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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Woman who clung to getaway car to save stolen dog speaks out: 'I held on to the windshield wipers'

Ali Zacharias desperately clung to the hood of a getaway car as thieves sped away with her French bulldog, Onyx.
French bulldogs are a favorite target of thieves due to their high demand and expensive price. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Woman who tried to claim reward for Lady Gaga's stolen French bulldogs is sentenced

The criminal case against a woman who walked into a Los Angeles police station with two of Lady Gaga's French bulldogs days after the singer's dog walker was shot in a robbery has come to an end.Jennifer McBride, 52, pleaded no contest Thursday to one count of receiving stolen property and was sentenced to two years of probation, court records show.
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www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Own one of these nine breeds of dog? Your pet could be in trouble

A vet has issued a warning to owners of nine dog breeds that are most likely to be affected by sunstroke this summer.Social media star Cat has amassed more than 325,000 followers on TikTok, and a further 31,000 on Instagram from posting veterinary advice.Last year, the vet filmed a video going through each breed of dog that commonly struggle in warmer temperatures.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Urgent heat warning issued to dog owners of nine breeds

A vet has issued a warning to owners of nine dog breeds that are most likely to be affected by sunstroke this summer.Social media star Cat has amassed more than 325,000 followers on TikTok, and a further 31,000 on Instagram from posting veterinary advice.Last year, the vet filmed a video going through each breed of dog that commonly struggle in warmer temperatures.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Urgent heat warning issued to dog owners of nine breeds

A vet has issued a warning to owners of nine dog breeds that are most likely to be affected by sunstroke this summer.Social media star Cat has amassed more than 325,000 followers on TikTok, and a further 31,000 on Instagram from posting veterinary advice.Last year, the vet filmed a video going through each breed of dog that commonly struggle in warmer temperatures.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Vet issues urgent warning to nine breeds of dog owners

A vet has issued a warning to owners of nine dog breeds that are most likely to be affected by sunstroke this summer.Social media star Cat has amassed more than 325,000 followers on TikTok, and a further 31,000 on Instagram from posting veterinary advice.Last year, the vet filmed a video going through each breed of dog that commonly struggle in warmer temperatures.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Dog thefts hit seven-year high with more than 2,700 snatched last year

Dog thefts have reached a seven-year high in the UK, new data shows.
About 2,760 dogs were stolen last year, the equivalent of nearly eight dogs every day.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Pets

We had to call the police when one man kicked a wall': my life as a vet's nurse in badly behaved Britain

I trained as a veterinary nurse after university because I love animals, but I also enjoy the scientific aspect.One of the first and most important things I learned is that it's much more than treating sick pets.You are also dealing with the emotions of owners, which can be really challenging.One of the problems we are facing in veterinary practice is overwhelm.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Pets

Churchill's last stand: why bulldogs could soon be off our screens

Name: Churchill Age: He made his television debut in 1996, so that would make him 27.Or 189.Eh? Dog years.Times seven, remember?So this is about a dog, not the wartime leader?Yes, although he was obviously named after that Churchill.This Churchill is a British bulldog, with all the associated spirit.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Pets

Moonpig to stop selling cards with pugs over animal welfare concerns

Moonpig is to stop selling cards featuring pictures of pugs and French bulldogs after criticism from vets and campaigners who fear the images fuel demand for the breeds, which often have serious health complaints.Last year, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) wrote to the Greeting Card Association and card retailers, including Moonpig, Paperchase and WH Smith, urging them to stop using pugs and other flat-faced dogs on cards.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

French bulldog snatched during walk on L.A.'s Westside, police say

A French bulldog was nabbed Wednesday night while on a walk with its owner on the Westside of Los Angeles, authorities said - the latest in a rash of at-times violent robberies targeting the popular breed, which can fetch a high price on the black market.The woman who owned the dog told police she was on a walk in the 8000 block of Cashio Street around 9:15 pm when a male suspect began to tug on the leash from behind, according to a statement released by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

15-year-old arrested in armed theft of 2 French bulldogs on 6th Street Bridge

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of an armed robbery in Boyle Heights during which two French bulldogs were stolen, Los Angeles police said Tuesday.The robbery occurred around 12:30 a.m.Nov. 12 as two people were walking their dogs along the 6th Street Bridge.They were approached by a male suspect who pointed a pistol at the victims, took the two dogs and fled in a vehicle, police said.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

9 French bulldog puppies stolen from Northridge home as breed continues to be target for theft

The thieves were both wearing black ski masks, the victim said, and one wore a purple shirt.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

London is dog theft capital of UK with 400 pooches stolen in a year

D og owners in London are most likely to have their pet stolen, with the capital recording the most thefts in the UK for the eighth year in a row.Metropolitan Police recorded 396 dog thefts in 2022, analysis of police data by Direct Line Pet Insurance has revealed.That's 219 more than Kent, the region with the second highest thefts.
Time Out London
1 year ago
London

Staffies are the most stolen dog in London

496 have been taken since 2012

 

Staffordshire bull terriers, or staffies as they are more commonly known, are the most stolen dog in London, data from the Met Police has found.Since 2012, 496 staffies have been recorded as stolen in the capital, out of a total of 3,102 abducted dogs.A further 142 of the pooches taken were Staffordshire bull terrier crosses.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Staffordshire bull terriers are most stolen dog in London

A total of 496 out of 3,102 stolen dogs across the capital in the last decade were Staffordshire bull terriers.Police records cover the period between January 2012 and November 2022.The second most likely dog breed to be stolen in London is the Chihuahua, with 209 nabbed in the last decade, followed by Staffordshire bull terrier crosses, of which 142 were recorded stolen in the same period.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Stolen Yorkshire Terrier Ellie' returned to Ukrainian family in Streatham

A Yorkshire Terrier has been returned to a Ukrainian family in south London after she was stolen.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

There's A New Top Dog In The U.S. - And It's Not The Labrador Retriever

For the first time in more than 30 years, the much beloved Labrador Retriever has been knocked off its throne.No longer holding the crown for America's Most Popular Dog Breed, a new pup now sits on the top and is more than happy to take reign.According to the American Kennel Club (AKC) 2022 registration statistics, the new most popular dog breed in the U.S., dethroning the Labrador Retriever, is the French Bulldog.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Pets

French bulldogs are now most popular breed in US, American Kennel Club says

For the first time in three decades, the US has a new favorite dog breed, according to the American Kennel Club.Adorable in some eyes, deplorable in others, the sturdy, push-faced, perky-eared, world-weary-looking and distinctively droll French bulldog became the nation's most prevalent purebred dog last year, the club announced on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Man who shot Lady Gaga's dogwalker pleads no contest, sentenced to 21 years in prison

The man who shot Lady Gaga's dogwalker during an attempt to steal the animals pleaded no contest to a charge of attempted murder Monday and was immediately sentenced to 21 years in prison.James Howard Jackson, 20, was the triggerman in the shooting of Ryan Fischer on Feb. 25, 2021, as Fischer was walking Lady Gaga's three French bulldogs on Sierra Bonita Avenue in Hollywood.
sfist.com
1 year ago
San Francisco

Prosecutors: French Bulldog Theft In South San Francisco Was Arranged By Ex-Girlfriend With Help From Gang Members

A case from the summer of 2021  one of a spate of high-profile robberies involving French bulldogs in the Bay Area  is finally hitting a courtroom in San Mateo County, and it was not a random theft.We heard about the case in late July 2021, after armed robbers allegedly stormed a South San Francisco motel room a month earleir and violently stole an eight-month-old French bulldog named Prada.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet's biggest inspiration: his sister Bella

It's a rare fall Saturday for Zach Charbonnet when games are watched, not played.
The star running back reclines contentedly on a leather sofa inside the living room of his Westlake Village home.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Pets

Losses from 'heart-wrenching' puppy scams increase 1,000% over last two years

For Lea Gemini, it was love at first sight when she saw the French bulldog advertised in the picture, "she just had the most gorgeous eyes, as soon as we saw that face, that was it."
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

A suspect who was mistakenly freed in the theft of Lady Gaga's dogs is recaptured

Lady Gaga sings the national anthem during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2021.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

French bulldog taken in home invasion robbery in San Gabriel Valley, authorities say

A rifle, a watch, $15,000 in cash and a 3-month-old French bulldog.
These were among the items stolen during a home-invasion robbery in Rosemead on Thursday night, authorities said.
Nytimes
1 year ago
NYC music

U.S. Marshals Seek Man Mistakenly Freed in Shooting of Lady Gaga's Dog Walker

James Howard Jackson, 19, was accidentally released from jail in April.The authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for tips that lead to his arrest.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Police ask for public's help finding French bulldog stolen from Wilmington owner's yard

Police are asking for the public's help in finding a French bulldog that was stolen from the front yard of a home in Wilmington this week.
www.npr.org
2 years ago
Law

LA sheriffs inadvertently free the man suspected of shooting Lady Gaga's dog walker

James Howard Jackson was in custody on charges of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker and the theft of two of her French Bulldogs in February 2021.
Los Angeles Times
2 years ago
Los Angeles

Man arrested in shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker erroneously released from jail

A 19-year-old who was arrested last year in connection with the shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker was mistakenly released from jail this week, according to authorities.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Extreme temperatures pose dangers to pets: Beware of heat stroke

"The best thing is to try to exercise your dog either early in the morning or later at night when it's coolest."
Nytimes
1 year ago
Wellness

How to Keep Pets Cool and Safe During a Heat Wave

Extreme temperatures pose particular dangers to furry friends.
As extreme heat blankets large swaths of the globe, pet owners have particular cause for concern.
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