A DOG WALK ON VIA DELLA SPIGA
By CLAUDIA FILSI
Via della Spiga is one of the most
exclusive shopping streets in Milan,
with Bvlgari, Prada and Bottega Veneta
among its best-known boutiques.
But there is another Via della Spiga —
not only in Italy — that threatens more
than one’s bank account. It can damage
and possibly kill unwitting dogs if their
owners don’t react in timely fashion.
Spiga in Italian means grass seed
head, and these insidious, ubiquitous
plant seeds can easily attach to the
inside of a dog’s ears, sometimes
the throat or inside the nose. Without
prompt medical attention, they can
cause permanent injury to the eardrum,
throat or nasal passage, provoke
swelling and might even cause
death by infection or interfering with
the dog’s breathing.
Read Full Story Here
Via della Spiga is one of the most
exclusive shopping streets in Milan,
with Bvlgari, Prada and Bottega Veneta
among its best-known boutiques.
But there is another Via della Spiga —
not only in Italy — that threatens more
than one’s bank account. It can damage
and possibly kill unwitting dogs if their
owners don’t react in timely fashion.
Spiga in Italian means grass seed
head, and these insidious, ubiquitous
plant seeds can easily attach to the
inside of a dog’s ears, sometimes
the throat or inside the nose. Without
prompt medical attention, they can
cause permanent injury to the eardrum,
throat or nasal passage, provoke
swelling and might even cause
death by infection or interfering with
the dog’s breathing.
Read Full Story Here
| THE GREAT DANE: A NOBLE BREED |
By MARJORIE DORFMAN
Where does this regal breed known as the “Apollo of all dogs” come from and why isn’t it
Denmark? In what ways are Great Danes unique from other large working breeds of
dogs? Read on for some interesting facts about a very dignified and sweet creature.
No one can say for sure where these great dogs originated, but there are several
theories, the oldest of which dates back to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Incised on
some Greek money dating back to 36 B.C. is the image of a dog that greatly resembles
the Great Dane of today.
More
Where does this regal breed known as the “Apollo of all dogs” come from and why isn’t it
Denmark? In what ways are Great Danes unique from other large working breeds of
dogs? Read on for some interesting facts about a very dignified and sweet creature.
No one can say for sure where these great dogs originated, but there are several
theories, the oldest of which dates back to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Incised on
some Greek money dating back to 36 B.C. is the image of a dog that greatly resembles
the Great Dane of today.
More
| ARIZONA'S AMAZING LEASH-FREE ZONES |
By ALISON DEEB
Last year, I visited three off-leash parks in the “Valley of the Sun” — the Washington Dog
Park in Phoenix, the Chaparral Park in Scottsdale and Quail Run Park in Mesa. These
city dog parks are a small sample of the 20 dog parks that encircle the Phoenix
metropolitan area.
Washington Dog Park was the first established in the City of Phoenix by a grassroots
citizen effort. Now PETsMART sponsors the park, along with the PETsMART Dog Park at
Pecos Park. Both parks are part of a recreational complex that includes baseball fields
as well as tennis and volleyball courts. Phoenix currently has four dog parks and is
establishing another off-leash area at Steel Indian School Park.
More
Last year, I visited three off-leash parks in the “Valley of the Sun” — the Washington Dog
Park in Phoenix, the Chaparral Park in Scottsdale and Quail Run Park in Mesa. These
city dog parks are a small sample of the 20 dog parks that encircle the Phoenix
metropolitan area.
Washington Dog Park was the first established in the City of Phoenix by a grassroots
citizen effort. Now PETsMART sponsors the park, along with the PETsMART Dog Park at
Pecos Park. Both parks are part of a recreational complex that includes baseball fields
as well as tennis and volleyball courts. Phoenix currently has four dog parks and is
establishing another off-leash area at Steel Indian School Park.
More
| KISS ME, I'M AN IRSH DOG |
By MARJORIE DORFMAN
Many fine dogs come from the land of the “wearin’
of the green” and the Kerry Blue Terrier and the
Irish Water Spaniel stand proudly (albeit not in
green) among them. A closer look at these two
breeds shows why they are so very special indeed
both to the Irish people and lovers of dogs
everywhere in the world.
More
Many fine dogs come from the land of the “wearin’
of the green” and the Kerry Blue Terrier and the
Irish Water Spaniel stand proudly (albeit not in
green) among them. A closer look at these two
breeds shows why they are so very special indeed
both to the Irish people and lovers of dogs
everywhere in the world.
More
BY VERA LAWLOR
One beating too many and the woman took to the streets with her dog.
Eventually she found her way to Strengthen Our Sisters in Passaic County.
“She spent one night but we told her we couldn’t keep her dog so she left again,” said
Sandra Ramos, director of the shelter.
More
One beating too many and the woman took to the streets with her dog.
Eventually she found her way to Strengthen Our Sisters in Passaic County.
“She spent one night but we told her we couldn’t keep her dog so she left again,” said
Sandra Ramos, director of the shelter.
More
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