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National Mutt Day
December 2nd is National Mutt Day. As you probably know, a mutt is any dog that is not a purebred. According to the Mutt Census of 2010, 53% of all dogs in the United States are mixed breeds (mutts). As part of the 2010 Mutt Census, 36,000 dogs were tested to determine what breeds are represented, and the German…
Farewell to a Hero
Visitors to our blogs may remember last fall we wrote about our Charity Event and our 2012 Charity partner, NK9WD. Our “poster child” for last year’s event was “Czar” a retired canine AAPD officer. “Czar” distinguished himself while serving the AAPD by guarding President Obama, Vice President Biden, and the Dalai Lama during their visits to Ann Arbor. In addition, Czar is…
Knife Swallowing – Not a Circus Trick!
As so many of us know, having a young dog or cat as part of your family is much like living with a toddler… toilet training, locking away hazards, and growing eyes in the back of your head. The common dangers are identified and avoided— lilies no longer put in vases where cats can reach,…
2013 Charity Pirate Corn Maze Event – A Rousin’ Success
Despite it being a rainy Sunday, over 35 people braved the wet weather to enjoy the Coleman’s Corn Maze and all of the activities at our Charity Event. Since the Maze is Pirate themed this year, we decided to have that be our theme as well. Numerous people and their dogs were decked out in…
Jerky Treats related to illness and deaths in dogs
The Food and Drug Administration has been investigating illness and deaths in dogs (and some cats) associated with pet jerky treats. According to the FDA‘s findings, from 2007 to 2013, over 3,600 dogs and 10 cats have reportedly become ill from eating pet jerky treats. The FDA’s Consumer Update indicates that 580 dogs have died….
Toy Breeds Can Be Great Dogs — If You Give Them What They Need
I was so excited. I told all my friends I was getting a Pomeranian. The response I got from all of them went something like this: “I always thought of you as a large breed person. I can’t imagine you with a small dog. Why do you want a small dog?” I had wanted a…
Possible New Viral Disease in Dogs
We are aware of reports of dogs in our area becoming ill with signs including diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, severe lethargy and vasculitis. While there are many conditions which may present with these symptoms, there has been recent interest in a circovirus being responsible for deaths in Ohio and Michigan. Unfortunately, dog circovirus has only…
Corn “Dog” Maze Charity Event Photo Contest
Our annual Charity Event held 9/29/13 was a success despite it being a rainy day. Since the maze at Coleman’s Corn Maze was a Pirate theme this year, we decided to have a photo costume contest for any attendees who wanted to participate. We need YOUR help to decide who will win this fun contest…
DogFest 2013
Beginning in 2011, Arise Church, located in Pinckney, launched a dog lover’s event known as DOGFEST. The event is centered around the special bond between Man (and Woman’s) Best Friend and is intended “as a way to promote the Arise Church Community Dog Park”. The event had 450 attendees in 2011, nearly 1,000 people in…
2013 Charity Event – Pirates & Puppies
2013 Annual Charity Event: September 29th A Pirate’s Poem and Event details…AAARRRGGGHHH!!! Listen me mateys and ye shall hear, Of a treasure hunt like yesteryear; Twenty-nine September, Two Thousand Thirteen A Corn-Dog Maze like ye have never seen, Our pirate fund-raising event of the year! Arrive by land, just south of Saline, And ye at…