Thousands of dogs started competing Monday (June 20) towards the best in show prize at the illustrious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (June 18-22, at Lyndhurst Estate, Tarrytown New York). To the casual viewer, the annual exhibition of dressed-up handlers leading well-mannered dogs around a ring might seem like a stilted walk in the park, but there's more than that to … [Read more...] about Dog show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
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KK City Hall, NGOs agree on measures to tackle issue of stray dogs
KOTA KINABALU: The Kota Kinabalu City Hall together with animal lovers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have agreed on several proposals to better tackle the issue of stray dogs around the city. According to a statement from the KK City Hall website, these include short- and long-term solutions. The short-term solutions include holding awareness campaigns and … [Read more...] about KK City Hall, NGOs agree on measures to tackle issue of stray dogs
DBKK looking at amending city by-laws to resolve stray dogs issue
KOTA KINABALU: The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) is looking to introduce new rules for dog owners amidst growing concerns over the population of stray dogs in the city. DBKK Mayor Datuk Noorliza Awang Alip said that they were considering amending the by-laws in order to set guidelines on how many dogs people can keep as pets in their premises. She said that the present … [Read more...] about DBKK looking at amending city by-laws to resolve stray dogs issue
Disabled doggie Patch lived life to the fullest
PETALING JAYA: It was a sad day for canine welfare project Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB) when one of their well-known rescues, Patch, died after a brief illness. The mix-breed Patch, almost 10 years old, came to MDDB as a month-old puppy after someone found him with both his front limbs crushed and severely infected. “It was early 2013 when his rescuer pleaded to us … [Read more...] about Disabled doggie Patch lived life to the fullest
Ukraine reports ‘massive’ attack from Belarus
Russia has intensified its offensive in the northern city of Kharkiv in the past days. KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine said it came under "massive bombardment" Saturday from neighbouring Belarus, a Russian ally not officially involved in the conflict, the day after announcing a retreat from the strategic city of Severodonetsk. Twenty rockets targeted the village of Desna in the … [Read more...] about Ukraine reports ‘massive’ attack from Belarus