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Article Archive for April 2006

Row Over Dogs Leads to Brutal Attack
April 23, 2006 – 2:11 am | No Comment

As reported by K9 Magazine last week, a man was subject to an horrific attack which lead to him losing a finger. The latest report is that arrests have now been made. ITV …

Is Ugly The New Cute
April 19, 2006 – 8:46 am | No Comment

This morning K9 Magazine received an e-mail from a Mr Dane Andrew. The e-mail was entitled ‘Rascal-The world’s ugliest dog’, and sure enough there were attached pictures of a hairless Chinese Crested dog, posing for …

Puppy Farmers Will Stay in Business Thanks to Media
April 19, 2006 – 1:56 am | One Comment

The RSPCA yesterday reported yet another shocking case of more than 200 dogs living in squalid conditions as they uncovered what they believed to be a puppy farming operation. Puppy farms are places where a …

Animal Rights Activists & Terrorist Tactics
April 12, 2006 – 1:05 am | 7 Comments

A gang of animal rights protesters described by a judge as “determined and cold-blooded defenders of their perceived cause” have been found guilty of conspiracy to blackmail. The gang gained UK wide publicity when …

Canine Psychics Con-artists or Mentally Disturbed?
April 11, 2006 – 2:06 am | No Comment

As we read in recent press, celebrity dog owner Lionel Blair has apparently reached out to psychics in an effort to find his missing dog. I feel for Lionel, honestly I do because I …

Dogs to Combat DVD Bootlegging?
April 9, 2006 – 2:57 am | One Comment

SKY NEWS is today reporting that dogs are being trained to detect counterfeit DVDs as Britain turns up the heat on bootleggers on the back of the largest ever pirate DVD discovery earlier this week. …

Dogs Drafted in as Britain Battles Bird Flu
April 9, 2006 – 2:27 am | No Comment

Airports and ports around the UK have been turning to the power of the canine nose as they attempt to keep a potentially fatal bird flu pandemic away from UK shores. Specialist dog handlers …

Is it Time For Tougher Sentences for Cruel Animal Abusers?
April 7, 2006 – 1:28 am | 3 Comments

It is unclear whether 25 year old Shaun Ferguson stole a crossbreed dog belonging to his neighbour or whether he simply happened across the dog after she had escaped. But it became all to clear …

Wayne Rooney Seeks Dog Advice, Smart Dog Uncovers Olympic Medals
April 6, 2006 – 10:57 am | One Comment

Today’s SUN NEWSPAPER is reporting that Olympic rower James Cracknell has been reunited with his stolen gold medals thanks to some smart detective work on the part of a neighbourhood dog. The star’s TV presenter …

Six Legged Dog Discovered in Asia
April 5, 2006 – 12:34 pm | No Comment

A puppy with six legs and two penises has been discovered outside a Chinese temple in the town of Pandamaran.The brown and white dog was found asleep last week by the temple’s caretaker. The extra …

Should UK Bring Back The Dog Licence?
April 5, 2006 – 11:35 am | 2 Comments

Last week a man was found guilty of stabbing to death his dog, a Giant Bull Mastiff called Max. The attack was executed with a Samurai sword, which Peter Dibden, Max’s owner had kept as …

RSPCA Claim Critical Dog Fighting Breakthrough
April 4, 2006 – 3:06 am | No Comment

RSPCA Special Operations Unit officers, inspectors and officers from West Midlands Police have been involved in a number of raids in Birmingham this morning. The 16 raids relate to information involving dog fighting in …

Man Who Stabbed His Dog To Death With A Sword Escapes Jail
April 1, 2006 – 7:48 am | No Comment

Unemployed Peter Dibden was under the influence of alcohol and drugs when he killed his dog, a Giant Bull Mastiff called Max in late May last year. Teesside Magistrates Court were told how Dibden, …