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InsureMe Takes a Look at Pit Bulls and Homeowner’s Insurance: Insurance Referral Service Researches Industry’s Breed-Specific Underwriting

Monday, December 13th, 2010 at 11:38 am  
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DENVER (PRWEB) April 21, 2008

    ”My guess is that this is a little on the low side, given people’s financial incentive not to report a dangerous breed,” said InsureMe statistician Peter Deusterman, alluding to the fact that insurers typically charge more to owners of those breeds because of their reputation as dangerous dogs. “But I think it gives a general picture. I’d be surprised if it was much larger than that figure.”

InsureMe.com is a web-based service that helps people shopping for insurance, including homeowner’s insurance. In the process it collects aggregated consumer information, including whether applicants… Continue reading

Off leash: Horse leaves impact at Kindred Spirits

Monday, December 13th, 2010 at 7:38 am  
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Off leash: Horse leaves impact at Kindred Spirits
The gentle giant is gone. Taj, a 28-year-old Palomino gelding, one of three resident senior horses at Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary, died Saturday after a valiant effort to save him, said sanctuary founder Ulla Pedersen.
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National Occupational Dog Bite Safety Summit ‘Train-the-Trainer 2005′

Monday, December 13th, 2010 at 3:39 am  
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National Occupational Dog Bite Safety Summit ‘Train-the-Trainer 2005′











Columbus, OH (PRWEB) September 25, 2005

The National Occupational Dog Bite Safety (ODBS) Summit will be held November 9-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

All service companies that have personnel who visit homeowners and commercial businesses have the risk of exposing these employees to vicious dogs as they enter the property. Injury from dog bites can be fatal or at least very hazardous to their health and well being.

Service companies, such as utility meter readers, postal and package delivery… Continue reading

Dog Owners Across the Country will March in Protest Against Breed Discrimination on October 28

Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 11:38 pm  
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(PRWEB) October 18, 2006

ROVERlution is holding its second annual Luv-a-Bully March, a protest movement against dog breed discrimination and breed specific legislation (BSL), in six cities across the United States on Saturday, October 28, starting at 10 a.m. Marches will take place in Brea, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; Kansas City, Missouri; Pelham, Alabama; and West Palm Beach, Florida. More information can be found on ROVERlution’s web site, www.roverlution.org.

March protestors are opposed to laws that restrict or penalize their freedom to keep dogs of certain breeds and uphold that breed bans violate citizens’ Constitutional… Continue reading

The Dog Federation of New York Responds to Plan by New York City Councilmember Peter Vallone to Reverse State Law and Offers Assistance on Dog Safety Plan

Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 7:39 pm  
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New York, NY (PRWEB) December 30, 2006

Following Councilmember Vallone’s comments promoting his plan to reverse the safety and protections of current New York State dog law, members of the Dog Federation of New York (DFNY), the New York affiliate for the Campaign For Responsible Ownership, offer their assistance to Councilmember Vallone, members of his staff and the New York City Council to help educate and guide the Council to create and enhance a public health dog safety plan.

New York City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria) recently and unexpectedly began a campaign to promote Resolution 156… Continue reading

Sixty 8 Wins “Inspirational Song of the Year” from L. A. Music Awards

Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 3:38 pm  
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Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2009

Nu-Classic Rock Band Sixty 8 won “Inspirational Song of the Year” for their epic single “Any Race Of Man” at the Los Angeles Music Awards. Sixty 8’s first full-length CD “Before The Fall” was nominated for “Rock Album of the Year” and the song “Any Race Of Man” was nominated for “Rock Single of the Year.”

The band Sixty 8 has received international accolades for their CD “Before The Fall.”
Here are just some of the incredible press comments –

“…This is simply solid American melodic hard rock and metal they way… Continue reading

Best Friends Animal Society: Dog Fighting Crackdowns Emphasize Need for Laws to Protect Innocent Animals Thrust into Harm’s Way

Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 11:38 am  
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Best Friends Animal Society: Dog Fighting Crackdowns Emphasize Need for Laws to Protect Innocent Animals Thrust into Harm’s Way














Dogs rescued from fighting operations deserve to be evaluated as individuals and not put into one category.


Ferndale, WA (Vocus) July 14, 2009

Dogs seized from fighting busts are victims, not villains, according to a nationally recognized expert on all issues connected with pit bulls and other pit bull-type dogs.

Ledy VanKavage of Best Friends Animal Society… Continue reading

Dog Cages Changing Perceptions for Owners of Dogs

Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 3:38 am  
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(PRWEB) June 12, 2005

Dog cages in the UK are becoming more and more popular as noted by UK Dog Crate Co. (www.ukdogcrate.co.uk). People are beginning to see the real benefits and advantages of having a dog crate for their puppy or dog.

However, many people have thought of a dog crate as an indoor prison but its not seen as this by your dog, it is seen more as a doggy den within your home. Some dogs may take a few days to get used to the idea of using a dog crate but it… Continue reading

Michigan Attorney Calls for Tougher Enforcement of Animal Control Laws in Wake of Pit Bull Attacks

Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 3:38 am  
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Bloomfield Hills, MI (PRWEB) September 21, 2010

The key to preventing dangerous dog attacks is not only having strong animal control laws on the books but tougher enforcement of those laws, says Bloomfield Hills personal injury lawyer Thomas L. Stroble.

A series of pit bull attacks this summer in the Metro Detroit area, including an incident involving a 4-day-old Waterford Township boy reported earlier this month by The Detroit News, demonstrates the need for tighter regulation of vicious animals, according to Stroble.

“It’s not enough to have a pit bull ban in place or a vicious dog or… Continue reading

HOLIDAY FEASTS AND FIDO DON’T MIX

Saturday, December 11th, 2010 at 11:38 pm  
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(PRWEB) October 29, 2002

Ensure the holidays are happy for your best friend by avoiding the three most common problems encountered by Fido this time of year.

Based on a survey done by www.toybreeds.com from

veterinary colleges, there are three precautions owners should take.

1. Don’t let him eat things he shouldn’t.

While rich, fatty foods may just add an inch to our waistlines, they can be dangerous to dogs. Fido may just get an upset stomach or he may wind up with a condition called pancreatitis.

Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration,

weakness and abdominal pain. You may even see a… Continue reading

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