Cover Story

August 23, 2007

Vick Cops Plea, Dogs Sentenced to Death?

vickdog.jpgInstead of listening to "experts" like PETA and HSUS, who want the dogs killed sooner rather than later, the judge in Vick's case should require the disgraced athlete to fund their loving and secure care for the rest of their lives. It's the least he can do.

News

October 2, 2007

Save a Beagle Puppy!

beaglepuppy.jpgUpdate: As of October 3, all the puppies are safe and soon will be happily ensconced in loving homes!

Corporate downsizing is closing Alza's research facilities in Mountain View. That should be good news for 40 puppies who are escaping being used for animal research as a result -- but if no one steps up to give them homes by October 15, they'll be killed.

Pet of the Week

January 31, 2008

Reverend Lovejoy

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Reverend Lovejoy, a 5-year-old, black-and-white, tripod pit bull, is a staff and volunteer favorite at Pets Unlimited, where he ended up at the emergency hospital after an accident crushed a rear leg, which had to be amputated.

Calendar Spotlight

February 15, 2008

Dan Piraro at the Purple Onion

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Dan Piraro of 'Bizarro' fame makes a rare stage appearance - he's at the Purple Onion to benefit Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary on February 22.

Marysdogs Blog

October 26, 2007

Something to Purr About

presingcat.jpgThanks to the blogosphere, Berkeley Humane's feline art-themed fundraiser will have an unusually varied selection this year.

Cool Stuff

July 25, 2007

Dogmotion: The Book

running dogs Photographer Barry Toranto has been hanging out at the dog park, and he's gathered the resulting photos of ecstatic canine blur in a new book.