March 13, 2011 - Two 6-year-old, purebred Rottweilers, are seeking home. Great with Kids, Dogs & Cats

Over at the Southampton Animal Shelter, Donald Bambrick, animal shelter supervisor says Jada and Trinity, both 6-year-old, purebred Rottweilers, are seeking homes.

Bambrick, said the dogs were given to the shelter after spending six years with their family.

"Both are housetrained, walk nicely on leash, and are very social with people, dogs, and cats," Bambrick said. "Not only are they devoted to each other, but they will also be two of the most devoted family dogs you will ever meet."

If Jada and Trinity are not the type of pet you are looking for, there are plenty of other animals that need love and care.

All animals are licensed, up to date on their vaccinations, micro-chipped and have been spayed or neutered, according to Bambrick.

Adoption fees range from between $40 and $60 for a cat and $60 and $125 for a dog.

To adopt Jada and Trinity or any of the other animals available for adoption, call the shelter at 631-728-7387 or visit 102 Old Riverhead Rd in Hampton Bays.

Full Article Here - March 13, 2011

FDA Advises Veterinarians of Recent Recall of Human Drug, Phenobarbitol Drug is Prescribed for Animals Extralabel

March 10, 2011

The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has become aware of a human drug recall for Phenobarbital tablets. Phenobarbital is prescribed by veterinarians as an extralabel use for treating seizures in animals.

On February 5, 2011, Qualitest Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled several lots of Phenobarbital 32.4 mg and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets 10 mg/500 mg due to a label mix-up between the two drug products. Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets were incorrectly labeled as Phenobarbital tablets 32.4 mg. As a result of this mix-up, pets may unintentionally be given Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen tablets instead of the intended drug, Phenobarbital.

CVM has recently received 3 serious adverse event reports involving dogs treated with Phenobarbital tablets manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. One report cited two of the three affected lot numbers for the recalled product. The remaining two reports did not provide the lot numbers.

Issued by: FDA, Center for Veterinary Medicine

2 Rottweilers dragged to deaths by unaware driver

Both Rottweilers died after they were temporarily secured to the back of a vehicle which was then driven away by the owner unaware that they were there.

The Rottweilers were seen being trailed behind a silver 4x4 vehicle.

It is believed they had been tied to the vehicle by the owner's wife.

One dog was found dead in the road and the other had to be destroyed due to its injuries.

It is believed that the couple will not face any criminal charges over the deaths

Full Article can be read here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-12229064

Vet fined £10,000 ($15,000 USD) for illegally docking puppies' tails

Vet pleads guilty to docking tails of puppies after an investigation by the RSPCA

A Rothley vet has been prosecuted and fined for illegally docking tails of a number of Rottweiler and Doberman puppies.

Ade Jolaosho, 56 was last week fined £10,000 after he pleaded guilty to illegally docking the tails of nine Rottweiler and six Doberman puppies in a case brought by the RSPCA.

Rottweilers are not an authorized breed and although Dobermans are, these were to be used as guard dogs, which is not an authorized use. The court rejected his argument and said that he had enough experience to understand the legislation.

“This case shows that vets must make sure that they understand this and do not dock tails of other puppies.”

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Rottweiler Adopts Wolf Cub

Ulrok, an 18 month old rottweiler has adopted his young pal, an eight week old wolf, Beldaran, since she was rejected by her parents at only a few days old.

Ulrok has been playing the protective father role for Beldaran for the last two months since she was rejected only days after she was born.

They sleep together, frolic in the sun and even howl at the moon in unison - and their unlikely union brings a smile to the face of everyone who sees them.

Beldaran, who weighs just five pounds, was adopted by the Rottweiler when she was just four days old at the Kisma Preserve in Mt Desert, Maine, USA, after she was rejected by her parents.

Since then the unlikely pair have been inseparable in everything they do.

Ulrok - a rescue dog whose previous owners imported him from Europe and gave him up when they couldn't cope - and his new love eat, drink, play and sleep together.

Ulrok and Beldaran spend all of their time together at the reserve where they are cared for at the centre's sanctuary. The organisation takes in creatures of all breeds and all sizes.

Heather Grierson is the director at the Kisama Preserve in Maine, America, where the pair are living. Ms Grierson stated:

‘It’s a true love story that has touched the hearts of everyone who visits. You just can’t be in a bad mood when these two are around.’

‘Ulrok stepped up. It worked out brilliantly. He would clean her and, when she was making whimpering noises he would bound over to investigate.’

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Rottweiler Juno, Police's Top Dog Retires

Rottweiler Juno has worked as a police dog and has helped collar more than 200 people has retired.

Rottweiler Juno, who served with Wiltshire Police for six years, was used to track offenders from crime scenes and search buildings and open areas for suspects.

The seven-year-old also helped seek out missing people and search for lost items.

Rottweiler Juno will spend the rest of his life being cared for by a rottweiler rehabilitation charity in Chippenham.

PC Parsons, his handler, stated: “He has earned his retirement and although it’s not possible to keep him with me, I know he is not far away and will visit him regularly."

Full Article - Swindon Advertiser - UK June 19, 2009

New Jersey - Two Rottweilers Dumped and Left for Dead

Two Rottweilers extrememly emaciated and dehydrated were found wandering in the Garret Mountain reservation.

The two Rottweilers, one male and one female, were found inside the 568-acre reservation by a Passaic County Sheriff's Department officer, who notified Animal Control.

The Rottweilers believed to be between 1 and 3 years old, were taken to a Wanaque farm to recover. Woodland Park Animal Control Officer Lysa DeLaurentis stated that it looked like a classic case of abuse and neglect.

Female carrying burn scars on both ears, an eye infection and appearing like she just had puppies. The male also having infections has had something happen to one of his legs and showing all the classic behavior signs of physical abuse.

The Sheriff's Department is investigating and looking for any information that could help them find who did this.

These two Rottweiler NEED help. They need money, blankets and dog food to help DeLaurentis care for them and to help pay the veterinarian bills. To make a contribution, please call 973-616-8569. Donations can also be dropped off at 781 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque, NJ 07465.

Full Article - ABC News March 24, 2009