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April 2004 - A Doggone Good
Citizen
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At the Young at Heart adult day care center for mentally and
physically challenged adults in NJ, rooms resound on Saturday morning
with a chorus of Kiefer!!! Singing the praises of their favorite
yellow Lab, patrons gather around her, sing songs to her, and all
eagerly reach for a share of her fur. They shower her with love that
she gladly returns, undoubtedly making Saturdays their favorite day of
the week.
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March 2004 -
The Miracle Dog -
On a blustery day in March of 2002, three friends headed up a
creek on the Wando River in South Carolina. Brad Cromartie,
his dog Otis and friend Stuart Small were all avid outdoorsmen
with a sense of adventure, so when they came upon a remote
marsh island, they decided to beach their boat and do some
exploring. When they discussed whether the boat should be
pulled further up on shore, Brad remembers telling Stuart:
that boat is up on the bank like a beached whale. When they
returned an hour later, however, the boat had been swept off
the shore and down the creek by the late afternoon current,
lodging itself firmly on the opposite bank. Who was going to
swim the 200 yards down the 40-yard-wide creek in 55-degree
water to fetch the boat?
Follow us as we track the
incredible tail that ensued.
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February
2004 -
So What's All The Buzz About? - Becoming one of the top show dogs in the country involves a
lot more than just being good looking. The most successful
dogs must really enjoy the show ring and exhibit that
something extra in spirit and personality. Our Lab of the
Month for February, CH
Aquarius
Centercourt Delight,
is not only the # 1 Lab in the US for 2003 but one of the most
winning Labradors in dog show history. Join us ringside as we
explore the story thats causing a lot of Buzz!
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January
2004 - Arson Cause for Paws - Each
year in the US alone, approximately one in four fires are caused
by arson for a total of more than half a million fires each year.
Property loss from arson exceeds an astounding $3 billion annually
and the loss of human life is even more chilling. Over 700 lives
are lost each year to arson and its the leading cause of death
for pre-schoolers, accounting for 88 of every 100 deaths.
Firefighters are killed on duty, innocent people suffer horrifying
burns, families and small businesses are displaced and the average
citizen bears the increasing cost of insurance that these crimes
bring about. These statistics make accelerant detection canines an
increasingly valuable tool in bringing criminals to justice.
Follow us as we sniff out the story behind one Joyful
Labrador Retriever who works diligently to assist arson
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December 2003 -
General Patton Commands the
Field -
What are chances that
a first timer to the National Retriever Championship will end up
taking first place? Practically slim to none: of the few
retrievers who qualify each year to participate in this, the top
open field trial in the US, many are veterans whose owners and
handlers feel very fortunate to make it back for another try. Most
of those are thrilled to make it through several of the series
or groups of tests at this notoriously tough event. They realize
that it can take many years with an expertly trained, handled and
focused dog to even make it to the final series. The 2003
National, however, saw a Five Star General- FC AFC Five Star
General Patton, LM to be exact- arrive for his first attempt and
command the field from beginning to end. Come to the
line with us as we hunt down
the story behind Pattons incredible victory. |
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