Blaine (Liz) Harper

Uniform Code of Military Justice may add animal cruelty as an offense

A recent public hearing held by the Commission of Military Justice in Washington last week suggested adding language to specifically address the issues of animal cruelty in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Animal cruelty is a felony in more...

Introducing a dog to agility courses at home

Training your dog to run an agility course is fun and rewarding for both owner and pet. Many think of agility courses as an activity for purebred show dogs, and agility courses are a popular event at shows. However, any...

Cool summer treats for hot dogs

As the temperature rises, dogs look for ways to cool off when outdoors. They find shade, dig a hole to rest in or hide underneath the house. While access to cool, clean water is the most important element for your...

Rules for taking your dog to work

Increasing numbers of businesses are becoming "pet friendly" and allowing employees to bring their pets (typically dogs) into the workplace. There are some businesses where such policies will never be allowed, such as restaurants and any facility where...

Anti-tethering ordinance takes effect on August 1

As of August 1, 2009 Cumberland County will begin enforcing its new anti-tethering ordinance. After this date, it will no longer be legal to leave your dog unattended on a chain or tether all day, as too many dogs...

Spay-Neuter Assistance Program for North Carolina (SNAP-NC)

Spaying and neutering your pet is socially responsible. There are some people who have hang ups about "fixing" their cats or dogs, but for the most part any person who is a loving and responsible pet owner knows...

Beware of pet-poisonous plants this summer

This summer many people, and their pets, will be spending a lot of time outdoors. There are numerous things a pet should always have such as proper containment, adequate hydration/food and personal time with its human family. However, what...

Do dogs look guilty when they misbehave

Most dog owners know when their dogs have done something bad. They claim to see a "guilty" look on the dog's face. But do dogs really look guilty or are owner's projecting these feelings onto the...

Dog survives attack with machete

This story is really disturbing. In Fayetteville, NC a dog was found by Animal Control Officer Dwayne Shepherd cowering under a mobile home off of Laraine St. after a surviving a brutal attack with a machete.The ACO reports that...

Leash laws exist for a reason

I remember having a conversation with my father many years ago. We had a lovable, friendly and all-around wonderful Labrador mix named Moon. She was, as childhood dogs tend to be, the best dog... ever. She was not without...

Uniform Code of Military Justice may add animal cruelty as an offense

Introducing a dog to agility courses at home

Cool summer treats for hot dogs

Rules for taking your dog to work

Anti-tethering ordinance takes effect on August 1

Spay-Neuter Assistance Program for North Carolina (SNAP-NC)

Beware of pet-poisonous plants this summer

Do dogs look guilty when they misbehave

Dog survives attack with machete

Leash laws exist for a reason

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