to show them The seizure included 99 dogs of varying breeds, including poodles, Maltese and mixed-breeds. Officials also took in Read More

Dogs rescued from puppy mill now up for adoption

KHOU - Raw video of the rescued puppies GALVESTON The Galveston County Animal shelter on Thursday begins adopting out 112 The seizure included 99 dogs of varying breeds, including poodles, Maltese and mixed-breeds. Officials also took in
Source: www.khou.com

C.J.: And they call it puppy love at Kim Curler’s Wags to Riches
Minneapolis Star Tribune - No one knows I’m here, just word of mouth.” Wags specializes “in all the miniature designer dog,” — Chihuahuas, Maltese call and say, We’re looking for another MinPin .” That’s a miniature pinscher to most of us. Cute, cuddly and playful, puppies
Source: www.startribune.com

Want a designer dog? Check the pound 

It’s trendy to have the dog du jour which these days is a cross-breed or hybrid such as a maltipoo or goldendoodle. But why cant a mutt be just a mutt Read More…

Mixed-breed dogs used to be called mutts, but now breeders say they hope to get the best traits of both breeds, and they are getting hundreds of dollars for the animals. Read More…

NIMISHILLEN TWP. Older cats and dogs may not be as cute and cuddly as puppies and kittens, but a mature pet does have its advantages. For one, it’s already housebroken. Read More…

Forget stick-thin models: puppies with chunky haunches strutting the catwalk - er, dogwalk - is where it’s really at in Carbondale. Read More…

Fired up about making the grade 

BULLHEAD CITY - 60 tried out. Several vomited after the strain of audition exercises. 18 made it in. But in the end, 13 students went on to graduate from the Bullhead City Fire Academy. Find Out More…

Harvard professor Michael Porter is helping to restructure the economy, but skepticism abounds Find Out More…

LOWELL — From the time he was a kid, Jonathan Psaledakis was fascinated by firefighters. “I always admired firemen for what they did,” said the Lowell resident, 42. “These guys put their lives on the line and are very humble about it.” Find Out More…

NIMISHILLEN TWP. Older cats and dogs may not be as cute and cuddly as puppies and kittens, but a mature pet does have its advantages. For one, it’s already housebroken. Find Out More…

Dr. Bob saved their Maltese 

I felt compelled to write this note in defense of Dr. Robert Zepecki. Dr. Bob is directly responsible for saving the life of our Maltese. When we were residents of Hot Springs Village, our small dog became seriously ill. We took it to several vets in Hot Springs but none of them diagnosed the problem correctly. More…

Santa got kissed by a beagle. But that’s better than what happened in California, when a wiggling rat wormed its way inside his suit. More…

Two years after he was stolen, a talking cockatoo is back home with his owner. It was “I love you, Corey” that brought him back. More…

Puppy mill animals in shelters care 

They used to be called mutts, but now mixed-breed dogs fetch high prices.
Source: www.ketv.com

Designer dogs Proving Popular With Owners 
Mixed-breed dogs used to be called mutts, but now breeders say they hope to get the best traits of both breeds, and they are getting hundreds of dollars for the animals.
Source: www.wsbtv.com

Buck is working on manners

Providence Journal - Well, I ll bet you re surprised to hear I m still at the shelter. I can t believe it myself, especially when I love Kristine Rolofson, an author, is a volunteer with the Animal RescueLeague, and a foster mom for Atlantic Maltese Rescue
Source: www.projo.com

dogs rescued from puppy mill now up for adoption
KHOU - GALVESTON The Galveston County Animal shelter on Thursday begins adopting out 112 animals taken last week in a The seizure included 99 dogs of varying breeds, including poodles, Maltese and mixed-breeds. Officials also took in
Source: www.khou.com

Divide and rule
Malta Independent Daily - The descendants of the woman from Gudja whose 17-year-old son was blown up in the trench where he took shelter, when the Hal suffering during internment and their pain in being taken away from Malta, when so many thousands of their fellow Maltese
Source: www.independent.com.mt

Puppy mill animals in shelters care 

The first trial in France over a major environmental disaster will open on Monday to decide whether oil giant Total and other parties bear responsibility for the massive oil spill from the Erika shipwreck in 1999.
Source: news.yahoo.com

French oil giant Total and others go on trial over 1999 oil spill 
Paris - In the first-ever trial in French history concerning an environmental disaster, oil giant Total and 14 other companies and individuals went before a Paris court Monday for one of the worst- ever oil spills the country has suffered.
Source: www.earthtimes.org

Help for Ground Zero area workers 
The death of Cesar Borja Sr., who was not a first responder but worked in the area, and his sons ensuing fight to advocate for all those who worked at or near Ground Zero following the September 11 terrorist attacks, has galvanized many Queens politicians to action.
Source: www.queenscourier.com

TV movies for the Week of March 4 
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 

The Metro-West Steelheaders will hold their 22nd annual Sportsmen’s Banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Roma Banquets, 32550 Cherry Hill, Garden City. There will a silent auction featuring wildlife prints that are framed, matted, signed and numbered, and prizes like choice of firearm valued at more than $1,250, more than 50 brand named shotguns, muzzle loaders and riffles, an assortment of … More…