Monthly Archives: June 2009

Surf Dog Competition 2009

Posted on June 30, 2009 by ADogsLife

Sixty dogs competed this year in San Diego’s annual surf dog competition – which raised $15,000 for a poverty-prevention charity called Modest Needs. The winners? A Jack Russell Terrier named Buddy took top honors in the Under-40-Pound category, and a … Continue reading →

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The Dog Cloning Debate Is On

Posted on June 30, 2009 by ADogsLife

The ASPCA is against animal cloning. Period. But should exceptions be made for heroic dogs like Trakr, a German Shepherd who helped search for 9/11 victims in the World Trade Center rubble? Trakr’s owner thinks so, and he was recently … Continue reading →

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World’s Ugliest Dog 2009

Posted on June 30, 2009 by ADogsLife

This past weekend, the Sonoma-Marin Fair’s annual World’ Ugliest Dog Contest pitted Chinese Crested Hairless pooches against muts, a Pug and a Boxer mix. (Last year, A Dog’s Life was a proud sponsor of the competition.) After being dominated the … Continue reading →

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Prisoners Foster Dogs and Cats

Posted on June 25, 2009 by ADogsLife

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy At an Indiana Correctional Facility, prisoners are fostering dogs and cats who later get put up for adoption. This sounds like a win-win situation to us.

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Top Dogs in the US

Posted on June 15, 2009 by ADogsLife

This may not come as a surprise, but the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in 48 out of 50 cities surveyed by the American Kennel Club. The German Shepherd snagged the other two cities. Click here to find … Continue reading →

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Looking for Work: Personal Pet Assistants

Posted on June 10, 2009 by ADogsLife

A few weeks ago we saw a sign posted in a park in our neighborhood: Personal Pet Assistant Looking for Work. In a way, it wasn’t surprising – the area we live in has its share of movie-industry high rollers … Continue reading →

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High-Tech Dog Gadgets

Posted on June 1, 2009 by ADogsLife

From a GPS that attaches to the collar to a climate-controlled pet carrier, there are some pretty nifty dog gadgets on the market. The New York Times hired a certified dog trainer to review the best high-tech devices. We’re eyeing … Continue reading →

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“Wiener Takes All” Screenings

Posted on June 1, 2009 by ADogsLife

“Wiener Takes All” – a so-called dogumentary about the dachshund-racing circuit – is a must-see for all dog lovers. If you live in Portland, or anywhere nearby, drop everything and go see it June 13, 14, 20, or 21. It’s … Continue reading →