http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/fighting-dogs-break-it-up-safely-with-garden-hose-351361.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 One of our reporters, Margo Rutledge Kissell, recently wrote a story about a woman who was walking her dachshund when a larger dog ran from a yard and attacked it. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:45:37 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/fighting-dogs-break-it-up-safely-with-garden-hose-351361.html Laurie Denger 2009-10-16T19:45:37Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/springfield-oh-sports/ohio-auto-racing/charity-auction-at-quaker-steak-lube-features-racing-theme-350309.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 FAIRBORN - The SICSA Red Dog RACERS Charity Auction will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Quaker Steak & Lube in Fairborn on Saturday, Oct. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:26:08 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/springfield-oh-sports/ohio-auto-racing/charity-auction-at-quaker-steak-lube-features-racing-theme-350309.html Staff Report 2009-10-16T04:26:08Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/a-high-energy-dog-wearing-you-out-theres-help-306006.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 My dalmatian Willow can run through farm fields, swim in the pond and splash through the creek and still want to play “throw the ball for me and I will chase it” for another hour or two. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:43:26 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/a-high-energy-dog-wearing-you-out-theres-help-306006.html Laurie Denger 2009-09-18T19:43:26Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-business-news/dog-biscuit-bakery-moving-to-springfield-281670.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 URBANA - A local bakery that’s been in downtown Urbana for six years is moving to Springfield, but it won’t mean much competition for area bakers. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:45:16 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-business-news/dog-biscuit-bakery-moving-to-springfield-281670.html Matt Sanctis 2009-09-04T16:45:16Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/authors-new-book-seeks-soul-of-a-dog-271056.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 Few authors are as plugged in to their animals as Jon Katz. Now he’s going for their souls. His new book, called “Soul of a Dog: Reflections on the Spirits of the Animals of Bedlam Farms,” allows Katz to tell the stories of the remarkable animals he has collected on his farm in northern New York. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:37:31 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/authors-new-book-seeks-soul-of-a-dog-271056.html Laurie Denger 2009-08-28T21:37:31Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/consider-dog-friendly-beaches-parks-for-labor-day-260326.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 Dear Critter: I appreciated your article in the paper about dog-friendly beaches. Is there any chance you could do anything about beaches in the Miami Valley? Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:37:57 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/consider-dog-friendly-beaches-parks-for-labor-day-260326.html By Laurie Denger 2009-08-21T20:37:57Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/animal-travel-made-safe-220101.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 With the launch this past week of Pet Airways - the airline that only carries pets, no humans - it might be good to see how other airlines rate. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:03:54 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/animal-travel-made-safe-220101.html Laurie Denger 2009-07-24T19:03:54Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/your-cat-question-could-be-featured-on-reality-tv--188196.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 Have you always wondered why your cat has some wacky behavior? Or are you at the end of your rope trying to stop your cat from doing something? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:21:50 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pets/your-cat-question-could-be-featured-on-reality-tv--188196.html Laurie Denger 2009-07-02T21:21:50Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/proposed-farm-animal-care-board-under-fire-173669.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 COLUMBUS - A proposed state board charged with developing and enforcing guidelines for livestock and poultry care would thwart meaningful reform in the housing of farm animals, the Humane Society of the United States said on Monday, June 22. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:48:42 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/proposed-farm-animal-care-board-under-fire-173669.html Ben Sutherly 2009-06-23T04:48:42Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/alpaca-enchants-nursing-home-residents--159239.html?cxtype=rss_lifestyle_5473 SPRINGFIELD - Senior citizens at the Sterling House nursing home enjoy two things more than anything - babies and animals. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:22:18 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/alpaca-enchants-nursing-home-residents--159239.html Jenna Staul 2009-06-12T00:22:18Z