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Posts in category "animals"

American Animal Hospital Association Conference, 2012

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The American Animal Hospital Association stands for excellence in veterinary medicine, for those wanting the best of the best standards for their pets... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 29, 2012 at 7:00 am
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WGN Radio Petcast: Newt Gingrich on Pets; How Animals Die in Shelters; New Puppy Mill Truths

WGN Radio Petcast: Newt Gingrich on Pets; How Animals Die in Shelters; New Puppy Mill Truths
Listen HERE to the latest WGN Radio Petcast: (may take a moment to load) Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich kicks off this political petcast. Senator Andy Dineman and dog trainer Joesph Dwyer talk about their bill to ban carbon monoxide poisoning of shelter animals (which remains the only choice in many states), and there’s a... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 3, 2012 at 9:04 am
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American Humane's PAWSCAR Winners; Vote for Your Own Animal Actors

American Humane's PAWSCAR Winners; Vote for Your Own Animal Actors
The Academy Awards are okay…It’s kind of like amateur night. FAR better are the PAWSCAR Awards. These coveted awards are far more than mere kibble or kitty litter – we’re talking deserved honors for the best animal actors, created by the American Humane Association – the folks who guarantee at the end of most movies... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
February 9, 2012 at 4:42 pm
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Elk in the City

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So, you think your neighbor’s dog’s barking is annoying…check this out – in a sense, I’d love to live here.
By Steve Dale,
January 30, 2012 at 5:00 am
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British Columbia Man Brutally Kills His Pets

British Columbia Man Brutally Kills His Pets
In October, Kendall Goheen of Richmond British Columbia allegedly stabbed and killed the pets that he co-owned with his ex-wife. He has been charged with nine counts of animal cruelty. I published this because (to date) this man is reportedly still not under arrest. This story needs to remain in the news. The family’s 70-pound... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
December 4, 2011 at 10:47 am
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Snakes in His Pants

Snakes in His Pants
I believe security at the airport is inconsistent, and often attention is focused on the wrong people. I travel enough to tell many stories – here’s one, a man who had to be near 90 (or over) was told, “Get up and walk through (the X-Ray device and screening).” His wife – no spring chicken... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 6, 2011 at 11:05 pm
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Tears Not Enough to Extinguish Texas Fires

Tears Not Enough to Extinguish Texas Fires
Seriously, I began to weep  as I investigated reports from Texas. The extent of the devastation is only trickling into the national news. Priscilla and Clark Knopik, who live in the Circle D subdivision in Bastrop fled the dream home they custom built just over a year ago to escape raging wildfires throughout Central Texas... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 6, 2011 at 9:59 pm
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Catching Up on Pet Books: A Dog's Journey to a Comphrensive Cat Book

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A lifetime journey with a dog of a life, a great training book to enhance your relationship with your pup, a cat book that has it all – and much more. Check out a half dozen recent reads... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 1, 2011 at 6:35 am
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WGN Radio Petcast: Foster 2 Home, Pet Adoptions, Dog Saving Network, CatChannel.com and Taking Pet's Photos

WGN Radio Petcast: Foster 2 Home, Pet Adoptions, Dog Saving Network, CatChannel.com and Taking Pet's Photos
This Petcast features variety, a new Foster organization to a benefit canine talent show to a new column at CatChannel.com to taking photos of your pets to learning more about flea and tick products. Listen HERE to this WGN Radio Steve Dale’s Pet World PETCAST.   (may take a few moments to load) Fosters and rescues... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 24, 2011 at 7:41 am
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The World Honors Lucy at 100, Victoria Stilwell Honors Our Dog Lucy

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I named our dog Lucy for Lucille Ball, who I had the pleasure of knowing. And I do mean pleasure. Today, August 6, is Lucy’s 100th birthday. A story about our funny little Lucy – who passed away in May – appears on Victoria Stilwell’s Positively website. Of course, Victoria is the host of “It’s... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 6, 2011 at 11:20 pm
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