Archive for February, 2009

posted by Jason Barrett on Feb 28

Australians have been shocked to see stray dogs shot dead on a popular Bali beach as authorities try to contain a rabies outbreak blamed for at least eight human deaths. More than 2000 stray dogs hav

posted by Jason Barrett on Feb 28

Not too many years ago, when a dog passed away, it was often buried in a lonely forest with nothing to mark its grave but the patch of freshly churned dirt that was used to refill the hole. Today, some use giant stone monuments worthy of museums to honor their treasured bird dogs. Others have their animals cremated and keep their ashes forever, while some utilize technology, creating Web sites ...

posted by Jason Barrett on Feb 28

Mabel H. Batiste, 94, of Port Arthur, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009. Hannah Funeral Home. Harold Lee Drummond, 78, of Lumberton died Saturday Feb. 28, 2009. Clayton Thompson Funeral Home.

posted by Jason Barrett on Feb 28

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana Department of Natural Resources official says it's unclear whether a coyote is responsible for the recent attack on a dog near Greenwood.

posted by Jason Barrett on Feb 27

MOUNT VERNON - A loaded gun found at the so-called house of horrors at 26 S. 13th Ave. on Tuesday has been sent to the Westchester County police ballistics lab for testing.

posted by Jason Barrett on Feb 27

Illinois State Police are investigating a Feb. 5 incident in which an off-duty Knoxville Police officer is accused of shooting a dog with a pellet gun.

posted by Jason Barrett on Feb 27

By editorial Friday, 27 February 2009 - 2:04pm. DUGALD, Man.—Manitoba Mounties are investigating after a dog was euthanized after being shot with an arrow from a hunting bow.

posted by Jason Barrett on Feb 27

Armed police have been called to an address in Cliftonville following reports of a man with a gun. The alarm was raised by a member of the public at 3.40pm and the Kent armed response team was alerted, together with dog handlers.

posted by Jason Barrett on Feb 27

Manitoba Mounties are investigating after a dog was euthanized after being shot with an arrow from a hunting bow.

posted by Jason Barrett on Feb 27

Stylists and nail technicians from around Missoula will be on hand Saturday in Frenchtown to volunteer their nail-painting services in a three-pronged benefit fundraiser for two area families.