http://www.wtfnews.org/ Stories tagged Dog en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 20:11:33 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/army-veteran-sparks-outrage-by-tattooing-his-dog-and-publishing-picture-on-facebook/ An army veteran has sparked outrage after tattooing his dog and publishing the results on his Facebook page. Ernesto Rodriguez tattooed his 5-month-old purebred American Pit Bull at his tattoo parlour last week. Mr Rodriguez inked the dog’s name, Duchess, and an emblem representing her bloodline on his pet’s stomach. He then posted an image of the tattoo on Facebook, prompting a mass outcry from animal lovers resulting in the local health de... ]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:18:14 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/army-veteran-sparks-outrage-by-tattooing-his-dog-and-publishing-picture-on-facebook/ http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/cat-walks-dog/ Going for a walk is the highlight of any dog’s day but this canine looks less than impressed at being bossed around by one particularly clever cat. While it’s dogs that are usually doing the chasing after cats, it’s obvious who the boss is in this unusual pet relationship. Picking up the dog’s leash in its mouth, the formidable feline pulls the cooperative pet along while meowing loudly to keep the canine in check. ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:06:10 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/cat-walks-dog/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/father-shoots-dog-to-recover-sons-finger-from-stomach/ A Bradenton boy is recovering at Tampa General Hospital from a dog attack that left him without a finger. Fernando Brignoni's pinky bitten off by the family dog, Sassy, on Friday night. "It hurts, but it can be better," said Brignoni's from his hospital bed. It happened when the 11-year-old stuck the finger in the cage of the Malamute-wolf. The dog bit down on the finger and would not let go. ]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:13:25 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/father-shoots-dog-to-recover-sons-finger-from-stomach/ http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/probe-into-police-dogs-statement/ Police officers in the West Midlands could be in the dog house after a police dog apparently filed a witness statement. The brief statement, on behalf of police dog Peach, read: "I chase him. I bite him. Bad man. He tasty. Good boy. Good boy Peach." The 'statement' was signed at the bottom with a print of the Alsatian's pawmark. It was reportedly written in response to a barrage of requests from the Crown Prosecution Service for an account from PC... ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:07:29 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/probe-into-police-dogs-statement/ http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/beer-for-dogs-released-in-the-us/ A US brewery has released an alcohol free beer - just for dogs. Dawg Grog is on sale in Bend, Oregon, where Boneyard Brewery creates its selection of bespoke beers. Described as a 'healthy, nutritional, liquid treat for your best friend', the beer can be served on its own or poured over food. The beverage is packed full of vegetables and spices including ginger, cinnamon and honey, reports Metro. It is the brainchild of Boneyard Brewe... ]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:30:20 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/beer-for-dogs-released-in-the-us/ http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/animal-charity-teaches-dogs-to-drive/ A New Zealand animal welfare group has spent eight weeks teaching three of its shelter dogs to drive. The Aukland SPCA says it wanted to show how intelligents dogs were to encourage more people to adopt them. Three dogs were chosen from a group of seven and given daily training exercises to familiarise themselves with the mechanics of driving. After just eight weeks Porter, Monty and Ginny were put behind the wheels of an adapted Mini Cooper and reporetdly mana... ]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:36:31 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/animal-charity-teaches-dogs-to-drive/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/council-plan-to-dna-dog-poo/ A Kent parish council wants to use DNA testing on dog waste in a bid to catch owners who allow pets to soil the pavement. Councillors sitting on Sundridge with Ide Hill Parish Council discussed the plans after hearing a string of complaints from villagers. People in the two villages, near Sevenoaks, complained inconsiderate pet owners were "ruining the area". The council says it is now considering collecting DNA from waste and using it to prosecute anti-s... ]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:38:43 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/council-plan-to-dna-dog-poo/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/kai-want-this-root-youtube/ Dog vs tree root, some people think its animal abuse, I think its awesome. ]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:34:32 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/kai-want-this-root-youtube/ http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/honeymoon-scrapped-to-pay-for-dogs-op/ A newlywed couple cancelled their dream £7,500 honeymoon in Las Vegas - to pay for an operation for their pet dog. Claire and Ceri Morgan were set to fly off on their luxury break when they discovered American bulldog Teeto had cancer. Mr Morgan, 36, a grage worker, from Morriston, South Wales, said: "We were looking forward to our dream honeymoon but Teeto had to come first. "He's such a special dog, we had no hesitation. We had to use... ]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:15:53 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/honeymoon-scrapped-to-pay-for-dogs-op/ http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/man-allegedly-beats-his-girlfriend-with-her-dog/ A Florida man has been charged with strangulation, domestic battery and animal abuse after allegedly beating his girlfriend with her pet dog. Sanford police say that Michael Wayne Jones, 42, got into an argument with his girlfriend on Thursday at their home, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The arrest report states that Jones was angry because his girlfriend had arrived with her daughter, and one of them was trying to smoke crack cocaine. Jones' girlfriend tr... ]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:21:38 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/man-allegedly-beats-his-girlfriend-with-her-dog/