They have a nice picture of the dogs in the article also.

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Sharon McDonough pleaded not guilty last week to six counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty on suspicion of abusing five dogs and a cat found crammed into cages, covered in feces and urine, their coats matted with filth. A judge has taken away custody of the 43-year-old woman’s six young daughters.

What can you say about this but OMG!

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Cerrone’s diamond designs have decorated some of the world’s biggest stars, such as Janet Jackson, Claudia Schiffer and Jennifer Lopez.

Even Cerrone’s pet, an Italian greyhound named Charlie, walks around in a diamond-encrusted collar.

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An animal shelter pulled the plug on a program promoting the adoption of black cats and dogs after criticism that the event would have taken place the same week as Juneteenth, a state holiday commemorating freedom for enslaved blacks in Texas.

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter planned to reduce adoption fees June 14-20 for black-coated animals to $25 through a “Black is Beautiful” promotion, the Austin American-Statesman reported in its online edition Wednesday.

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Gracie, an Italian Greyhound rescued from a life of disability and loneliness was adopted and nurtured back to life five years ago by Diane Dike, Ph.D. Gracie and Diane have a remarkable bond that is impacting the world. Both have overcome life’s challenges to bring hope to many. At the recent Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 3, 2008, in Edwards, Colorado, Gracie wowed the crowd with her obedience, elegance, and showmanship. According to Jeremy Behling, “She stole the show.” The Edwards Rotary Club sponsored the event, and according to Behling, Vice President of Alpine Bank and devoted Rotarian, “We were fortunate to have Diane, Gracie, and Paul Dike of Second Chance with Saving Grace present.”

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“The big dogs went after him like he was a rabbit,” said John Castle, owner of the small dog.

Recalling news stories about a Pomeranian that was killed by another dog recently in a dog park, he realized, “It could happen to me.”

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The inspirational children’s story of Gracie and Diane Dike, Ph.D., “Gracie Comes Home,” book one in The Adventures of Gracie and Diane series, is now available in Spanish.

Book one introduces Gracie, the adorable Italian Greyhound, where she came from, and how she ended up homeless and needing surgery in a Colorado animal hospital. It also introduces her loving owner, Dike, who suffers from cryoglobulinemia, a rare, incurable and life-threatening blood disease that affects every aspect of her life. A deep and affectionate bond of friendship is formed in this triumphant story where a broken dog and struggling woman save each other.

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Some of the dogs had mange, other skin diseases, infections and injured limbs. The dogs — which included Boston terrier, Chihuahua, Italian greyhound, Maltese, papillon, Dalmatian, poodle and Norwegian elkhound breeds — were taken to the South Wood County Humane Society and other shelters in the state.

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In the confusion, O’Connell’s 2-year-old Italian greyhound named Toby escaped his house and there was a frantic 20-minute search before he was located at a nearby medical building.

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Other faculty members and their pets, as well as students, made up much of the crowd. A boxer sniffed cocker spaniels. An Italian greyhound huddled in its owner’s arms. Daisy, who belongs to student Allie Scherer, come in a pink tutu. Pets and humans alike enjoyed the warm, sunny weather.

“I think it’s awesome,” said Mike. “The students dreamed up this fundraiser on their own, without any input from us. They just told me this is when it’s going to happen, no questions asked.”

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