Other dog news

The Scottie News usually brings you the week’s top dog headlines on Friday, but we’re a little late this week.

New dog tv shows debut

The New York Times reports, “Dogs are having a television moment, with three very different programs about them turning up in the next few weeks on three very different outlets.” One of those shows is CBS’ Dogs in the City, about — you guessed it — the dogs who inhabit the Big Apple. If you missed Wednesday’s debut episode, you can stream it live here.

Stray dog follows cyclists for 1100 miles across China

Xiao Sa, the dog who became an internet sensation has been adopted by one of the cyclists she followed. Read more and watch the video:

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Where to send your dog when you’re on vacay

Instead of kennels, more and more dog peeps are opting to send Fido to a specially screened dog sitter, some of whom will even send you photos and videos to ensure your mind’s at rest. Read more

Steer clear of dog treats from China

According to updated records kept by the Food and Drug Administration, chicken jerky pet treats from China have sickened nearly 1,000 dogs in the U.S. in recent months. Read more

Help. Which dog study should I believe?

As you can see, a news study about whether aggressive people tend to have aggressive dogs has generated some contradictory headlines. The Scottie News thinks the Wall Street Journal has the clearest interpretation of what the study really says.  Guess when you’re used to dealing with mortgage-backed securities, a dog study is a walk in the park. Read more

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Blind golden retriever gets guide dog

Dog whisperer Cesar Milan gets expensive divorce

According to TMZ, Cesar pulls in an impressive $170,000 a month. Now here’s the bad news … for Cesar. He must now pay ex-wife Ilusion a one-time payout of $400,000 … but that’s just the beginning. Read more

Spoilt dogs get fancy birthday parties

“We don’t get our dogs in our lives for as long as we like. They celebrate us every minute – they live to make us happy,” Ms. Wilson says. “The least we could is celebrate them for one day.” Read more

Stoop and scoopers get free WiFi

Mexican internet portal Terra is encouraging dog owners to poop and scoop by offering them free WiFi in return. The company is piloting the idea at 10 parks in Mexico City. Read more

Death row wolf dog gets another chance

A Louisianna state judge granted a reprieve Tuesday to a wolf dog hybrid he ordered destroyed for aggressive behavior, instead “sentencing” the animal to serve a life term as a guard dog in the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Read more

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British dog lives the high life

Every day is take-your-dog-to-work day for Axel, who spends five hours daily atop rooves so he
can be close to his human, who is a thatcher. Lots more photos

Dog escapes on airport runway, delays flights

A puppy escaped from her travel crate Wednesday at New York’s La Guardia airport and frolicked around a busy runway.The Port Authority says the 30-pound Rhodesian ridgeback named Byrdie scampered for about 10 minutes while authorities tried unsuccessfully to collar her. More

Pet food recall:Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul

Salmonella concerns prompted Missouri-based Diamond Pet Foods to recall a second batch of dry dog food produced at a South Carolina plant where production has been suspended, the company announced Thursday. More

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13 Pets who are Plotting to Take Over the World

One of the 13 plotters

And here’s one animal who definitely won’t be taking over the world:

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Obama ate dog

U.S. government photo

This is the absolute number one dog story as Republicans try to find a way to stop people talking about Mitt Romney and Seamus, the dog he strapped to the roof of his car for a very long road trip. Even the news that Romney saved the life of a Scottish Terrier has done almost nothing to put the Seamus story to rest. And it’s unclear to the Scottie Newsthat this latest salvage attempt is going to have much impact either

Obama was a child when he ate dog, a fact that is revealed in his memoir “Dreams From My Father,” where he wrote about life with his Indonesian stepfather:

“With Lolo, I learned how to eat small green chill peppers raw with dinner (plenty of rice), and, away from the dinner table, I was introduced to dog meat (tough), snake meat (tougher), and roasted grasshopper (crunchy). Like many Indonesians, Lolo followed a brand of Islam that could make room for the remnants of more ancient animist and Hindu faiths. He explained that a man took on the powers of whatever he ate: One day soon, he promised, he would bring home a piece of tiger meat for us to share.”

The Scottish Terrier and Dog News thinks this Obama/Romney dog comparison is an apples and oranges situation but let’s take the pulse of our readership:

We’ll eventually compare the results to our Mitt Romney poll.

Dog owners pick dogs that act like them, say researchers‎

A study of British dog owners has revealed that people tend to choose animals that mirror their own personality.

Okay, yes, I am stubborn. Maybe it takes a hard-headed person to deal with a terrier. What do you think?

Superstar dog video maker releases the cat version

Too bad the cat one isn’t as funny as the ultimate dog video.

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Not quite ready to shake her bootie

Beyonce, the world’s tiniest rescue dog weighed less than one ounce at birth.

The death of pet can hurt as much as the loss of a relative in the Washington Post.

The rescue of Fiona happened a year ago, but the video went viral this week.

Here’s Fiona now — in what looks like Rescue Doggie Heaven:

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The always fabulous Dog Art Today has a new look. Where else would you go to find out about dog fur sculptures?

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British cops seriously injured in Pitbull attack

Five police officers were taken to hospital — three of them with serious injuries — after being mauled by a dog in the street during a raid. More

Service dog will work the courthouse

In Washington State, a specially trained dog will be used to provide a calming and comforting influence during interviews, arraignments, sentencings and perhaps even trials. More

Man got Pomeranian (mix) drunk with vodka

A Montana man was charged with animal cruelty after his 20-pound dog was found so intoxicated it couldn’t stand up. More

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