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PASADENA, MD — Algae blooms can happen in Maryland lakes and rivers, as well as the Chesapeake Bay. New warnings are out after pet deaths in other states from toxins produced by the bacteria. And officials in Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties issued fresh warnings Aug. 13 about the dangers of swimming in lakes with high algae content.Montgomery Parks cautioned residents about elevated levels of microcystin in Lake Needwood and Lake Frank located within Rock Creek Regional Park. Testing showed elevated levels of microcystin, a toxic substance produced by some species of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), in Lake Needwood. Microcystin, a…

Every year, at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, thousands of canine contestants try to measure up to a set of exacting breed standards.The perfect pug?Look for a deeply wrinkled face with a distinct black mask and a tightly curled tail.The ideal Afghan hound has the silky hair of a pageant queen set off by “long and punishing” jaws.An exemplary Dalmatian should have spots between a dime and a half dollar in size.A top-ranked basset hound is heavy-boned, with velvety, hang-low ears.A blue-ribbon Bichon frisé should have a soft, springy coat reminiscent of clouds or cotton candy.Feb. 9, 2025Humans have…

Carrie Resch  |  Florida Times-UnionThey say once bitten, twice shy, but that’s not the case with local children’s book author Angela Atkins.Atkins suffered a traumatic dog bite to her face when she was 11 years old. The experience didn’t leave any physical scars – just emotional ones.”It was kind of cathartic in a way,” Atkins said of writing her book, “I Don’t Like Dogs But They Love Me.” The idea for writing the book came about a few years ago when Atkins, a practicing registered nurse who has been in the mental heath profession for 17 years, was counseling a…

Dog owners often find their hands full when it comes to pleasing their fur babies. This particular dog owner had a very important task of retrieving a toy while their two Golden Retriever dogs, Sunday and Ace, micromanaged them. On June 3, the pet parent took to Instagram to post a video capturing this hilarious toy-finding incident on the dogs’ official account @sundaythegoldenretriever.Instagram video shows Golden Retrievers acting like ‘micromanagers’ while owner looks for toyA video on Instagram, which has gone viral, displayed two Golden Retriever dogs, named Sunday and Ace, acting like “micromanagers” to their owner. In the caption…

The Italian Greyhound’s smooth S-curved silhouette looks delicate, but this small, hardy hound is a speedy hunter and a loving home companion. Delighting Italian Greyhound owners for over 2,000 years, the breed is not a scaled-down version of the Greyhound. While the Greyhound and Italian Greyhound share similar ancestors, the Italian Greyhound is a separate breed resulting from selective breeding. Abbreviated “IG” and affectionately called “Iggy,” the Italian Greyhound is a multi-purpose dog that enjoys participating in all performance events. The Italian Greyhound’s Beginning Is a Mystery The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the Sighthounds — the breeds that…

The Office of Animal Welfare was established in 2013 upon the recommendations of the General Assembly Animal Welfare Taskforce in order to consolidate and coordinate companion animal programs in Delaware. The Office of Animal Welfare is committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of companion animals, and dedicated to promoting the human-animal bond in the state of Delaware. WHAT WE DO: INFORMATION AND RESOURCES: DOGS CATS ANIMAL CRUELTY RESOURCES INFORMATION     Please note: Some of the files available on this page are in Adobe PDF format…

Key Takeaways The article offers 320 golden retriever names, organized by popular, unique, and characteristic-focused categories such as male and female names, cute names, names based on fur color, and famous names.Choosing a name is an essential part of bonding with your new golden retriever.Golden retrievers are known for their friendly, loving, and obedient nature, originating from Scotland as hunting retrievers. If you recently adopted a golden retriever, it’s time to choose a name for your new pup. With its gorgeous, golden coat, the golden retriever is not only beautiful—it is one of the most beloved and popular dog breeds…

People Share How Their Rescue Dog Changed Their Life Recently I asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell me about their rescue dogs, simply because, I like to see dogs and their stories make me smile. The people and dogs did not disappoint. Here’s what they said. 1. “Some piece of excrement personified left a dozen puppies on the side of the highway in a pen in Texas in the middle of winter. Some of them didn’t make it. A couple were unresponsive when they were found. One of those was Finny. It took a few weeks until he was well…

Chilli the chihuahua isn’t just Yasmin El-Saie’s pet — she’s also her best friend and lifelong companion. El-Saie, a holistic dog anxiety practitioner, tells Yahoo Life that she won’t go to cafes, bars or shops where Chilli is not welcome. The pair have developed a unique way of communicating with each other, she adds, “telling each other what we would like to do or have, making sure we are both OK and sharing important news.” El-Saie has even split with partners Chilli didn’t approve of because she “trusts his judgment.”El-Saie isn’t alone: The United States is a pet-friendly place, with…

One of the most distinctive-looking dog breeds, the Bulldog is also famous for its stubborn mannerisms and wrinkly appearance. But representatives of this historic breed are more than just good-looking dogs. The ups and downs of their unique history attest to their enduring popularity. The Bulldog’s Beginnings The Bulldog reportedly received its bullish moniker from the breed’s use in the medieval sport of bullbaiting. A bull (or bear, lending the custom the name “bearbaiting”) would be tied or chained to a stake and would have to fight a dog: presumably a Bulldog. In the 1938 Blue Book of Bulldogs, William…