Thanks to all of you who signed their petition or gathered signatures, GREY2K was successful in gathering enough signatures this year to get the proposed ballot question to the next stage.
See the lastest article in the Boston Globe.

The December, 2007 GREY2K newsletter includes articles on local and national "Canine Crusaders", an update on the status of the Massachusetts Greyhound Protection Act, and a review of the organization's accomplishments in 2007. It also includes a special offer of a "Bark the Vote" tee shirt for a $50 donation. Read the whole newsletter here.

National Education for Assistance Dogs Service, or NEADS, is a Princeton, Massachusetts-based group which trains and provides service dogs to people in need, many of them deaf and disabled veterans.

See this article in the Woburn Daily Times Chronicle which talks about Petsmart's plan to open a pet hotel in Woburn, citing the imminent opening of one in Cambridge (at Fresh Pond).

From the American Kennel Club:

Halloween Safety Tips

Dressing a dog in a costume may seem over-the-top to some, but with Halloween just around the corner, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) surveyed dog owners to learn first-hand just how many plan to turn their Fido into a Frankenstein for the evening. It turns out that one in 10 dog owners can't imagine not dressing up their pup for the holiday and nearly half (49 percent ) admitted liking the idea.

Thanks for the information- we did a questionnaire last election and have just sent out this year's version. Once the responses are in, we'll post them on the site as we did last time.

Ralph! Ralph! to all. Citywide elections are held Nov. 6. Can we make dog-loving voices heard by the candidates? What about a cambridgedog questionnaire emailed PDQ to municipal candidates? Candidate Craig Kelley’s 9/07 dog update email to constituents states how seriously the council is now taking dog issues. As of Sept07 the Water Dept website continues to post Medallion requirements under “Dog Rules and Regulations at Fresh Pond Reservation".

Cambridge, MA (PRWeb) July 18, 2007 -- traineo.com, the web's fastest growing fitness community, has partnered with Dogster, Inc., the industry alpha dog in pet-focused online communities, Dogster.com and Catster.com, to launch a 'Fitness with Dogs' initiative using traineo's interactive group platform.

The Boston Globe reported recently:

Harbor House Village on Nantucket has a new, stand-alone extension called Woof Hotel , where dogs and owners are more than welcome. The 12-room hotel features Woof Park, a fenced-in dog run. Frisbees and ID tags with hotel contact information are presented at check-in, and the rooms contain a basket of treats, a doggie beach towel, toys, food and water bowls, and a doggie bed. The hotel also has a doggie directory, listing Nantucket dog runs and activities. On Friday evenings from 6-8, June-September, guests can gather in Woof Park for a Yappy Hour consisting of treats for the canine and Cisco Brewery's Hair of the Dog beer for humans. Rates begin at $180 a night for two humans and one dog.

See this great article, which includes tips on diagnosing and treating heat stroke, choking, blood loss, snake and spider bites, etc. Note that this article should not replace veterinary care and is only intended to help pet owners through immediate emergencies to stabilize pets.

The Boston Globe reported on June 10 that Grey2K (attendees at the Pacific Street Park opening on June 10) and the rest of the Committee to Protect Dogs intend to try again to pass a ban on greyhound racing on the 2008 ballot. Read the full article in the Globe.

Read this interesting article in the May 21st edition of Newsday about pet owners' rights to sue for pain and suffering following the loss of a pet (due to, for example, tainted food). Apparently, MA is considering a similar approach (although I could find no mention of this on the web-if you can, please post it). According to the article,

Today's Boston Globe reports that Logan Airport, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and BAA Boston (a Logan concessionaire) held a press conference to deliver tips for summer air travel with pets. Logan also wants to emphasize that it is pet-friendly, "with a strategic deployment of water bowls".

Consumer Alert: The Latest on the Pet Food Recall

A major manufacturer of dog and cat food sold under Wal-Mart, Safeway, Kroger and other store brands recalled 60 million containers of wet pet food after reports of kidney failure and deaths.

Something missing from your neighborhood? Have an idea about how to make Cambridge a better place to live, work and play? Tell us about it!

101 Urban Salvations is a Harvard Graduate School of Design student project focusing on Cambridge, Massachusetts. The project is an urban planning and design studio developing innovative and visionary solutions to improve the urban experience in Cambridge.

On October 30, My Dog Votesâ„¢ announced the results of the first nationwide political survey of dog owners. See the whole

Dogs chew almost anything. Hey, if it's on the floor it's fair game, right? Unfortunately, certain foods and everyday substances that are perfectly fine for people can be toxic for dogs. Even a small quantity of the following substances can put your dog's health at risk.

Suppose that you would like to devote a bit of time to volunteering for a local dog-related effort? What are your options in and around Cambridge?

Here are some that come to mind, but please add your own ideas so that we can generate a comprehensive and creative list!

We don't want to spread fear unnecessarily, but Jen Wright of the Cambridge Conservation Commission has told us that Fisher Cats have been spotted at Fresh Pond. These weasel-like animals have been known to attack cats and small dogs in broad daylight, so please be aware of your off-leash canine companions. Please see this article in the Boston Globe (August, 2005) describing concerns about Fisher Cats: