Category Archive: Australian Sheep Dog

Feb
22

Avalanche Near Seattle: DNews Nuggets

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Feb. 19, 10:10 p.m. — Rescuers were dispatched to an out-of-bounds area near Stevens Pass ski resort near Seattle, Wash., after reports of an avalanche in the area. At least three people were killed. The region has seen several days of heavy snow. via BBC Feb. 18, 4:00 p.m. — The Spanish government has stirred …

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Feb
22

Presidential pets play role in office

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As we celebrate Presidents Day on Monday, a review of some pets that spent time in the White House over the last century or so is in order. For those of us who love American history, it is interesting to note that many of our furry friends had a big impact on our cultural fabric. …

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Feb
22

Spotlight: Gotye and “Somebody That I Used To Know” – phillyBurbs.com : Girl With Headphones

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Have you ever loved something so much you can’t even put it intowords because just trying to vocalize it or explain it will makeyou sound completely incompetent? As a child, these thingsincluded, but were not limited to: pink and/or blue freeze pops,Donald Duck, JC from N*Sync (because I was a child of discerningtaste and all …

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Feb
22

Stolen Puppy Mysteriously Returned

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Font Size: A family has their puppy back after, they say, it was taken Sunday morning by a stranger. Kayla Causey tells 11 News that the dog was put back on the porch Tuesday. She has no idea where the puppy was or who took it. Previous Coverage:———————————————— The theft happened during a chaotic time …

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Feb
21

Not the black sheep of domestic animals

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An international research team has provided an unprecedented in-depth view of the genetic history of sheep, one of the world’s most important livestock species. The study, published February 7 in the online, open-access journal PLoS Biology, maps out how humans have moulded sheep to suit diverse environments and to enhance the specialised production of meat, …

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Feb
21

‘Fallbany’, UAlbany’s Annual Fall Festival to Feature Faculty Bookfair, Student Performances, Science Demos, Great Dane Rescue and Activities for All Ages, Oct. 15

ALBANY, N.Y. (October 4, 2011) — The University at Albany will welcome the community to campus on Saturday, October 15 for ‘Fallbany,’ UAlbany’s annual fall festival celebrating knowledge, culture, sports and entertainment. Featuring a variety of activities for all ages from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fallbany will be held on the back lawn of …

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Feb
21

Vashon Sheepdog Classic this weekend

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Have you ever encountered a border collie at an off-leash dog park? If you’ve never seen one in action, your first encounter with one can be quite intimidating. As your dog approaches, the border collie will crouch on the ground and lie motionless while giving your dog an unnerving stare so intense that will stop …

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Feb
21

Hingham Business Owner Still Hopeful That Dog’s Killer Will Be Caught

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The reward has increased to $2,595 for anyone with information to help find the person who killed Stanley, a dog killed in a Hingham backyard by a pellet gunshot. Robin Fox, owner of A Fox and Hound Pet Care in Hingham started the reward and believes it will lead to the killer’s arrest.  “I felt …

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Feb
21

Graziers applaud Qld wild dog coordinator funding

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In a national first, the research and development group Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has agreed to fund a full-time wild dog coordinator in Queensland. Wild dog attacks cost the Queensland livestock industries $67 million a year and many western graziers have been forced out of the sheep and wool sector due to wild dog problems. …

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Feb
20

Dog Homeowners Insurance

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Lanni Insurance can help insure all homes with dogs regardless of breed.  If you need a homeowners insurance policy that covers your four-legged kids as well as the rest of the family then call us right away. We don’t breed discriminate and we think that dog owners are some of the most responsible people around …

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