It was a long, cold night for Duke, a 16-month-old St. Bernard who froze to the ice on a pond at the Peter Yegen Jr. Golf Club in Billings.
Rescuers believe that Duke fell though the ice on the pond on the northwest side of the golf course sometime during the night but was able to [...]
Nine Firefighters Haul In St. Bernard With Its Bottom Frozen To Ice
Published in March 8th, 2009
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Dog and Cat Wives Tales Examined
Published in March 8th, 2009
We all know about old wives’ tales. They’re folklore we have heard from our grandparents and parents. There are lots of myths that have to do with animals, and this article is going to look at a few told about our favorite animal companions — cats and dogs.
A dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s. [...]
Holistic Treatments Make A Difference For Pets’ Cancer, Seizures And Arthritis
Published in March 6th, 2009
For centuries people have been turning to eastern medicine which has long been known for its alternative healing powers. Now people are realizing that pets may benefit from the same approach to medicine.
From acupuncture to herbal treatments vets are turning to holistic medicine to treat aliments including arthritis, seizures and even cancer.
Whether the story is [...]
Mayor Comes To Rescue Of Dog That Was Doing Just Fine
Published in March 4th, 2009
A South Texas mayor became so concerned about reports of a Great Dane being stuck on a second-story balcony that he alerted emergency workers, went to the location himself, scaled a fire department ladder and entered the apartment to help the dog.
The problem was, the dog wasn’t in distress. The bigger problem came when the [...]
Afghan Pup Saved And Brought Home, With Complications
Published in March 3rd, 2009
US Army Staff Sgt. Dan Barker remembers when he first met Jack. The Special Forces medic and his team were securing an abandoned village in southern Afghanistan last June when they entered a compound. The desert sun was beating down upon them, and pomegranates crunched underfoot. With two men behind him, Sergeant Barker warily inched [...]
