Friday, February 1, 2013
When thinking about adopting a dog or puppy to join your family, options other than traditional animal shelters do exist.
I consider my decision to become a foster "parent" to dogs as part of the Tailwaggers 911 program one meant to enrich the lives of many. For starters, the fact that I am able to open my home on a temporary basis to this animal on Saturday will save the life of a 3-month-old labrador retriever mix otherwise fated to be put down because of a lack of space at the high-kill shelter it's currently housed in in Georgia. Secondly, Mara, my 1-1/2 year-old Vizsla dog — who has now finally given way to a nap out of sheer boredom after staring at me and whining to play for much of the afternoon — will greatly enjoy the ability to expend some energy with another four-legged critter while I Patch away. Third, the family who ultimately adopts little …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
A roundup of recent activity from the police blotter also includes a mailbox being hit and a misdialed 911 call.
Oh, the dangers of being behind the wheel looking at a phone. Police received a call at 6:34 a.m. Nov. 21 in the 900 block of West Lincoln Avenue, when a resident noticed a vehicle that had been running for approximately 30 minutes, according to police reports. It was found that the vehicle owner was on her phone checking Facebook and texting around the corner from her residence, the report said. She told police that she did not want to park in her driveway, because she feared her dog would bark and wake up the neighbors. More from the reports:
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
A roundup of recent blotter activity also includes a cat and dog on the loose.
It's probably unlikely he was checking IDs when this 15-year-old student was attempting to sell cigarettes on the school bus. Officers made contact with the teen at 8:05 a.m. Oct. 16 after a report of his activity was called in by the Port Washington High School, according to the police report. They found that the teen was in possession of a pack of Malboro's. He was cited for Tobacco on School Property, and also suspended for the remainder of the day. More from the reports:
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
A roundup of animal activity from the police blotter also includes a loose dog and a dog disrupting the garbage truck driver.
This is a weird one, and perhaps it's a good thing the kids were actually not just sitting in front of the Playstation/Wii/Xbox/you-name-it — but this is not a very good alternative. Port Washington Police responded to a call at 6:37 p.m. Thursday about a group of young children in the 100 block of East Prospect Court. The kids were throwing rocks at raccoons near a bunch of garbage bins. The kids were warned and police spoke to their parents. Apparently they have no idea what raccoons are capable of. More from the reports:
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
A roundup of recent activity from the police blotter includes other dog issues, such as nonstop barking, howling and an owner who didn't pick up some poo.
This dog was just not in the mood when a 47-year-old Port man approached the pup and its owner. The man was only attempting to pet the dog when they crossed paths at 12:09 p.m. Aug. 19, but the dog bit the man. The 22-year-old Port woman who owned the dog was able to show proof that the animal is up-to-date on its shots and also licensed with the city. More from the reports:
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
A roundup of the latest incidents on the police blotter reveals a couple lost and found items, including a men's mountain bike and a dog, as well as a stolen flag and flag pole — how patriotic.
One Port resident was unable to fly her flag this Independence Day when the entire thing — including the pole — was stolen from her yard just in time for the holiday. A Port woman living on South Spring Street called police at 7:33 a.m. Wednesday to report her flag and 40-foot collapsible flag pole missing. The resident believes it was stolen overnight, but there are no known suspects. So much for flags and fireworks. More from the reports:
Friday, March 23, 2012
Let face it, nothing puts a smile on your face like looking at a cute puppy. Show off photos of your adorable puppy!
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Friday, March 23, 2012
It's your puppy's day to shine! What makes today so special? It's National Puppy Day. According to the website, since its start in 2006 National Puppy Day celebrates the magic and unconditional love puppies give us, but "more importantly, it's a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills, as well as further our mission for a nation of puppy-free pet stores." Puppy mills are breeding facilities that produce puppies without concern for their physical, social or emotional needs, according to the Wisconsin Humane Society. Usually the puppies are sold to the public through the Internet, ads or pet shops. The site says, "Dogs from puppy mills are inbred or overbred, and receive …
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
A roundup of the latest activity from the police blotter.
Police responded to a call at 7:15 p.m. Saturday from a Port Washington resident in the 900 block of Sunset Road. The woman said she might have seen a black bear by her home. Police searched the area and no signs of a bear were found. More from the reports:
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
New legislation aiming to lessen the amount of puppy mills across the state became effective June 1, and state animal shelters are preparing for an influx of pets.
It's a doggy-dog world out there, and in some areas of Wisconsin its starting to get a little more doggier. That's because dog breeders and shelters are now under stricter rules from the state as legislation regulating breeders and sellers in an attempt to stamp out puppy mill practices became effective June 1. "Really it’s benefits (are) all around, especially from the dog’s point of view," said Angela Speed, director of development at the Ozaukee Humane Society. The law, enacted in December 2009, requires breeders and shelters that sell more than 25 puppies from more than three litters to obtain a license from the state that can cost anywhere from $250 to $1,000. Requiring these licenses from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and …
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
A roundup of the latest activity from the police blotter.
Port Washington police responded to a call of a dog roaming a neighborhood near the 200 block of South Spring Street at 12:38 p.m. May 23. Police found the owner, a 29-year-old Port Washington woman who said the dog had been loose because she was unable to find it. The woman was warned for having a dog at large. More from the reports:
josh
5:14 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012
u guys are argueing about a kid throwing rocks at kids i mean come on kids will be kids . I don't see why this is a reason to get you panties in a bunch about parents. the thing today is also we have internet where everybody sees everything even 5 years ago we would not have heard this story at all the reason our numbers of kids commiting crimes is growing is we have more cops and a quiet town … more ›