Who really needs a fire hydrant?

No fire hydrant for tethering Rover while you zip in for a coffee at Cafe Gitane on Mott Street in NYC? No problem. However, I'd recommend removing the tether before riding away.

BC SPCA slogan gets to the point

Here's some more great thinking from the BC SPCA.

Doggie daycare solves two problems

Here's a great win-win problem-solving idea. People attending the farmers' market in Ganges village on Salt Spring Island can't leave their dogs in their cars on hot, sunny days. They can't take them to the market either because it's contrary to health regulations. So the BC SPCA has set up a doggie day care at the market as a fund raiser. The SPCA makes a few dollars and the pet owners keep their dogs safe from a hot car interior.

No anesthesia? No problem.

Anyone who has experienced general anesthesia for surgery knows that waking up afterwards is no picnic. Problem is, that's the method vets typically use to keep Rover from thrashing about when his teeth are being cleaned. But this dental hygienist / dog-whisperer in Vancouver, BC doesn't use anesthesia. I can attest that our dogs don't seem to be tormented or emotionally scarred by the process. Before and after photos show an impressive improvement, which is important, because dogs can suffer from dental problems from poor hygiene (just like humans).