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By DogandCollar.com on September 20, 2007 - 9:54am
An RCMP dog helped locate a man suspected of holding up a taxi driver with a syringe this week.
Police dog Cargo tracked down the 23-year-old suspect shortly after a taxi driver reported an attempted robbery in Chilliwack. The driver was dropping off the passenger early on Tuesday when he stuck a needle in his neck and demanded money. The 57-year-old driver managed to fight off the robber and flag down an RCMP officer after the incident.
Cargo tracked down a suspect after the attack and left the man with puncture wounds in his arm. The suspect was treated at hospital for dog bites and has been charged with attempted robbery and resisting arrest.
By DogandCollar.com on September 12, 2007 - 10:10am
A Vancouver Police K-9 team has been ranked the best in Canada for taking a bite out of crime.
Police Constable Ray Wong and police dog Bear were awarded first place out of 50 competing teams at the National Police Dog Championships in Edmonton last week. The K-9 teams were tested in categories including compound search, team event, criminal apprehension, evidence search, tracking and agility. The event was organized by the Canadian Police Canine Association and ran from September 5 - 8.
The championship marks a significant comeback for Bear who was electrocuted while on duty in 2002. Bear stepped on an electrical plate while pursuing a burglary suspect and was resuscitated by Wong.
Police raided DMX’s home on Friday, seizing several pit bulls and finding the remains of three other dogs.
The rapper’s Phoenix-area property was raided after the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about dogs being kept in inhumane conditions. The dogs were not being fed or given water. DMX was not present when the raid occurred. In 2002, DMX plead guilty to neglecting 13 pit bulls in New Jersey and did a public service announcement against animal abuse as a part of his sentence.
The DMX raid came as Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick admitted guilt in his federal dog fighting case.
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The dog who was saved after being trapped in a sewer pipe has earned canine celebrity status.
Alex, a 14-year-old Dalmatian, has been interviewed on every major television network in the U.S. since his rescue, including appearances on Good Morning America and the Today Show. Alex will even be a guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show next week. The lucky dog has also received lots letters, get well cards and emails from fans around the country. One package sent to him included gourmet dog treats, a new dog collar and a cheque for $100.
The Dalmatian was rescued from a 30-foot storm drain last week after being trapped for more than 48 hours.
An elite police dog was stolen and replaced with a mongrel puppy by thieves in Mexico this week.
Rex IV was swapped with the mixed breed puppy during an air transfer from Mexico City to the northern state of Sinaloa. The dog was bound for a drug operation with several other police drug sniffing dogs. An airline employee said a man posing as a police officer requested to switch Rex IV with the puppy because the dog was unwell.
Rex IV is a highly trained Belgian Malinois sheepdog with a long record of drug busts. Officials fear that the thieves will use the dog’s abilities to find new methods of concealing drugs.
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A canine lifeguard in Cornwall, England, is being praised for preventing a swimmer from entering dangerous waters.
Bilbo, a nearly 200lb Newfoundland, blocked a tourist from swimming at Sennan Cove when the currents were too strong. The quick-thinking dog is now an integral member of the Penwith Lifeguards based in the area. Bilbo had to pass swimming fitness tests to become the first beach rescue dog in Cornwall. He spends his days patrolling Cornish beaches with his handler and wears a lifeguard vest emblazoned with safety messages.
Newfoundland dogs have webbed feet and water-resistant coats, making them ideal candidates for water rescue work.
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