A dog breeder who is fighting charges of leaving animals in distress has been denied a license application from Vulcan County to establish a new dog breeding and selling operation in the southern community of Alberta. In April, 131 dogs,…
Dog animal husbandry has become a multi-crore industry, involving thousands of breeders and pet shops. Like any business of this magnitude, safeguards must be in place to ensure transparency. If your four-legged friend is from one of India's many unlicensed…
Several animals were killed in a fire at a kennel in Arundel overnight. The fire at Superior Kennels, 2 Irving Road, started around 11 p.m. Tuesday. Investigators declared the building a total loss. They did not say what caused the…
POLOKWANE – Review spoke with local dog breeders Francois and Lanie Naudé about what it takes to become a registered dog breeder and all the responsibilities that come with the title. Their favorite dog breed is the Rottweiler and they…
The number of legal breeding kennels rose from four to six in Strasbourg township on Tuesday, after the township's zoning hearing board approved two applications to allow two farmers to breed dogs on their farms.Two additional applications for kennels in…
NEW DELHI: Dog breeders will need to register with state animal welfare boards to continue in business, according to draft rules issued by the government. Breeders will also need to keep records of male and female dogs, their breed, microchipped…
"I felt like a caged animal," said a Dakota Access Pipeline protester.ThroughCATHERINE THORBECKENovember 3, 2016, 3:09 PM• 5 minute readShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article— -- A protester pushing to block the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota said…
A request for a new dog-breeding kennel in Rapho Township drew stiff opposition from a crowd of more than 50 who jammed the meeting room and spilled into an adjoining hallway during a hearing of zoning Tuesday.A decision on the…
A popular kennel in Miami County may soon be allowed to expand after members of the Miami County Planning Commission last week recommended approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) for the accommodation and dog training kennel south of Osawatomie.The…
A Fauquier couple have withdrawn an application for a special use permit to operate a controversial kennel in the face of opposition and accusations they operate a 'puppy mill'.Emmanuel and Corrie Warren withdrew their application to breed and sell therapy…
August 3, 2016 · OPINION By Ursula LandsrathDelaplaneI am writing on behalf of the Animal Rescue Fund to express our deepest concern regarding the hearing of the Fauquier County Zoning Board appeals beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 4 at…
By Jessie Becker from Sentinel Diary It was 16 years ago, but Jim Hurley remembers it like it was yesterday. The stench of ammonia and diarrhea inside Boo Boo's Pups and Cuts, a dog grooming salon in Beloit, was unbearable.…
Could dogs hold the key to better medical treatments for humans? Elinor Karlsson, PhD, assistant professor of molecular medicine, studies canine genetics to better understand human health. Dr. Karlsson uses evolution as a tool to learn how the human genome…
An architectural rendering of the Dog Holiday's Pet Resort projectBruce Barth | Red House Architects Kennels have come a long way from the chain-link fences and unguarded outdoor dog runs of yesteryear to now resemble something more like a resort…
When some people think of dog breeding in the Amish community, images appear of puppy mills full of unhappy and abused dogs.Amish ranchers across the state want to change that and they're asking for help.Commercial breeders in Odon — a…
Known as infectious tracheobronchitis or canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD), kennel cough in dogs is a type of respiratory infection caused by a number of different viruses and infectious agents: canine parainfluenza virus (SV5) , canine adenovirus 2, Bordetella bronchiseptica…
"Selective breeding only makes sense if you end up with healthier dogs, but that's usually not the case."According to the Kennel Club's own research, the life expectancy of some breeds, including Irish Setters, Dalmatians and Bulldogs, is declining. Another consequence…
The importance of raising heritage breed chickens to ensure the birds retain their historically beneficial characteristics is described in the article Raising Heritage Chickens: Why Not Count on Chicken Hatcheries. If you want to start raising your own herd, you…
The importance of raising heritage breed chickens to ensure the birds retain their historically beneficial characteristics is described in the article Raising Heritage Chickens: Why Not Count on Chicken Hatcheries. If you want to start raising your own herd, you…
The Winona County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved six kennel permits despite furious opposition from those who claim the operations are "puppy mills" that abuse animals. However, the council has imposed limits on how dogs are housed and how…
Updated Tuesday, September 29 with feedback from one of the store owners.Animal rights activists continue to push to end what they call 'puppy mills' in Missouri, five years after voters passed a proposal tightening dog breeding regulations. A year later,…
David Hamilton has been slammed by the public following a BBC documentary THE OWNER OF Clabby puppy breeding business targeted by a fire that killed 13 dogs last week has been told he will 'burn in hell' by angry animal…
ADAMS NORTH >> A city couple accused of running an unlicensed dog breeder operating out of their South State Street home have been sentenced to a year's probation.Alfred V. "Rick" Ostrowski, Jr., 54, and his wife, Susan Mekdeci, 57, will…
German shepherd Elsa, left, and Labrador retrievers Lark, center, and Gabriela pose as the American Kennel Club announces its list of the best breeds of 2014. The Labrador retriever tops the list. (Don Emmert/Agence France-Presse via Getty Images) America's penchant…
For the editor: Meghan Daum misses the reason People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, is speaking out against the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and the cruel breeding industry. (“Westminster Dog Show Barking Doesn’t Deserve PETA’s Bite…
Cowra Shire Council has postponed an application to develop dog breeding kennels on property near Lyndhurst.A last-ditch effort by neighbors to cut back on kennels, which could house up to 50 dogs, was heard in Council chambers last week.Contestant Jackie…
The Fulton Township Zoning Hearing Board met very briefly on Monday to issue its decision, granting a special exception for the construction of a new kennel – with certain conditions.About 20 opponents from the surrounding community were among the 35…
COLOMBIA — More than three years after Missouri passed a law to crack down on the state's worst puppy mills, authorities have seen the number of lawsuits triple.Enforcement of the Prevention of Canine Cruelty Act, originally known as "Prop B",…
COLOMBIA — Missouri animal welfare inspection reports can read like a horror story. Consider the case of this rancher who ran a commercial facility in Lawrence County:The defendant provided her dogs with dirty, muddy and undrinkable water. The defendant did…
COLUMBIA — George Craig is particular about his dogs, especially when it comes to food.For pregnant and breastfeeding women, he pays particular attention to their diet. He starts with a premium brand of food, like NutriSource or Royal Canin, and…
Anais, the daughter of Noel Gallagher, has written to an Oasis-inspired kennel in Finland asking them to stop breeding purebred dogs. Anaïs, the 14-year-old daughter of Noel and his ex-wife Meg Matthews, has joined People for the Ethical Treatment of…
Two years after being the target of an animal cruelty raid, owners of a Lockney kennel seek revenge as Mark, Sandra and Kory Smith file a lawsuit against Floyd County and the West Texas Humane Society, saying the raid that…
An Amish couple charged with animal cruelty on their Millbank-area farm have pleaded guilty to a number of charges as part of a plea deal that will see all other charges in the case dropped. Menno Streicher pleaded guilty to…
On Friday, animal welfare officials detailed the disgusting conditions and released photos taken at a northern Minnesota farm where more than 130 dogs were seized and a carcass was recovered as part of a cruelty investigation. . Authorities on Tuesday…
If you have a hunting dog that resides in an outdoor kennel, keeping it clean can sometimes be difficult. A concrete floor combined with a septic tank can help with waste disposal and kennel hygiene, but not foolproof. While a…
CITY OF JEFFERSON • When the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on a bill slashing new dog breeding rules approved by state voters, the lawmaker who led the attack on the rules was Rep. Jason Smith. Smith, R-Salem, argued…
CHESAPEAKEMan's best friends don't necessarily make man's best friends.Woofing back and forth on an online chat group for a rare breed of dog - the Coton de Tulear - has resulted in nearly a million dollars in lawsuits.The lawsuits show…
Dog breeding industry set for upheaval as Kennel Club report recommends separation of powers By Scott Warren Update: 2:09 a.m. EDT, January 13, 2010 Dog breeders are facing tougher regulations in a bid to end inbreeding in the industry.The move…
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND — It sounds so British that a nasty argument has broken out between those who say they love dogs and those who say they love dogs more. But such a royal catfight has ensnared the country's most prestigious…
From Andrew Sullivan to The Daily Dish: Oy. Two activists dressed up as KKK members at an American Kennel Club show to protest against purebreds. Macon D vents. To read the full controversy, click here. From the Associated Press: Animal…