Last night when I posted about the protests at the Westminster, I also included the image below which has the blurred out dog in the middle. The original image was not blurred out but featured a cute little puppy. Today, I received an email from a very kind woman, who I will call “Jayne Dough”, who informed me that she originated that graphic by using a photo of a puppy she found on the internet.
Category Archives: Dogs Cats and Other Pets
PETA Protests at the Westminster Dog Show 2012 27
Quite a bit of activity today at the Westminster Dog Show which included more than your usual brushing, blowing, pampering and pooping of the dogs.
First, though, the winner of Best in Show was the Toy Group winner, a Pekingese: Ch Palacegarden Malachy. My house mate, Lyn, was pleased with the decision, and apparently she knows the owner of the Peke. Lyn said the dog was very deserving of the win, and since Lyn is the professional in this household, I will take her word for it. Personally, I thought Malachy looked like an alien. I was rooting for the Dobie. Now, on to the protests, both Dogs against Romney and the PETA women who barged into the show ring with signs….
I am Moving Today 23
Well, just about to tear down my system for the day. Kind of painful since I’m so addicted to the internet, blogging, photography and graphics. But I will be back online later tonight. I am moving into my dear friend Lyn’s house. The lady who is a professional dog-everything.
The Parting Shot for February 10, 2012 5
… The answer my friend is blowin’ in the wind
The answer is blowin’ in the wind…
~ Bob Dylan
Photo source: unknown
A Sheep-Herding Swedish Bunny 10
I am coming across some very strange stuff today. I suppose I’m taking a bit of a break from politics for a day. Well… maybe. Day is not over yet. I just posted a little while ago about a video game between pigs and humans. And now… a rabbit that herds sheep.
The World’s Longest and the World’s Shortest Cats 6
The longest domestic cat is Mymains Stewart Gilligan (Stewie to his furr-ends), who is 123 cm (48.5 in) long. He is owned by Robin Hendrickson and Erik Brandsness (USA) and was measured on 28 August 2010.
America’s Bark Off to McDonald’s | Pit Bulls Against McDonald’s 6
McDonald’s very foolishly ran a radio ad in the midwest which said, “Trying a brand new menu item at McDonald’s isn’t risky. You know what’s risky… petting a stray pit bull…” Naturally, this created an outburst from the owners of pit bulls, formally known as American Staffordshire Terrier or the Stafforshire Bull Terrier in England. Especially angry, and rightly so, are those owners which rescued a stray or an abandoned pit.
The Dog Strikes Back: 2012 Volkswagen Game Day Commercial 5
In this extended version of VW’s 2012 Game Day commercial, the sporty, all-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle inspires Bolt the dog to get in shape, and an intergalactic superstar makes a surprise appearance.
Too cute! When you think it may be over, keep watching.
Latest Craze: Putting Bread on your Cat’s Head Pictures 41
Dog and Cat… Caught in the Act! 9
I came across this photo somewhere on Facebook so I have no idea where it originated. I basically just had a field day with it. What in incredible photographic capture! And with the glowing eyes, it was a flash in the dark shot. They were busted!
Which is your favorite? Any other ideas??? More…
A Tribute to Fallen Police Dogs, Dox and Lyon 24
Kayak Fisherman Rescues Dog Swimming Off the Coast in the Gulf of Mexico | Video 10
Just so happens that a man fishing solo off of the Siesta Key Coast in the Gulf of Mexico was running a camcorder of his fishing. I am assuming it was to hopefully film a nice catch, and since he was fishing alone, he had to mount the camera and keep it running. Well, what he did not expect to catch was a dog… swimming alone and completely terrified.
Here is the story according to Huffington Post as well as the video taken by the fisherman: More…
Service Dog Taken From Disabled Man Because Of Breed Ban 2
This both makes me angry and happy at the same time. Angry because of the “Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)” erupting all over the states now took this man’s trained service dog simply because the dog is a Pit Bull, but happy that this man was reunited with his best friend. More…
Funny Dog Photos with Humorous Captions 4
Okay, it is time to set aside all seriousness in the news and world now. Here are a few humorous dog (and cat) photos with funny sayings.
There are plenty more on my Motley Dogs site, so feel free to go here to see more. More…
Loukanikos: Athens’ Protest Dog 2
Loukanikos, photographed for TIME by Peter Hapak, November 15, 2011. PETER HAPAK FOR TIME
Loukanikos — the word means sausage in Greek — has showed up for numerous demonstrations in Athens over the last few years. Here are some photos taken of him. More…
You might be a dog person if . . . 3
A dog-agility friend of mine sent me this in an email earlier. Of course, it is posted on my Motley Dogs site, but these are too good not to post here. I must admit… I can identify with nearly all of these (I do not have asthma – so cannot relate to that one.)
Please enjoy, and if you love dogs, check out Motley Dogs. More…
The dogs of Occupy Wall Street #ows Reply
Man’s best friend have their own words to carry, and here are some of them… More…
A man, his wife, their dog… and a bear Reply
A black bear attacked and injured a Perry County couple early Monday after chasing their dog into their home.
Richard Moyer told abc27 News he was letting in the dog at around 3 a.m. when the bear rushed through a patio door and jumped on him. He suffered injuries to his head, face and arms.
Roselle, the guide dog who saved her blind master in Tower One on 9/11 1
Here is an excerpt from Michael Hingson, who is blind, about his faithful guide dog, Roselle, who led him down 78 flights of stairs in Tower One of the World Trade Center on that fateful date of 9/11/2001.
“It is strange for me to be writing this article while I have feelings of both sadness and joy in my heart. Nevertheless, it is something which must be done.
Animal Planet cancels 3 days before shoot about dog rescue program at local womens prison – due to fear of lack of viewers 3
The Animal Planet’s show “Pit Bulls and Parolees” was scheduled to shoot an episode on July 28th at the women’s prison in Grants NM about the rescue program, “Heeling Hearts.” I just received word today that the Animal Planet canceled because they feel that filming such programs in a women’s prison will not draw as many viewers as the same type of program in a men’s prison.
It’s a dogs day at work 2
Just a fun, feel-good video I compiled of footage I took on the day my dogs went to work with me. The dog in the red coat is what is known as a “lethal white.” He was born completely deaf and blind in one eye, which is a typical result of merle-to-merle breedings in Australian Shepherds. The other dog is his mother. I rescued them as a pair. You will see me use several hand signals and touch commands with him, many are subtle. The most common is a tap on the nose is his command to sit.
Dog Bless You – Facebook “LIKE” Dog Bless You and Support Our Vets! 2
DOG BLESS USA
From Memorial Day through July 4th, Explore.org will pair up to 100 companion and service dogs, valued at $500,000, with veterans who live with PTSD. For every 5,000 “Likes” on their Facebook page, a vet will receive a service dog.
Currently, the “Like” count is at 206,908.
The Facebook page: Dog Bless You – Join Dog Bless You and Support Our Vets!
Joining is simply clicking on the “Like” button. Nothing more. No forms, no emails, no verifications, etc. Just click “Like”… cannot be any more simple that that.
“The mission of explore.org is to champion the selfless acts of others, to create a portal into the soul of humanity and to inspire life long learning. The most important thing for me is to create a portal into the soul. What is the easiest way to do this? Through dogs – they see our soul like no other. That is why as we build dog bless you, I believe that it’s mission should be to “champion the selfless acts of animals.”
The initiative aims to spread awareness about the healing role dogs can play in the lives of those suffering from PTSD.
Dog Bless You was founded by filmmaker Charles Annenberg Weingarten, a trustee of the Annenberg Foundation and also the founder of Explore.org. Partners in this effort include the IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America)and other veteran and service dog organizations.
6-month-old pup literally sucked from MA home by tornado – Found alive and well Reply
Shadow had a bad day last week. A tornado sucked the 6-month-old Shar-Pei-Chow mix right out of his home, and then he went AWOL for a few days.
His owners were able to scramble to the safety of their basement with their other dog before the tornado severely damaged their house. After days of searching, sign posting, and internet hunting, the heartbroken family came to the sad conclusion that Shadow had perished.
SWAT team shoots, kills passive dog during raid Reply
DURHAM (WTVD) — Did a member of a Durham police SWAT team go too far when he shot and killed a dog during a raid in April? Some say it was unnecessary force.
SWAT team shoots, kills passive dog during raid, posted with vodpod
Dog impaled through heart with stick survives 1
Outside Seattle WA, a man was in the woods with his dog playing when a horrific accident occurred… a large stick was impaled directly through his dogs heart. The dog survived…. Watch here.
