Doggy quote of the month for July
The quote this month is from the wonderful Ricky Gervais, on kindness
The supplementary report on NZ greyhound racing
The Racing Integrity Board's supplementary report (dated in March, released in May) is a literature review of closures that have happened in other countries. There are pros and cons for each option to close the industry. All can be managed with close supervision which the industry requires.
Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
In the June edition of NZ Dog World, I tour the Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in Mt Juliet, Tennessee. I love old dogs!
Another report into NZ’s greyhound racing industry
A report dated December 2022 was only released publicly on 23 May 2023. It's really not good news for NZ's greyhounds and animal welfare.
Doggy quote of the month for June
George Clooney on his senior dog, Einstein...
Training Service Dogs
In the May edition of NZ Dog World, I discuss my visit to Smoky Mountain Service Dogs which trains service dogs for physically disabled veterans.
To all the dog mothers
Sunday, 14 May 2023 is Mother's Day. In this post, I provide some perspective on what it takes to be a Dog Mum and why our society doesn't always value the role
Doggy quote of the month for May
Ricky Gervais is known for his support of animal welfare and this quote is an endorsement of adopt don't shop.
Dog-friendly tourism in Greece
Greece's Ministry of Culture has announced that pets will soon be allowed into more than 120 archaeological sites across the country
Pet dogs and cats could be spreading antibiotic-resistant superbugs to their owners
Dogs and cats may be passing antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” to their owners, a new study warns.
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The blog about everything dog
I've been blogging since 2010 about a range of dog issues. I particularly like sharing the latest research news and I always share a Doggy Quote of the Month