Gotta Love Dogs: April 2013

Monday, April 29, 2013

NYC to be sued for the death of beloved family pet

EXCLUSIVE: Couple whose dog was shot and killed by NYPD officer to sue the city

Posted by: N Gilbert

Patricia Ratz and Pat Guglielmo's pit bull, Baby Girl, died days after being shot in a park in Staten Island. Their lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and will be filed in Brooklyn Federal Court on Monday.

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Friday, April 26, 2013

Rufus the Beagle: The Campaign Continues

Campaign continues to save pet beagle
Family uses Facebook rescue dog

Posted by: O Jefferson

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. —
Life has been a whirlwind for Rufus, the beagle mix who has become the talk of the nation.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Samurai the Warrior

Sammy - the Cocker Spaniel with a HUGE will to live!

Posted by: N Gilbert

New Jersey - Sammy is the abused Cocker Spaniel that was brought in by his owner in a garbage bag, severely abused, neglected and near death! The owner claimed he found the dog on the roadside! Sweet 13-year-old Sammy's remarkable recovery has captured our hearts.
Sammy's owners have been charged with multiple offenses and have hired an attorney and are pending hearings in both Ocean and Monmouth counties.

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Sgt. Stubby: America's 1st Bully Hero!

In response to World War I, members of the First Company Governor's Foot Guard were activated and inducted into the 102nd Infantry Battalion of the 26th "Yankee" Division along with members of Connecticut's other Organized Militia units and numerous volunteers. During their training on the grounds of Yale University prior to deployment, they unexpectedly added a soldier to their company. Found by then-Private John Conroy, Stubby was a brindle patched puppy of unknown descent with a short tail from which he received his name. As the soldiers became familiar with army life, so did Stubby. Stubby became familiar with all of the bugle calls, the drill marching routines, and the routines of life in camp, even learning to give a dog's version of a salute. Stubby would would put his right paw on his right eyebrow when a salute was executed by others around him. Stubby's effect on the soldiers around him as well as his dedication to training and his ability to salute earned him the right to remain in the camp, even though animals were not allowed. Click the picture to be taken to Stubby's homepage!