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I read today that John Travolta’s pet dogs have reportedly been killed in an airport accident in the US.
Apparently the dogs were being taken for a walk after a flight with the Travolta family when a service vehicle at Bangor International Airport, Maine, accidently struck the two family pets.
The incident came to light after the City’s daily newspaper discovered an email that had been sent to members of the City council describing the incident.
The airport has since sent flowers and cards to the Travolta family expressing their deepest sympathies and apologising for the incident.

Today I read a story about a dog that managed to cling to the front of a car for 60 miles between Belfast Coleraine.
The driver thought he’d heard a thud part way through his journey but on checking his mirrors and not seeing anything, continued his journey. It was when he reached his destination and then heard the sound of barking from the front of the car he new what had happened.
Although unhurt after the ordeal the dog was considerably grumpy and therefore gained the nickname Father Jack, named after the tetchy priest in the sitcom Father Ted.

You can usually tell if your dog is feeling a bit under the weather, they may seem a little lethargic or put off their food, but there are a few preventative measures you can take to help to keep your pooch as happy as possible.

Grooming your pet with a brush may seem something that only pedigree owners do at crufts, however brushing your dog regularly can help keep his cote free from knots and bugs if the comb is fine enough.

Check the nose for discoloration and scabbing as this could be a warning sign, a healthy nose however does not need to be cold or wet for it to be healthy, if in doubt its always best to seek professional advice from a vet.

Dogs instinctively bark as part of their natural behaviour stemming back to when they used to roam in packs. This behaviour was a natural instinct to warn other pack members of pending danger, however in today’s society it’s not longer needed but is still an instinctive behaviour and is mainly due to stress or boredom. You can deter your dog from barking by reducing these two factors, such as taking your dog to the park for an hour or two each night will ensure not only your dog gets enough exercise but also keeps their attention on other things, so when your dog gets home he will have had enough stimulation and exercise to give you and your nabours a restful night’s sleep.

The ASPCA (The American society for the prevention of cruelty to Animals) have raided a property in Alabama to bring down a dog fighting ring. The ASPCA raided the property early Monday morning and found forty five dogs of various breeds that have been suspected to be trained for dog fights. There have also been skeletal remains found at the property which have been collected as part of an ongoing investigation as well as evidence of injuries to the forty five seized animals to help prosecute the people behind the dog fighting ring.

The dogs trust is an organisation that takes in, looks after and rehomes dogs that have been abandoned, hurt or just unwanted. In most cases the dogs trust are able to rehome the dogs, which is great news as there are hundreds that need re-homing every day. However there are a select few that cannot be rehomed because of their current condition; this is where sponsoring a dog comes in. For a tiny amount each month, you can make a difference to the dogs lives and ensure they are well looked after.

This dog was originally bred in Germany in Europe, and is a stalwart type of dog. Remarkably, the Rottweiler was one of the oldest breeding dogs in England. Although one of the more popular breeds, Rottweilers are known for their occasional viciousness and natural aggression, although that can be down to the owner as others can also be known as compassionate and obedient dogs.

The dog is that popular in Germany, that a statue of the canine was built in Rottwell. They are the second most known dogs for fatal human attacks, with pit-bull terriers being number one in the US.

The police breed, live with and look after their own dogs. They do this as the dogs can help them arrest criminals, hunt for criminals and to help sniff out drugs or other illegal substances. Just like police, the police dogs main aim is to enforce public law and order, however other aims include; search and rescue dogs and detection dogs.

The type of dogs that are trained to be police dogs are usually more aggressive types of dog, and they include; Alsations, Rottweilers, Boxers ,American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Dutch Shepards and even Beagles (used in airports).