John - Our Beagle-mixed Dog

Hi,

We adopted John the Beagle-mixed dog about 4 years ago.

He was very loveable and demanded our attention.

It was most unfortunate that our new housekeeper then opened the gate too wide and John ran out of the house.


Despite our efforts, we could not find him.....

Here are 2 photos of John that I found in my old PC.























We miss you, John......!!!

We Must Be Responsible Dog Owners

Hi,

No matter how much we love our pet dogs, we must also be aware that they could be pampered and also not well trained or socialised with the public. Also, we must respect that the some people are not comfortable with dogs, big or small.

We must always leash our dogs in public areas and also ensure that our dogs do not rush out of the house or gate.

In short, we must be considerate and responsible dog owners.

Here is a recent news on a dog attack and the consequences of it .

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DOG OWNER FINED $6,000

Ansley Ng
ansley@mediacorp.com.sg

A WOMAN was fined $6,000 by a district court yesterday, after her five
Rottweilers dashed out of her Kembangan home and attacked a smaller dog
last November.

Ms Satpal Kaur Narula, an information technology business owner,
was convicted of six charges of not leashing or muzzling her dogs — a
breed favoured as guard dogs due to their large size and fearsome
appearance.

In handing out the fine, District Judge May Mesenas said she considered
the fact that Ms Satpal, 51, had taken sufficient steps to prevent future
incidents, such as keeping her dogs in the backyard and building a divider
and a gate to keep them in.

Ms Satpal also sent her dogs for training, her lawyer Mr Satwant Singh
told the court.

During a mediation session yesterday, she had apologised to Mr David Ow,
the neighbour whose Jack Russell was attacked by the Rottweilers. She also
paid him an undisclosed sum as compensation, part of which would be
donated to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Said the judge: "I hope this will not happen again ... This time the
victim is a dog, but next time, children might be there."

The attack took place along Lengkong Tiga on Nov 26 and was stopped by
police officers who were driving past.

Mr Ow's dog was badly injured. While the Rottweilers did not attack Mr Ow,
the businessman fell and hurt himself while trying to protect his pet.

Dog Killed in Attack Inside Pet Store

Hi,

So sad though accidents do happen.

Please be cautious and do not assume that your dog or other dogs are so well behaved that such accident would not happen to you.

http://www.abc2news.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=cd87400e-3f2b-4d77-925c-f12f084cf598&rss=702

Take care!

David

Oldest Dog Dies At Age 29 !

A dog believed to be the oldest in the world has died, aged 29 years.

By Sarah Knapton
Last Updated: 9:05PM BST 08 Sep 2008

Until Bella the record for the oldest dog was held by Butch, a 28-year-old from America who died in 2003.

Bella, a Labrador cross, was bought by David Richardson from the RSPCA, 26 years ago when she was three years old.

She had lived with Mr Richardson, 76, and his partner Daisy, 81, since 1982 in Clay Cross, Derbyshire.

But she was put down on Saturday following a heart attack while on holiday with the couple.

Until Bella the record for the oldest dog was held by Butch, a 28-year-old from America who died in 2003, according to the Guinness World Records. Officially, the oldest ever dog was Bluey, a sheepdog from Australia, who lived to 29.

Although Mr Richardson, from Clay Cross, has no official documentation to prove Bella's age, he insists she was 29.

"We had just come up to Mablethorpe – we always go to the same place on holiday because we can take the dogs," said Mr Richardson.

"We had barely been here for an hour when Bella started panting and yelping and collapsed in front of the sofa.

"We took Bella to the vet but she was so ill she had to be put to sleep. It was very upsetting. We will miss her a lot.

"Lots of people came to see us and to wish Bella goodbye. Our friends and neighbours were very fond of her,

The RSPCA does not hold records stretching back to when Mr Richardson bought Bella and the Guinness World Records says Bella could not have been included because their was no documentation.

Some Dry Pet Foods Recalled

Hi,

Received this piece of information from a friend through email.

Please be aware of it and hopefully, you are not affected by it.

http://www.local6.com/family/17467825/detail.html

Take care!

David

Have You Microchipped Your Dog ?

Hi,

Both Jack and Ruby have been microchipped; Ruby since young and Jack recently only.

You should microchip your dog as soon as possible and you will not regret it.

Why?

Here is a good reason for doing it........ read the news below .


*Dog's chip reunites toddler with mom*

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL --- A special microchip in a family dog helped
officials reunite a wandering two-year-old girl with her family after
girl and dog were spotted wandering along Southwest Tulip Boulevard
Tuesday.

According to a police report released Tuesday, two neighbors spotted
Annabelle Fabrizio walking along the street in just her diaper behind
the family dog at about 7:45 a.m. on Saturday. The two Good
Samaritans then stopped Annabelle and moved her and the dog out of the
road.

An animal control official scanned Willy, a Shar Pei mix, for an
identification chip and turned up a woman's phone number. That person
said she gave the dog to a friend, Melissa Fabrizio, 28, of the 300
block of Southwest Tulip Boulevard, the girl's mother.

At that home, investigators found a 16-year-old boy, who said he was
babysitting Fabrizio's children, Annabelle and an eight-year-old boy.
The babysitter said Annabelle was sleeping, but when he checked her
room she wasn't there.

"I was out with the girlfriends Friday night and it got really late so
I called the babysitter, said I was going to crash for the night, and
I'd be home in the morning," Fabrizio explained Tuesday. "Then I got a
call from the police department in the morning."

Fabrizio said the 16-year-old boy is a friend's son.

She figured Annabelle, a bright-eyed girl with no shortage of energy,
rose before the sitter and opened the back door.

She let the dog out and followed him, Fabrizio said.

The officer said the dog never left her side.

Asked what would've happened had Willy not had a chip, Fabrizio said
she would have been going nuts.

"She's my baby girl," Fabrizio said. "I take every precaution with her."

Police did not charge the mother or the boy.

The chips are about the size of a grain of rice and typically are
injected by veterinarians with a syringe on the scruff of a dog or
cat's neck, said Todd Wallace, animal control crew leader.

Although there are several manufacturers, the chips generally work the
same way. When they're scanned by a special reader, a number comes up.
Animal control officials call the chip manufacturer and supply the
manufacturer the number. The manufacturer then provides the owner's
contact information. The chips cost about $25.

Dog Leash Recall

NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of
Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 3, 2008
Release #08-387
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 296-3807
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Worldwise Inc. Recalls Retractable Dog Leashes; Metal Clasp Can Break
and Cause Facial and Body Injuries to Dog Owners WASHINGTON, D.C. -
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced voluntary
recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Products: SlyDogT Retractable Dog Leashes

Units: About 223,000

Importer: Worldwise Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.

Hazard: The metal clasp connecting the leash to a dog's collar can
bend or break while in use, causing the leash to recoil back
unexpectedly. This poses a serious risk of injury to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Worldwise has received five reports of injuries,
including facial cuts, a broken tooth, displaced eye lens, and a
bruised collar bone.

Description: This recall involves the SlyDogT Retractable Dog Leash
with a metal clasp. The leash has a handle composed of a blue plastic
case with a black plastic grip. The leash is made of a black woven
strap and measures approximately one-half inch wide. The end of the
leash has a metal clasp which co nnects to the dog's collar. The
SlyDogT retractable leashes with a plastic clasp are not included in
this recall.

Sold by: Dollar General Stores nationwide from September 2007 through
August 2008 for about $5.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these leashes immediately and
return them to Worldwise Inc. for a full refund, including shipping
costs.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Worldwise toll-free at
(888) 296-3807 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site atwww.squareonesystem.com

Visit CPSC website:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08387.html

My Dad Loves My Dogs Too

Hi,

My father is visiting me for a week and he not a dog person though he has met Ruby and Jack during his previous visits.

He lives in Penang, Malaysia, north of Singapore and his last visit to my home was 2.5 years ago! But I have been flying up north to see almost every quarter, of course.

Anyway, he says he likes Ruby the Corgi as she is so furry and cuddly.

I suppose it is partly because Ruby loves attention whereas Jack has an attitude and only comes to you when there is some treat or going out for a walk...ha...ha...ha...

Here are a few photos of my Dad and the dogs........

Ruby will come to you.

Jack is enjoing the sun and could not be bother by your presence!

Well, at least, Jack and Ruby do not fight for your attention but only when you are giving them some treat.... both will rush at you!