All Pets Allowed
2009 Calendar -- Montgomery County Humane Society
Submit your pet's photo to the All Pets Allowed 2009 Calendar!
Your pet is guaranteed to be included. All photos will be featured on individual days or in the "Animal Collage." Twelve photos will be chosen for "Pets of the Month" and five winners will appear on the cover.
Never leave your pet in a parked car. Studies show that on a hot day, the temperature inside a car can reach more than 160 degrees in five minutes. Leaving the windows open a crack for fresh air or parking in the shade, doesn't keep temperatures from soaring in record time, either. Leaving pets in the car "just for a minute" is never a good idea.
Just like humans, dogs can experience sunburn, and even skin cancer, too. To prevent sunburn, apply a sunscreen where hair is thin and skin lacks pigment (nose, ears and sensitive areas) every day your dog is outside.
Dehydration and heatstroke can be fatal to pets, so access to clean drinking water is critical in the summertime. While on the go, be sure to bring water for your pet in a suitable drinking container.
Dogs' pads may seem tough, but sidewalks, pavement and sand can get so hot in the summer time that dogs' feet can burn and blister. To prevent this, schedule walks for the morning or evening, when sidewalks are cooler or purchase protective boots designed just for dogs.
Even if you consider your dog a good swimmer, a life jacket is very important if you take him with you on the boat or trips to the beach.
Fox 5 Pugs
Five special dogs stopped by the Fox 5 studios Wednesday.
Japanese Scientists Develop Fearless Mice TOKYO -- Cat and mouse may never be the same. Japanese scientists say they've used genetic engineering to create mice that show no fear of felines, a development that may shed new light on mammal behavior and the nature of fear itself.
Family to Adopt Slain Marine's Dog SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Marine Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee and his German shepherd, Lex, scoured Iraq for roadside bombs together, slept next to each other and even posed in Santa hats for a holiday photo.
Pet Rabbit Stolen from Preschool SPOKANE, Wash. -- A pet rabbit named Sugar Bunny was stolen from a preschool and fliers protesting circus animal acts were left in its empty cage.
The preschool's children gathered in a circle Monday to remember Sugar Bunny.
"We talked about how some people have different ideas about animals," said teacher Lori Peters. "Some people don't think they should be in cages."
Duck Thinks It's a Dog We all know the saying: "If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck," right? Don't tell that to one feathered friend in Brightwood, Virginia—he looks, walks, and quacks like a duck, but acts like a dog!
'Dog Whisperer' Sued By Pet Owner
LOS ANGELES - A television producer sued dog trainer Cesar Millan, star of TV's "Dog Whisperer," claiming his Labrador retriever was injured at Millan's training facility after being choked with a collar and forced to run on a treadmill.
Gator Shot After Attacking Dog BRADENTON, Fla. -- A woman has shot an alligator that came into her home and attacked her dog.
Calif. Tortured Tortoise Recovering VENTURA, Calif. -- An endangered pet tortoise named Bob was stolen from his home and violently mutilated, authorities said, but is recovering.
Local Shelter Holds Pet DNA Testing The Washington Animal Rescue League is holding a DNA testing clinic on Saturday, July 15. They say knowing the breed of you pet can be vital to your their health. The clinic runs from 10 am to 12 pm and costs 65 dollars.
Heat Puts Animal Management Officers on Patrol Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and deadly dehydration aren't just dangers for humans--your pet needs protection from the dog days of summer, too. Fox 5's Bob Barnard shows us what animal enforcement officers are looking for in this extreme heat.
Keep Your Pets Cool in the Summer Heat People often have a hard time staying cool in the summer heat, so imagine how hot it can get for your dog or cat. Fox's Suzanne Marques talks to some pet owners about what they do to keep your pet cool.
Coyote Seen Near National Cathedral The National Park Service has tracked coyotes back to 2004 in the District and sightings continue to grow. They've been seen off of Massachusetts Avenue, near the embassies, in Rock Creek Park and now near the National Cathedral. Fox 5's Roby Chavez reports.
Dog Nurses Kitten Found Under SUV Hood VICTORIA, Texas -- By all accounts, Tahoe is a typical kitten: cute, sleepy and hungry. But his eating habits are far from typical, as the stray's been nursing from a 3-year-old dog named Lillie.
5-Year-Old Pins Rabid Fox During Family Cookout KINGSTOWN, N.C. -- A 5-year-old boy grabbed a rabid fox by the neck and pinned it to the ground during a family cookout, protecting six other children before his stepfather could kill the animal.
Panda Pregnancy Proves False WASHINGTON -- It was a false alarm. The National Zoo's giant panda isn't pregnant after all.
Komfort Pets Carriers The revolutionary Komfort Pets Carrier is the world's first climate-controlled pet carrier designed to automatically keep pets cool when it's too hot and keep them warm when it's too cold.
Pet Travel Tips Fox 5 Morning News shows you what to look for if you need to board a pet. What steps can you take to ensure that your pet will be happy and comfortable while you're away.
Take Your Dog To Work Day For some people, their pets are their kids. If that's true for you, you know how tough it is to head out to work when your dog is giving you those sad puppy eyes. They say every dog has its day and Friday was it. Fox 5's Andy Barth reports on 'Take Your Dog to Work Day'.
Panda Mei Xiang Gets Sonogram WASHINGTON -- Will the stork be making a stop at the National Zoo? Volunteers and staff there are on panda pregnancy watch as vets are doing regular sonograms on Mei Xiang, looking for signs of a little cub. Fox 5's Melanie Alnwick has an exclusive look at the results.
Panda Possibly Pregnant? WASHINGTON -- Could there be more pitter-patter of tiny
panda feet at the National Zoo? Zoo President John Berry has told a group of Smithsonian supporters that the latest effort to impregnate female panda Mei Xiang might have paid off. He says tests are now showing a spike in her hormone levels.
Maryland Woman Fights for Right to Keep Pet Monkey A monkey as a pet? Ask a Maryland woman and she'll tell you her monkey was more than a pet, it was her baby. Montgomery County animal control took the monkey away claiming she had it illegally. On Wednesday, Elyse Gazewitz went before an appeals board to plead her case. Maureem Umeh reports.
Florida Man Strangles Rabid Bobcat WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. -- Dale Rippy grew up in the country, so he knows.
"Normally bobcats run when they see a human," he said. "This one didn't."
Pet Expo This is the time of year that animal shelters start to see the arrival of a lot of newborns. "Kitten season" can last several months and that means a big need for a lot of adoptive families. Play video to find out more about the adoptable animals featured on Fox 5 Morning News Thursday.
Gator Shot After Attacking Dog BRADENTON, Fla. -- A woman has shot an alligator that came into her home and attacked her dog.
Dog Owners at Odds With Police over Leash Policy Some DC dog owners are at war with the police over the city's leash law. They say officers are too aggressive when they spot dogs unleashed and running free. Karen Gray Houston reports.
Police Recruiting Dog Walkers Takoma Park, MD -- Takoma Park Police are looking for some new deputies, and they're recruiting normal folks who already make routine patrols. The chief is asking everyone with a leash to pitch in and curb crime in their neighborhood. Fox 5's Beth Parker reports.
Cat and Mouse Play It's an unlikely friendship one you might see in a Disney movie; a stray cat in Portland, Oregon named, "Missy Bad Girl" was caught nudging up to a wild field mouse! The mouse is usually a tasty choice for most cats but for "Missy Bad Girl," the mouse was a friend. Play video for more.
Cat Survives Being Shot 15 Times Imagine being shot fifteen times and surviving. A cat in Florida used all nine of her lives and then some after someone shot her fifteen times with a BB gun. Fox's David Martin has the story.
Woman Arrested For Making Faces At Dog CHELSEA, Vt. -- A prosecutor has dropped charges against a woman who was arrested for staring at and making faces at a police dog.
Dog Spared Death, Gets Life at Jail CAMDEN, N.J. -- Ozzy has been spared the death penalty, with a sentence of life behind bars without chance of parole.
Animal Advocates Decry Puppy Mills OMAHA, Neb. -- Type "Yorkies for sale" into an Internet search engine, and hundreds of Web sites come up. Animal welfare advocates say the Internet has become the latest vehicle for large-scale dog breeding operations - or "puppy mills" - to sell their wares.
Vet Arrested in Chihuahua's Beating PHOENIX -- Arizona authorities arrested a veterinarian Monday on suspicion that he hit a five-pound Chihuahua in the head so hard that he dislodged the dog's eye. Joshua Winston faces animal cruelty charges in the June 4 incident, according to Maricopa County Sheriff's Office spokesman Capt. Paul Chagolla.
7 Pets Died in Tests of Suspect Food WASHINGTON -- Seven animals died in tests of suspect dog and cat food by the manufacturer after complaints the products were poisoning pets around the country, the government said Monday.
Informants Link Michael Vick to Dogfighting SURRY, Va. -- Informants have come forward saying they can link Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick to dog fighting, the prosecutor in the case said Thursday, and he has turned their accounts and contact information over to investigators.
Giant Lizard Shot, Still Eludes Police CASSELBERRY, Fla. -- Police say they're sure they shot a four-foot-long, 80-pound monitor lizard that had been lurking in an Orlando suburb for months. Still, neighbors aren't ready to let their children or pets back outside until they see a carcass.
Mysterious Animal Deaths in Loudoun County Purcellville, VA -- Residents in the town of Purcellville, Virginia are fearful for their health after a series of mysterious illnesses and deaths of animals.
Rabies Cases Up in Virginia Families in Prince William County are on edge after a child was chased and four dogs were attacked by a rabid fox last week.
Hurricane Pet Plan Here are some steps to secure your pets' safety in the case of an emergency.
'Firehouse Dog' Gives Animal Lovers Some Safety Tips The smell of smoke alerts us to possible disaster. But our pets may hide especially if smoke is combined with the sound of a smoke detector or flames. In connection with the upcoming movie "Firehouse Dog" the Washington Humane Society is teaming up with the fire department to give animal lovers some safety tips. Fox 5’s Holly Morris shows us more.
Spay Day U.S.A. Here's an astonishing bit of math one female cat who has a litter can start a cycle that ends with more than 400-thousand kittens being born in just a seven-year period. That's just one of the many reasons it's important to spay or neuter your pets. Fox 5’s Gurvir Dhindsa shows us you can get the procedure done for your pet free of charge this weekend.
Judge Ordered to Keep His Dogs at Home EASTPOINTE, Mich. -- A state judicial agency says a dog's place is in the home and has ordered a suburban Detroit judge to stop bringing pet terriers Lurch and Lizzard to court.
Pics of the Day!!!
Congratulations Maggie and Comet!!!
Maggie and Comet. Photo from Dwight.
Send Your Pics!!!
Send us your favorite pet pictures and we'll feature them on myfoxdc.com's Pet Page!!!
A new 'Pet of the Day' will be featured Monday through Friday on Fox 5's Midday News. Send us your pet's picture and watch everyday at 11:00am for a chance to see your pet!!!!
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The Washington Humane Society is the oldest animal protection agency in Washington, D.C. Since 1870, WHS has served homeless, lost, and abused animals in the District of Columbia; providing protection from cruelty, shelter from the elements, and a second chance at a loving home. No call for help goes unanswered, and no animal is ever turned away.
Angel is a stunning 1-year-old English Pointer that was surrendered to the Washington Humane Society by her owner because she simply didn't have enough time for her. Happy, sweet, and full of life, this little girl is happiest doing 3 things: giving kisses, getting a "back rub" and running around! Angel also loves having a "job" to do and loves pleasing her owners. We guarantee this friendly beauty will be a fantastic addition to your household - and she gets along fabulously with other dogs! Angel is full grown at 40lbs. Please visit the Washington Humane Society’s Georgia Avenue Shelter at 7319 Georgia Avenue, NW. Open 12-7 p.m., 7-days a week. Call 202-723-5730 or visit www.washhumane.org for more information.
