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June 20, 2008
Cockfighting Probe Leads to Area Farm
SeattleTimes.com reports Sheriff's deputies at a Snohomish-area farm in the state of Washington found 92 chickens living in dirty, inadequate conditions they believe was used to raise birds for cockfighting. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008008068_cockfightfarm19m.htmlPosted by sball at 12:07 PM | Comments (0)
What Your Dog Can Teach You About Your Business
As reported in USAToday.com June 20 is "Take Your Dog to Work Day." http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/abrams/2008-06-20-dogs-and-business-lessons_N.htmPosted by sball at 07:45 AM | Comments (0)
Pets Need Seat Belts Too, Expert Says
NBC4.com reports according to Bark Buckle Up only 2% use pet restraints. http://www.nbc4.com/automotive/16601316/detail.htmlPosted by sball at 07:41 AM | Comments (0)
Bug Used to Suck Zoo Animal Blood
BBCNews reports a bloodsucking insect is being used to collect blood samples from animals at zoos. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7425073.stmPosted by sball at 07:23 AM | Comments (0)
USDA, Horse Council Hold Unwanted Horses Forum
TheHorse.com reports the issue of unwanted horses is serious and so broad it impacts the entire United States. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=12111Posted by sball at 07:21 AM | Comments (0)
June 19, 2008
Workers Find Lucky Dog In Cardboard Compactor
NBC4.com reports a dog was found in a cardboard compactor and survives with just a bruised foot. http://www.nbc4.com/news/16622665/detail.htmlPosted by sball at 03:05 PM | Comments (0)
Technique Used In Human Ankle Injuries Modified To Treat Dogs' Knees
MedicalNewsToday.com reports a common sports injury in human knees is even more common in dogs. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111559.phpPosted by sball at 02:55 PM | Comments (0)
June 17, 2008
Can Having a Cat Lower Your Heart Attack Risk?
ABCnews.go.com reports a controversial study links cat ownership to lower heart attack, stroke risks. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartDiseaseCenter/Story?id=4325718&page=3Posted by sball at 11:03 AM | Comments (0)
Chimp Cure For Stress: Hugs And Kisses
CBSnews.com reports Researchers find consolation helps quell chimpanzee victims of aggression. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/06/17/tech/main4185813.shtmlPosted by sball at 11:02 AM | Comments (0)
Scientists Reverse Vasectomy on Endangered Horse
WTOP.com reports scientists at the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo said that they have reversed a vasectomy on an endangered horse. http://wtop.com/?nid=456&sid=1423024Posted by sball at 10:58 AM | Comments (0)
Stem Cell treatment in China Helps Restore Girl's Sight
The DailyNewsTranscript.com reports Dr. Ian MacDonald said he would not recommend a patient undergo stem cell treatment without animal testing. http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/lifestyle/health_and_environment/x1743974613/Girl-undergoes-stem-cell-treatment-in-China-in-hopes-of-being-able-to-seePosted by sball at 08:00 AM | Comments (0)