Dog DNA to Prosecute Owners?
I have seen this more than once now, including as an April Fools Story. Cities creating a database of canine DNA in order to track down owners who fail to clean up after their pets. Well the story has resurfaced…
Category Dog DNA
DNA Proves Dog Belongs To Worried Couple
February 20th was a big day for Darlene and Cliff Ryckman. It was the day when they got back their missing dog Molly. Molly the Shih Tzu made it home because of DNA testing which was completed by local police.…
Scientists have cloned man’s best friend
I just came across an article distributed by the Global Press Release Distribution about the above topic. This brought my thinking to the use of DNA in general, and about the ethics of cloning specifically. Dan Vergano, USA TODAY. Scientists…
Have you read “Wolf In Dog’s Clothing?”
Science Daily’s article “Wolf in Dog’s Clothing?” opens the door for new studies in animal genetics and domestication. Scientists have been able to prove that domesticated dogs that bred with wolves thousands of years ago and that this gave wolves…
BioArts’ Best Friends Again Program
BioArts is an American company who has teamed up with Sooam Biotech Research Foundation close to Seoul Korea to offer the Best Friends Again Program. This Program offers dog and cat cloning to the general public. Currently they have only…
Positive News for Whidbey Island “Pit Bull” Owners Part 2
Leeon and Lorriane Stecher can now walk their pit bull-chocolate lab mix, Angel, in Oak Harbor city limits without a muzzle as a result of the City Council’s decision Wednesday night to repeal a breed-specific ordinance that, some say, unfairly…
American Kennel Club® New Mixed Breed Program
The American Kennel Club’s® board and staff have just announced a new Mixed Breed Program. The program is going to be rolled out in three phases. Effective October 1st, 2009, mixed breed dog owners can list their dogs with the…
Positive New for Whidbey Island “Pit Bull” Owners
Oak Harbor Targets Pit Bull Ordinance For Extinction By JENNY MANNING Whidbey News Times Reporter Oak Harbor officials will review the city’s breed-specific restrictions thanks to a little noise from Bob Baker and Barbara Moran, the couple who filed suit…
