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Fun Day with Pets

KUANTAN: The Kuantan Animal Rescue & Education (KARE) group will be organising the 4th Doggie Open Day on Nov 14 in Taman Gelora with more exciting activities awaiting pet owners.

Organising chairperson Joyce Mah said the annual charity event from 8am onwards, would provide an opportunity particularly for dog lovers in Kuantan to bring their pets out for a fun-filled day.

Mah said there would be a dogathon, doggie games, a children colouring contest and stalls selling recycled items, food, drinks, pet products, cakes, souvenirs and others.

“Entry fee for the dogathon is RM35 and the participants will be given a KARE T-shirt and some goodies for their pets.

Furry friends: Dog owners will get a chance to let their pet dogs socialise with one another during the upcoming event.

“Each doggie games and children colouring contest are also priced at RM10 each,” she said, adding that proceeds from the event would be used for the spaying and neutering programme of stray dogs and cats.

Mah said the aims of the event were to reduce the rising population of strays and abandoned dogs and cats in Kuantan and to create awareness of dog ownership responsibilities.

“As pet owners, we must take care of our dogs and cats but we must also ensure that their offsprings are well taken care of.

“If we are not prepared to look after them, spaying and neutering is the best solution,” she said, adding that KARE would continue to organise programmes from time to time to raise funds for the welfare of strays.

Mah said public and corporate citizen’s support is essential for the event to be successful.

She said KARE was a voluntary organisation formed under the Association of Sustainable Kuantan to educate the younger generations on proper caring of animals.

For more information, contact Dr Lean V Lee 09-517 2233, Dr Bhajan Singh 013-927 6292, Erlinda Yap 09-513 5141 or Mah 09-568 0759.

Source: www.thestar.com.my

Dorothy
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Girl throwing puppies into river

Please don't do this to your pets.....



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Salsa Dancing Dog

Saw this "Salsa Dancing Dog" in Youtube....it is Awesome!






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Dog Bits its Rescuer

LOS ANGELES: A German shepherd hoisted to safety from the storm-swollen Los Angeles river Friday is fine, authorities said, but the firefighter who splashed down in the daring helicopter rescue was hospitalised after being bitten by the dog.

Los Angeles fire officials said 50-year-old Joe St. Georges, who suffered severe hand and arm injuries, was taken to County USC Medical Center.

“He has significant injuries, bites and punctures, to his hand and arm and is being seen by a specialist,” Los Angeles fire Capt Steve Ruda said. The 25-year department veteran was in good condition, Ruda said.

The dog, nicknamed Vernon after the Southern California town where he was found, did not have a name tag or computer chip, said Sgt. Charles Miller of the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority in Downey.

It was quarantined to be monitored for rabies, but “appears to be well-maintained and cared for,” Miller said.

At least 50 firefighters responded to reports that the dog was in the river. For an hour, firefighters stood at the top of the steep, concrete banks, throwing life vest and float rings, hoping the dog would grab on.

Most of the time, the canine walked along a pipe or ledge in the centre of the river, sometimes slipping. One firefighter got into the river and tried to catch him, but the dog took off. Soon the pipe was submerged.

When the helicopter hovered overhead, the dog scrambled to the side of the river and tried to climb the slippery sides, only to slip each time.

St. Georges finally splashed down from the helicopter, wrestled with the frightened canine and lifted it to safety, using the dog’s collar and a rope to hoist him up. Despite St. Georges’ injuries, he didn’t fail the dog.

At a late afternoon news conference, helicopter pilot Scott Bowman said St. Georges took a muzzle with him but he wasn’t able to get it on, “so he decided to go for the capture.”

Miller said the dog had some scrapes and worn nails, but was otherwise fine. “He was fearful when he first got here, understandably. He went through a big ordeal,” Miller said.

The dog will be quarantined for 10 days, unless the owner shows up with proof of rabies vaccination, Miller said. Then, the dog could be monitored at home. If the owner doesn’t show up, officials will try to find the dog a new home.

Source: The Star Online

Dorothy
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Garmin GPS Dog Tracking Collar

This articles is a Press Release by Garmin.

OLATHE, Kan., Jun 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (GRMN 31.97, -0.28, -0.87%) , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the DC(TM) 40 tracking collar, improving upon the very popular Astro GPS Dog Tracking System.

The new DC 40 is mounted on a durable one-inch orange polyurethane coated collar strap, and the small black GPS puck that used to ride on the top of the collar is now integrated into the unit's main housing. As a result, owners can combine the DC 40 with most standard e-collar receivers -- eliminating the need to put two separate collars on a dog. The charging connection has been completely redesigned as well, with the charger clamping around a housing that has no recessed areas for mud to accumulate. Even the LED charging light on the collar has been reconfigured to flash while charging, and glow solid when fully charged.

"The refinements that are found in the new DC 40 are the result of feedback from hunters and trainers," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "The new collar is more convenient and more durable than ever. Whether purchasing an Astro for the first time or upgrading from an older model, sporting dog owners will love the refinements that are packed into the new DC 40."

Another new feature of the DC 40 is Collar Lock -- an option that lets users create a four-digit PIN number that helps prevent others from seeing their dog's whereabouts. That's a feature that field trial judges will find useful to ensure that an Astro is used only as a recovery tool when a dog in competition becomes lost.

Used in conjunction with the Astro 220 receiver, the system pinpoints exactly where your dog is and what he's doing -- running, pointing, or treeing -- even in dense cover, up to seven miles away, depending on terrain.

The Astro GPS Dog Tracking System requires very little configuration straight out of the box, and is extremely simple to use. Once the transmitter and receiver acquire a GPS signal, the receiver automatically lets users know the location of their dog. There are no subscriptions or setup fees required to use the device.

Astro can track up to 10 dogs per receiver at once, and the collar gives location updates every five, 10, 30 or 120 seconds (user selectable). Battery life is 17-48 hours (based on update rate) on the rechargeable DC 40 collar and 24 hours on the Astro 220 receiver, which is powered by two AA batteries. Both the DC 40 collar and the Astro 220 receiver are waterproof.

The Astro also has a map page to illustrate where a dog is and where it has been -- in relation to the hunter -- and allows hunters to determine if they have covered nearby ground. Garmin's unique Covey Counter(TM) lets hunters mark the precise location, time of day, and elevation where they encountered their quarry -- and users can easily note the number of birds flushed and how many were taken.

The Astro has a microSD card slot that allows users to insert optional pre-programmed topo maps or road maps, which can be invaluable in an unfamiliar area. Highly-detailed 24K topo maps give hunters an idea of the most productive areas to hunt, while road maps feature the same basic functions as an automotive GPS navigation unit -- even in rural areas. The optional road map data can also give turn-by-turn directions to motels, gas stations, restaurants, and even veterinarians.

The new DC 40 collar is included as part of the Astro GPS Dog Tracking system. For those wishing to upgrade from a previous generation of collar, the DC 40 can be purchased separately. Visit www.garmin.com for more information and pricing.

About Garmin

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (GRMN 31.97, -0.28, -0.87%) , the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin's products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and Astro are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2009, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of these filings are available at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html . No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Have a heart for Dogs

MORE people are giving up their pets due to the ecomonic downturn, said Selangor’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) manager Jacinta Johnson-Chan.

Johnson said based on figures for the past two years, the surrender rate of household pets had increased compared with the numbers adopted.

“The total number of animals surrendered in 2009 was 8,499 compared with 5,000 in 2008. However, only 1,790 were adopted,” she said, adding that the rest had to be put to sleep.

I want one: Actress Jojo Struys picking up a leash at the SPCA booth.

“Apart from the slowdown in the economy, more and more pet owners are also opting to move into condominiums and apartments, and there are the irresponsible ones who don’t see their pet as a member of the family but just an animal,’’ she said.

According to Johnson, there is also a new trend developing whereby pet shops are allowing animals to be bought on instalment.

“It’s not illegal but unhealthy. People can now afford pedigrees but what they are not ready for is that pure breed dogs need high maintenance and need a lot of care.

“When they fall sick, people just discard them like rubbish because they can’t afford the time and money to keep them,’’ Johnson said, adding that the animal shelter receives a large number of pedigrees, too.

To encourage people to adopt, the SPCA and advertising agency Y&R and sponsors Purina and 1 Utama Shopping Centre embarked on an adoption campaign called “Take A Leash, Give A Life” via a big billboard to encourage people to adopt at the shopping centre during the weekend.

The first-of-its-kind campaign by SPCA Selangor aims to create awareness on the importance of adoption from the animal shelter, as they struggle to find a home for more than 700 animals surrendered at their doorstep each month.

“It is an idea to get people to adopt pets from the shelter homes instead of buying them at pet shops. What happens is people who visit the booth are encouraged to take home a leash which is given free and it is okay if they want to adopt a dog at the end of the day -- we just want them to start thinking about it,’’ said Y&R regional head Edward Ong.

The adoption campaign was held from 10am to 7pm at LG Floor, Rainforest area, 1 Utama. Apart from the free limited edition leashes, visitors also bought merchandise, signed the “Animals Matter To Me” petition, and took part in some interesting animal-welfare themed games to raise funds for the animals.

Peiople who are considering adopting a pet should also drop by the SPCA Selangor. The next adoption drive would be held in Bangsar Shopping Centre.

For enquiries, contact SPCA’s team at 03-42535312 or e-mail enquiries@spca.org.my

By BAVANI M, The Star Newspaper.

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Dog Hair Style for 2010

This is the latest Dog Hair Style for 2010.
Which hair style do you prefer for your Dog?












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