Tuesday, February 28, 2006
In Danbury, Connecticut, it seems Mayor Mark Boughton has created quite a stir by accepting a pug puppy from David Caruba, an elderly Danbury resident. Karl Murphy, a police veteran, has filed a grievance with the city’s board of ethics over the gifting of the pug and claims that the Mayor is violating his own policies.
Mayor Mark Boughton insists that the gift is not political at all and it is just a kind gesture on behalf of Mr. Caruba after hearing how upset the Mayor’s family was when their 9 year old pug passed away in January. Caruba contends that he was just looking for a loving home for the young pup after it was given to him by his children as a present. Both Boughton and Caruba assert that the claim filed is ridiculous and a waste of the city’s time.
Even though the allegations may be a little far fetched, you have to agree that pugs can be pretty persuasive.
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Saturday, February 25, 2006
The makers of Greenies have come under a lot of scrutiny after reports have surfaced that the popular dog bone has been linked to at least 13 dog deaths.
The makers of Greenies responded to the allegations this week by holding a conference call and releasing a public statement. During the conference call, Joe Roetheli, the founder and CEO of Greenies, revealed that the company has sold over 730 million greenies and has an incident rate of one in 8.1 million Greenies sold.
Greenies has also launched a website called The Truth About Greenies and it is prominently featured on the Greenies website.
Friday, February 24, 2006
It is easy to know when to take your pug to the vet when something is clearly wrong with your little one and they have begun to show outward signs of an injury or an illness. But what do you do if your pug is just not acting like its usual self?
An article published on MSNBC discusses how knowing your dog’s daily routing and its usual habits can help you determine when your pug should visit the vet in situations when their is not an obvious injury.
Read the full article.
Thursday, February 23, 2006
San Francisco has come up with an interesting solution to managing dog waste. The city has begun a new project that will convert dog poop into methane gas. The methane gas would then be used to power common household objects such as stoves and heaters or anything else that runs on natural gas.
The city got the project underway by placing special receptacles and poopy bags in one of San Francisco’s most popular dog parks. Dog owners can use the special bags to pick up their dog’s droppings and then they place the bag in the designated container. The trash bins will then be emptied and the waste will be kept in a special container for a few weeks where bacteria will eventually convert the waste into methane gas.
It is a very interesting concept, but the project is still in the early stages and there are many obstacles still to overcome before the process is perfected and can be used by the general public.
Read more about San Francisco’s new energy source
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Chicago was recently named the most dog friendly city by DogFriendly.com and we are beginning to see why. Canine Empire is a new dog complex that will be opening very soon in the windy city.
The dog spa will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days per year. In addition the club is an enormous 100,000 square feet with approximately 25,000 square feet of outdoor play space. It also features an indoor, heated swimming pool, dog training classes, grooming services, physical therapy sessions and on-site veterinary services.
If I am ever in Chicago with the pugs, I know where I am going.
Find out more about Canine Empire
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Moving can be a very stressful and hectic time. If you are planning on moving in the near future there is one more thing to add to your to-do list - Update your pug’s microchip information.
Once you move and get settled in, it is imperative that your pug’s chip have your new contact information. If the unthinkable should happen and your pug ever gets separated from you, your little one can then safely be returned to its new home.
To update your pug’s microchip information, simply contact the manufacturer of the chip and let them know your contact information has changed.
Monday, February 20, 2006
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a huge event that draws dogs from around the country. But when all of the dogs and owners head to NYC where do all the pooches stay? This year, The Hotel Pennsylvania was the accomodation of choice. During the event the hotel had 1,100 dogs staying with them for the week.
The hotel even took special care of their furry friends offerring them first class concierge services which included massages, toys and special treats.
Read more about the show dogs’ experiences at The Hotel Pennsylvania
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