DOODYCALLS o Waste not, want not: Pet Waste o In the dog eat dog world of real estate, an area is only as good as its property values. And for areas overrun by smelly piles of dog poop, the feces factor could prove the weakest link to many homeowners. o The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), estimates Americans own more pets than ever before, with 74.8 million dogs as of 2008. o Beyond your grass, it has been estimated that a single gram of dog feces can contain 23 million fecal coliform bacteria, which are known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal illness, and serious kidney disorders in humans. EPA even estimates that two or three days worth of droppings from a population of about 100 dogs would contribute enough bacteria to temporarily close a bay, and all watershed areas within 20 miles of it, to swimming and shellfishing. o The EPA explains that the decay of your pet's waste actually creates nutrients for weeds and algae that grow in the waterways. As these organisms thrive on your dog's droppings, they overtake the water and limit the amount of light that can penetrate the water's surface. As a result, oxygen levels in the water decrease, and the fish and seafood we eat can be asphyxiated, EPA says. o A toxic cycle o If you aren't worried about your local waterways, you may be a bit more concerned about the impact of dog droppings on your home. The thing about persistently disposing of stools improperly (or not at all) is that it kicks off a harmful cycle that can affect your whole family - including your pet. o According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pet droppings can contribute to diseases animals pass to humans, called zoonoses. When infected dog droppings are deposited on your lawn, the eggs of certain roundworms and other parasites can linger in your soil for years. Anyone who comes into contact with that soil - be it through gardening, playing sports, walking barefoot or any other means - runs the risk of coming into contact with those eggs; especially your dog. o Some of the hard-to-pronounce parasites your lawn could harbor include Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Salmonella, as well as hookworms, ringworms and tapeworms. Infections from these bugs often cause fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea in humans. Children are most susceptible, since they often play in the dirt and put things in their mouths or eyes. o In the end, it is best not to let sleeping dogs lie when it comes to issues of communal cleanliness. After all, proper sanitation could mean the difference between your yard being a beautiful oasis, or an area that has gone to the dogs. o Author: Dave Mason is the franchise owner of DoodyCalls, Charleston's Premier Pet Waste Removal Service
U.S. bomb dogs slept in hotel beds in Colombia security scandal: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Security personnel entangled in a prostitution scandal in Colombia in April irritated hotel staff by letting bomb detection dogs sleep in hotel beds and soil the linens, a U.S. military report released on Friday said.
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Therapy Dogs Help US Veterans Beat Stress Disorders
Experimental programs that pair combat veterans suffering from brain injuries and PTSD with therapy dogs have showed positive results. Now four U.S. military bases have programs with dogs. Chief Master Sgt. Richard Simonsen, who was injured
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More hot water for the Hot Dog Man
And if Greg Crance, known as “The Famous River Hot Dog Man,” can’t obtain the necessary permits from the Army Corps of Engineers, he potentially faces massive fines and even jail time. Last month, the Army Corps of Engineers issued a cease-and-desist
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Fort Rucker honors fallen working dog
FORT RUCKER, Ala. (August 2, 2012) -- A muster call was performed at the Military Working Dog Kennels, and a brief silence fell as military working dog Nina's name was called during a memorial July 27. Nina, a 4-year-old German Shepard
Source: www.army.mil
Dog saves man from snake
CLASKSVILLE, Tenn., July 24 (UPI) -- A Tennessee man said his black Labrador, a former Army dog, saved him when he was confronted by a copperhead snake while out for a walk. Darrell Layne, 70, a Navy veteran, said he was walking July 14 on a
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Fort Jackson military dog up for hero award
On Oct. 6, Gabe, a weapons sniffing dog at Fort Jackson who conducted 210 combat missions in Iraq – and has more than 20,000 Facebook friends – will be cooling his paws at the Beverly Hills Hilton with the likes of Betty White and Whoopi
Source: www.thestate.com
Kan. Army veteran’s service dog found dead
WICHITA, Kan. — A disabled Army veteran’s service dog is found dead along a Kansas interstate highway about three hours after its owner reported it stolen. The Wichita Eagle reported Ryan Newell stopped at a car wash in Park City shortly
Source: www.armytimes.com
Army patrol dog Brit retires to Fayetteville
Late last month, an Army veteran traveled from Seattle to Fayetteville, where he will spend his retirement. On the way, he was hailed as a hero. In airports, he was saluted and cheered. On the plane, the pilot announced his presence to a round
Source: www.fayobserver.com
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Finding comfort in training service dogs for other wounded vets
Gordon is among dozens of wounded warriors who have trained potential service dogs as part Warrior Canine Connection, a nonprofit therapy program founded in October 2011. Veterans with PTSD or TBI who are in therapy at the Walter Reed National Military
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'Soldier Dogs' author visits Marina for search-and-rescue dog training
"Special commendations for dogs are still unofficial in the military, but dogs who have served are regularly decorated with Purple Hearts and other honors." Goodavage said she first became aware of the role of dogs in the U.S. military from
Source: www.montereyherald.com
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