Dogs
May 15, 2009
Amazing hero dogs rescuing other dogs on highway (video)New York police blocked off a busy portion of expressway early Thursday morning after a dog was hit by a car. Rescuing the dog proved tricky after another dog arrived on the scene preventing anyone from getting close to his canine companion, Associated...
Sterilization of stray dogs in Chisinau has started
July 22, 2008The sterilization of stray dogs in Chisinau started on July 22 and will last by the end of this year. Under an ordinance issued by the deputy mayor of Chisinau Nistor Grozavu, the sterilization and marking of stray dogs will be carried out by authorized...
Sterilization of stray dogs postponed
July 17, 2008The local public administration decided to put off the sterilization of stray dogs in Chisinau. Initially planned for July 15, the start of the campaign was postponed for a week owing to unanticipated problems. Deputy Mayor of Chisinau Nistor Grozavu...
Chisinau stray dogs will be sterilized
July 14, 2008The stray dogs in the municipality of Chisinau will be sterilized. Under a decision made by the Chisinau City Hall, the stray dogs will be neutered between July 15 and September 30. The sick dogs will be euthanized. The announcement was made by the...
Health Ministry warns population about approaching dog days
May 30, 2008The Ministry of Health warns the population about the coming dog days and makes recommendations for avoiding negative effects. At a news conference on May 29, Minister of Health Larisa Catrinici said that the Ministry sent an administrative memorandum...
Benign lesions the same in dogs and humans
November 27, 2007A team of U.S. and Italian scientists have found premalignant mammary lesions in dogs and humans display many of the same characteristics. The Purdue University-led researchers said their discovery could lead to better understanding of breast cancer...
Boston wants its foo dogs back
October 12, 2007Two marble foo dogs that had been a landmark in Boston's Chinatown have turned up at the suburban home of a contractor on the Big Dig. Paul Pedini, a former vice president of Modern Continental, has installed the dogs -- given by the government of...
Dogs, handlers take a spin on dance floor
September 26, 2007Dogs can disco, waltz and keep a Latin beat as they shake their booty on the dance floor in an activity gaining popularity across the United States. And there are seminars to teach your pooch the proper dance moves. "Dancers with Woofs K9 Freestyle...
City considers what to do about doggie doo
September 26, 2007City leaders in Anchorage, Alaska, are considering a stinky issue: whether to ban dogs, and the surprises they can leave behind, from fenced ball fields. On one side are baseball players who say they don't like picking up poop when they're preparing...
Dogs rule; humans drool in race
September 21, 2007Dogs have a chance to see whether their two-legged companions can keep up or eat dust in New York's first Doggy Duathlon next summer. The animals and humans will compete in a 1,500-meter swim in the Hudson River and a 10K run around Central Park next...