Church sign for dog owners

Don't we all.

Off-leash Rottweiler kills leashed terrier in park

Small dogs, especially when they're leashed and big dogs aren't, can be easy prey, intended or not.
That's why urban dog parks typically have separate areas for small and large breeds.
But what to do in a wild, unregulated and unofficial off-leash area like this one near Highway 401 close to Cambridge, Ont.?
A toy dog being walked on-leash by teens was attacked and later died in a vet's office. According to a story in the local Waterloo Region Record, the rules of the off-leash area are unclear.
What is clear is that the owner of the larger dog did not have it under his or her control, either with a leash or excellent training.
I feel, as most dog owners will, for the owners of Lucy, the fatally injured terrier cross. They lost their pet and face a huge vet bill through no fault of their own.
It reminds me of a smaller incident that happened with our leashed Wheaten terrier on our own street when she was approached and bitten by an off-leash German shepherd.
I wonder if the best thing to do in such situations is to drop the leash and try to divert the aggressive dog?

Jann Arden and her dog get the ‘boot’ from VIA train

Seriously? Why couldn't VIA move the dog to the appropriate car. Was there a complaint from a passenger with allergies to Jann Arden's dog, or a zealous employee?

Toronto News: Jann Arden and her dog get the ‘boot’ from VIA train - thestar.com:

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Was dog trying to comfort baby?

This is a sad story in which a baby was killed by a family's dog. Was the husky trying to comfort the child, but bit too hard? Story in the Toronto Star provides a possible explanation.
And yes, obviously everyone realizes it's a bad idea to leave any dog - or cat - alone with a baby.

Dogs poisoned in Toronto

Our Wheaten often darts to grab old food or wrappers while on walks in parks and our neighbourhood.
Dogs tempted by some treat may be the victims of a purposeful poisoning in a Toronto neighbourhood, according to the Toronto Star.
It's sad, more so because the dogs who've died are cherished pets of older citizens.

Toronto News: Calling ‘Dr. Dog’: Therapy dog makes the rounds at the Hospital for Sick Children - thestar.com

Gotta love Wheatens!

Toronto News: Calling ‘Dr. Dog’: Therapy dog makes the rounds at the Hospital for Sick Children - thestar.com

Dogs welcome at shelter

Gotta like this story in the Huffington Post about dogs now being welcome at a domestic violence shelter in Kansas City, Missouri.
An heroic Great Dane can change minds.

Dog friendly in Dallas

A hearty breakfast, great coffee and the company of your dog on the patio. What more could one ask for at the Breadwinners Cafe and Bakery on McKinney Avenue in Dallas.

Not dead yet

Heartwarming Christmas tale of a dog thought to be dead, but came alive the next day before being buried, via Huffington Post.

Ultimate Dog Tease

If you like dogs, like millions of others, you'll like this video.

Stuart the Salsa Dancing Dog

The chihuahua we had when I was a boy didn't do this. Not that I'm envious.

Bishop Arts District, Dallas TX

Spotted this well-behaved bulldog chilling while his owners enjoyed a light lunch at a sidewalk table in the pleasant Bishop Arts District of Dallas, Texas, in November. Well behaved and much admired by passersby.