Monthly Archives: February, 2010
Friday Quote – National Parks
Today, February 26, marks the 91st anniversary of the Grand Canyon (most of it) being established as a national park — and the 81st anniversary of the Grand Teton National Park’s creation. Both of these parks have so much ever-changing beauty that no matter how many times you visit, you never feel as though you’ve [...]
Tigertail Foods at Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show
Hey San Diegans! Stop by the Del Mar Fairgrounds this weekend to see the Silver Bay Kennel Club dog show and while you’re there say hi to Ann! She will be at the Tigertail Food booth . . . you’ll know where it is because that’s where all the dogs will be!!!
We’ll be there Friday, [...]
Black Lab Receives Top British Military Honor
One of our readers sent us this story of a very heroic Lab who is getting recognized for his hard work and duty to country . . .
Treo, a nine-year-old black Labrador from the Military Working Dogs.
The life-saving skills of a black Labrador have earned him a top medal in the British Army, Sky News [...]
CA New Bill Proposes Animal Abuser Registry
California Senator Dean Florez (D) has proposed a new bill to the state senate that would allow the creation of an animal abuser registry that lists the abuser’s personal information, including photograph and criminal charges, and then post that information online for public viewing. This would only apply to those convicted of a felony animal [...]
Suspect Commands K9 to Sit, Goes to Jail
Mario Duane Porter, 21 years old of Gainesville, FL, was arrested earlier this month after being pulled over by a police officer for having his stereo playing too loud (audible more than 25 feet from the car). When Officer David Blizzard approached the car, he noted that Porter was “being belligerent and vulgar, yelling profanities,” [...]
Family Dog Credited with Keeping Lost Child Safe
Arizona toddler, Victoria Bensch, was found alive after being missing for over fourteen hours. Rescuers say that her dog Blue, a Queensland Heeler, is the reason she is safe.
Victoria and Blue had last been seen at 4:30 in the afternoon on Thursday playing in the backyard of their Cordes Lakes home. Once the child and [...]
Friday Quote – Heart Dog/Dog Heart
As it so often happens, a dear friend of the Tigertail family lost her beloved dog this week. This was her first dog and the dog that taught her what it means to love and be loved totally. We all know the pain she is feeling all too well. If I only had a magic [...]
West Hollywood Bans Dog and Cat Sales
West Hollywood, California, the first city to ban cat declawing (2003), has made it illegal for stores to sell dogs and cats in an unanimous vote from the city council.
This isn’t a surprising move considering that West Hollywood is known for their animal-friendly attitude. Beyond the ban on cat declawing, the city council also legally [...]
Correction to Protests at Westminster Dog Show
In my earlier post today I stated that the protesters with signs stating “Mutts Rule” and “Breeders Kill Shelter Dogs’ Chances” were along side the Best in Show event ring. Wrong . . . even worse, they entered the ring, climbed onto the purple podium reserved for the winner and held up their signs. The [...]
143th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Night 2
Last night marked the second and closing night for the second longest continuous running sporting event in the United States (only being outdone by the Kentucky Derby by one year). The groups judged were the Sporting, Working and Terrier breeds, culminating in Best in Show.
The second night is our favorite, not just because the crowning [...]