Contractor charged with spray painting dog
A Georgia prosecutor says he intends to aggressively prosecute a contractor who allegedly sprayed fluorescent orange paint on a barking black lab mix that was in a fenced backyard. “To spray paint a...
View ArticleWhat color is your dog’s personality?
The techniques matchmaking services use to help humans meet their mates are increasingly being used by animal shelters, and for pretty much the same reason — in hopes of ensuring lasting bonds. The...
View ArticleDead pit bull found in bag hanging from tree
Animal control officers in Connecticut are asking for the public’s help in solving the mystery of a dead pit bull found in a trash bag hanging from a tree near a highway. Authorities say bloody...
View ArticleDog Flags let canines show their colors
There’s a new product on the market called “Dog Flags” — designed, their maker says, to “simplify the relationship between dog owners and the public at large.” They come in five colors, with five...
View ArticleHow much is that balloon dog at the auction? Would you believe $55 million?
Chances are you could find an unemployed party clown who would make you a balloon dog for a pretty reasonable price, if not for free. Or you could buy this one — for $35 million or so. Artist Jeff...
View ArticleDog complaint from neighbor leads homeowner to retaliate with striped siding
When a neighbor complained about their dogs, the residents of a home in a quiet Chicago suburb responded by loudly repainting the side of their house that faces the complainant — in bright yellow,...
View ArticleI see a problem and I want it painted orange
Dog poop is being spray painted bright orange on some forest trails in Oregon to increase public awareness of the problem — as if stepping in it doesn’t make you aware enough. The campaign from the...
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