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Dog Show This Week At NYS Fairgrounds

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:10:46 +0000

If you’re a dog lover, then you may want to head to the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse beginning this Thursday. According to nysfair.org: “The Salt City Cluster Dog Show features dogs of all breeds aiming for the title of Best in Breed. Doors open for the Dog Show at 8:30 a.m. from Thursday, [...]

Dog Eats 109 Rocks, Lives to Bark About It [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:13:19 +0000

Barney is a chocolate lab owned by an English family. When the family took to the beach recently Barney had the time of his life running and jumping and , apparently, noshing on some things he shouldn't have. YahooShine picks up the story from there.

Two Dog Shot and Left To Die on Train Tracks in Whitestown [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:15:32 +0000

Two dogs who went missing from a Utica man have recently been found. Both dogs appeared to have been shot in the head and left on train tracks in Whitestown. The person who left the dogs apparently wanted a train to smash the bodies. WKTV relays this unnerving story: Whitestown Police are looking for the shooter. [...]

Man Gets Dog Back — 10 Years After Giving It Up

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:28:41 +0000

Man’s best friend is still man’s best, even after a decade apart. A New Hampshire man named Jamie Carpentier recently got his dog, Ginger, back, 10 years after he had to give up the pooch. Carpentier had lost Ginger to his ex-wife in their divorce, but she ended up giving the animal away herself some [...]

And The Winner Is Banana Joe [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:58:06 +0000

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show concluded last night, and if you're a dog lover like my wife and me, you probably enjoy watching all the dogs on parade (especially those of the same breed as your dog). "Best In Show" is always the crowning event of the night. And the winner is...

Loyal Dog Attends Mass Every Day At Church Owner's Funeral Was Held

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:50:02 +0000

Here’s a story for you if you’re in need of a good cry but don’t feel like smashing your thumb with a hammer. One dog is so loyal to his owner, that he has continued to go to mass at the church where her funeral was held months ago. Still no tears? Read the details. [...]

Dog Faithfully Stays By Missing Two-Year Old's Side

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:33:58 +0000

A trip to find a Christmas tree turned into a potential disaster for young Peyton Myrick. The two-year-old’s grandfather had taken the boy to find the perfect tree on a 300 acre plot of family land in Clover, South Carolina when they got separated and, suddenly, Peyton was nowhere to be found. Luckily, there was a third [...]

Underwater Dogs Videos Internet Sensation [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:05:24 +0000

If you have a dog you know how much most of them love the water. Throw a ball in the pool or lake and watch them go. Animal photographer Seth Casteel's curiosity led him to follow some canine friends into the drink and photograph them with amazing and sometimes hilarious results. Check out the videos which have become an online sensation.

Amazing Dog Saves Baby's Life

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:45:01 +0000

Dogs really are man's best friends. They’re adorable and they look out for us humans when things go awry. Recently we’ve met the German Shepherd who found a missing doctor, a Chihuahua who sniffed out two lost girls, and now, the rescue dog who saved a baby’s life.

Celebrate National Dog Week

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:10:57 +0000

We in the Greg Splashin’ McShea household are dog lovers, and this is National Dog Week. Whether you have a pure bred or a mutt, you have to admit that dogs love us unconditionally – no matter how bad that day was at work, your dog can’t wait to see you when you get home. [...]

Dog Eats Cash, "Deposits" It To Owners Relief

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:39:00 +0000

If you have ever had a dog you know that they can and will eat almost anything. A Largo, Florida couple, Corey and Hope O'Kelley found this out first hand recently when, according to UPI, their beagle Arnie chowed down on $300 in cash. Their first thought was , "How are we going to get it back?". They devised a strategy.

Utica Police Mourn Loss of Officer 'Rock' – K9 Police Dog Dies

Eric Meier — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:30:53 +0000

The Utica Police Department reported, via their Facebook page, that retired K9 ‘Rock’ died recently. Rock served along side Sgt. Don Cinque for 7 years before retiring in September of 2011. During his years of service Rock and Sgt. Cinque are: credited with the apprehension of dozens of suspects, averaging roughly 120 calls a year, and ending [...]

Dogs Hit Jackpot with Ice Machine [VIDEO]

Zach Effrog — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 18:40:59 +0000

I know a dog that loves ice cubes. If an ice cube drops on the floor from the freezer, the dog is right there to eat it up. Do you have a dog or know a dog like this? If you do, you know how much fun these pooches would have if they could use an ice machine built into the front of a refrigerator door. It's like these dogs in the video. They have figured out how to operate the refrigerator ice machine, and it's like they hit the jackpot with the big pay out being ice cubes. Check it out. I thought it was pretty funny, and just goes to prove how smart our pets are!

Good Idea To Vaccinate Your Pets Against Rabies

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:10:57 +0000

As we’ve reported in past weeks, there have been several confirmed cases of rabies in Oneida County. Now the Oneida County Health Department is urging pet owners to make sure their pets receive the rabies vaccine. According to our sister station, WIBX: “The Oneida County Health Department is urging residents to get their pets vaccinated [...]

Dog Braves Traffic to Stay By Fatally Struck Pal [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:33:24 +0000

You may need to grab a tissue. Remember the dog who wouldn't leave the soldier's side who was killed in action? This dog won't leave the side of another dog hit by a car, despite the heavy traffic. The golden retriever didn't make it, but the loyal black lab will be up for adoption soon.

Dog Saves Her Puppy From Pool [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:29:11 +0000

This video is too cute for words. Watch as a cute puppy has trouble getting out of the pool only to be saved by her mommy.

What's The Most Popular Dog Breed?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:10:30 +0000

The Greg "Splashin'" McShea family loves dogs, and I'm sure most of you do as well. Some of us have pure breeds, and some mutts, but they're all great companions, no matter what breed. Now, a new ranking of the most popular dog breeds is out by the American Kennel Club.

The Best Country Songs About Dogs – Zach's Top 8 [UPDATE]

Zach Effrog — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:30:32 +0000

I was sitting listening to Big Frog 104 one day, and on the radio I hear Blake Shelton's 'Ol' Red.' As I was sitting there singing along, I wondered to myself, are there any other country songs about dogs? And, from there, I was on a quest to find the best country songs about dogs. *Update*--With the recent popularity of Billy Currington's 'Like My Dog,' I had to bring this story back from the archives and add it to my list.

Love Your Pet Week – This Week

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:10:56 +0000

At the Greg “Splashin’” McShea household, we’re pet lovers. This is National “Love Your Pet Week”, and we know you love their pets every week. So, how about some love-ly pet statistics? Tidbits from the National Pet Owners Survey: 63 % of American households have at least one pet according to the Census Bureau [...]

Dog Eating With Its Hands [VIDEO]

Zach Effrog — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:00:22 +0000

This video was created a couple days ago and posted on YouTube.com, and has been quickly making its rounds on the Internet. Here's a video of a dog eating with its hands. There's not really too much more to say about it. Check it out. It's pretty funny. And, as you watch it, at least with me, you start to think, "Yeah, a dog with hands is pretty normal."