Adrian Zmed, Officer Vince Romano on
TV's T.J. Hooker
Remove Dogs from Chains Adrian Zmed
is better known for his roles as "Johnny Nogerelli"
in Grease 2, and as "Officer Vince Romano" in the T.J.
Hooker television series, where he starred alongside William Shatner.
We talk to Adrian while he is on the set of his new musical. Adrian
was not there alone, he was with his dog Cubby. It is normal practice
for Adrian to take Cubby to work with him everyday.
Adrian was shocked to hear about other dogs that live their entire
lives chained outside. As a supporter of Dogs Deserve Better,
Adrian joins us in asking you to bring your dog inside to live
as part of the family. http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com
New York's Hotel Pennsylvania Has Gone
to the Dogs Jerry Grymek, Doggy Concierge The World's
Most Popular Hotel celebrates another year as the Host Hotel for
all canine hopefuls participating in the annual Westminster Dog
Show. The 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place on
February 11th and 12th 2008 at Madison Square Garden, across from
New York's Hotel Pennsylvania. This year's Best in Show winner
is Uno the Beagle.
And, as with every year since Westminster
began, New York's Hotel Pennsylvania is overcome with dogs. And
this year that is no different, with approximately 700 to 1,000
dogs taking over the hotel. But that's okay with them; they're
a year-round dog-friendly hotel.
Hear Jerry Grymek tell some of the funny
stories about the requests of Westminster guardians for their
dogs. Do you know the most ordered items that are requested from
room service? I'll give you a hint meatballs are at the
top of the list. And they even provided separate potty areas for
boys (a fire hydrant) and girls (a pink sequined area). But to
hear more, you'll have to tune in! http://www.hotelpenn.com
Westminster Dog Masseuse Debbie Zimmerman Debbie Zimmerman
digs her fingers into the client's neck muscles and gently kneads.
The client stretches, a glazed look in her eyes. But when Debbie
looks back, she is not looking into the eyes of a human, she is
looking into the eyes of a dog.
Debbie has been the Westminster Masseuse
for the past 4 years. The Westminster dogs have a grueling schedule,
so the Hotel Pennsylvania provides what all of the best hotels
do these days, extra services for the clientele, even if they
happen to be dogs!
Debbie Zimmermann charges $20 for 20 minutes
and when she is not at the dog show, she can be found in Southern
California. You can reach her at 805-402-4853.
Veterinarians Fight the War on Terror Dr. Jim Humphries, Veterinary
News Network Veterinarians
at home fight the war on terror. Ask anyone to describe the work
of a veterinarian, and they'll tell you he is a doctor in a white
coat that heals sick puppies and cats and so forth, the gentle
doctor.
But veterinarians are also on the front
lines of an on going war. They are the best defense we have for
our bio security. Since the horrors of 911, we are actually more
aware of the devastation associated with such terrorist attacks.
Organizations from our local police, the FBI and the National
Guard continue to upgrade plans to protect us and our borders.
But who's on watch against mad cow disease, anthrax, food contaminants?
Because of their background in zoonotic diseases, veterinarians
are increasingly important to national security and public health.
By recognizing diseases in animals, our
veterinarians can often prevent illnesses in humans and minimize
the loss of animal life. The recent foot and mouth disease outbreaks
in Great Britain symbolize how essential veterinarians are to
protecting the health of our nation. And, veterinarians are the
only ones trained to recognize these diseases as threats.
Biological agents not only cause disease
and suffering to humans, but they also devastate our livestock
herds and can have a huge impact on the economy. Just look at
Asia to see how a single disease can cause such chaos. Avian influenza
has affected millions of birds across Asia, Africa and Europe,
and continues to upset human lives with its high mortality rate.
Veterinarians are instrumental at sounding the early warning system.
But a decrease in the number of veterinarians
treating large animals and working in the public health sector
could make us vulnerable. The New York Times reports that less
than 4,500 of the 75,00 veterinarians in the Untied States are
considered to be large animal doctors and that number continues
to drop. All of this is happening at the same time that 75% of
all emerging disease in people are transmitted from animals. http://www.myvnn.com
Dog Waste Management Officers Nicki Walters, Pooper Trooper Do you know
that dog poop is a hazard to people, animals and our environment
if not picked up regularly and disposed of properly?
A single gram of dog waste can contain
23 million fecal coli form bacteria and can include parasites,
viruses and diseases found in dog feces. One of the most devastating
is Roundworm, which can cause blindness to children and can be
transmitted to adults as well.
Dogs step in it, smell it, some roll in
it and there are those who often eat it. Many of them pick up
serious diseases from it. The most common are: · Parvo
Virus · Whipworms · Hookworms · Roundworms
· Giardia · Coccidia. The best way to prevent these,
and many other bacterial and parasitic infections that dogs can
acquire from stools, is to remove feces on a regular basis and
keep your dog current on vaccinations, fecal exams and de-worming.
As our lives become busier, we can't always
pick up after our dogs right away. That is where Pooper Trooper
comes in. They will come to your home on a regular basis and clean
up after your dogs for a small fee.
Unfortunately, they are only located in
the Seattle, Washington. But if you're interested, they may be
able to offer advice if you want to start your own poop business. http://www.poopertrooper.com
NEWS UPDATE: Pets For Ransom In a typical
situation, your pet goes missing. You place missing posters around
the neighborhood and sometimes even offer a hefty reward. Then,
something great happens and your pet is returned.
But is this by chance? Authorities say
it is a growing trend for home burglars to now take your pet.
They then later call the owner and ask for the cash first, before
they return the animal.
And taking your dog on vacation in foreign
countries is also a risk. For example, Americans who offer rewards
for missing animals in Mexico can be a very lucrative business
for criminals.
You should contact authorities immediately
if you suspect your dog has been stolen or is being held for ransom.
Miracle Dog Lab Survives With
Arrow in His Body Britt Savage When the Cornelisse
family adopted Remington, a 2-year-old Chocolate Labrador Retriever,
little did they know he had an arrow stuck in his chest.
The Cornelisse family had Remington for
about 6 months when they noticed he wasn't acting like his normal
self. He wasn't interested in playing, nor did he seem to even
want to move.
When
Scott Cornelisse picked Remington up, he felt a lump in his chest,
which he thought might be a broken rib. X-rays later showed that
the lump was actually an arrow which had entered Remington's body
under his armpit, just missing his heart. The arrow had also been
there for sometime.
The Cornelisse family was not in a position
to pay for the necessary operation, but a local veterinarian volunteered
to remove the arrow at no charge. "There are still Good Samaritans
out there who are willing to go the extra mile," the dog's
owner said.
Remington is now in recovery and doing
just fine.
Healing Power of Music Diane Schneider, Harp of Hope:
Animal Therapy Edition The healing
power of music has long been established in people. Now a handful
of harpists throughout the country are harnessing that power for
animals.
"It's not a magic bullet," cautions
Diane Schneider, who produced "Harp of Hope: Animal Therapy
Edition," "But for animals for which it works, it works
incredibly well." Schneider trained at the University of
Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. Later, as a pastoral
theologian and hospital chaplain, she began to use the harp with
hospitalized human patients.
"I use certain harp vibrations to
resonate with, or entrain, a patient's own cellular rhythms to
help release tense muscle tissue, calm anxiety, improve digestion,
induce restful sleep, increase endorphins for pain management
- to aid the body's own efforts to heal itself," Schneider
said. The same holds true for animals, she said.
"Harp of Hope," a collection
of 17 songs, was originally recorded for people but Schneider
decided to release an animal edition last year after owners reported
it helped their arthritic dogs fall asleep and calmed their agitated
cats. Veterinary hospitals also acknowledged the CD's success
in soothing nervous pets - and their owners.
She said every detail of the instrumentals
- the tempos, rhythms, keys, note intervals, chord structures
and plucking techniques - are carefully arranged to promote progressive
peace and relaxation. Animals usually begin to relax after listening
for just a few minutes.
Schneider recommends playing the music
on an as-needed basis or before a stressful situation, such as
a veterinary or grooming appointment.
"I'm hopeful that there will be a
great increase in the use of this benevolent therapy," said
Schneider. "It is a very cost-effective, beneficial, soothing,
calming intervention for animals and the people who love animals." http://harpist1.tripod.com/id32.html
HGTV's Hammered with John &
Jimmy DiResta Jimmy DiResta
can make anything and John DiResta can make anything hilarious
in this half-hour of hard-core building. A catapult, an ice rink,
brick barbecue, go-cart, fish tank, blown glass, a neon sign-Jimmy,
a master builder, has a million trade secrets you can't get anywhere
else. John, a professional comedian, has a million quips and questions
for his brother and the occasional man-on-the-street interview.
Home improvement just met the last comic standing.
Jimmy DiResta began his career in 1990
as an artist, inventor and teacher when he earned his BFA from
the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he currently
teaches a course in 3D design. He has spent most of the past 16
years in the toy industry inventing, designing and developing
products.
John DiResta was a member of the NYPD for 12 years before he decided
to try stand-up comedy. After only five years in the business,
John's outstanding talent paved the way for him to star in his
first network sitcom, DiResta on UPN. Along the way, John
ventured into feature films, appearing with A-list actors like
Sandra Bullock, Kate Hudson and Robert De Niro. http://www.hgtv.com
NEWS UPDATE: Car Wash Adds Pet Wash This time
of year, dogs can get really dirty. It's too cold to wash them
outside, so you put them in your tub and deal with the mess.
Well, Michael Seale of the Adirondack
Pet Wash has solved this problem. He already had a car wash, so
he thought why not add a pet wash!
People are lining up to not only wash
their cars, but also wash their dogs. There is nothing else like
it in the community, and the pet wash provides everything you
need from shampoo, flea and tick products, and deodorizers. You
don't have to go out to buy any products, nor bring your products
from home.
For $5 you get eight minutes to use a
system that comes equipped with all the products - even including
blow dryers. But don't worry if you run out of time, you can add
money before the timer runs out. And if you run out of cash, they
also take credit cards.
Love at First Bite Britt Savage A recent wedding
ceremony was held in India, but it wasn't your usual ceremony.
It was between a woman and a snake.
The 30-year-old woman said she was in
love with the snake and was therefore married by a Hindu priest
with 2,000 people celebrating the event.
The groom, I mean the snake, was a little
shy and did not come out of his ant-hill. A brass replica of the
snake was used as a stand in for the ceremony.
Even though the cobra is very poisonous,
the woman said she he has never harmed her. Her relatives are
very excited about the union and feel it will bring good luck.
They have even built a hut by the ant-hill where the woman will
live.
Adrian Zmed
is better known for his roles as "Johnny Nogerelli"
in Grease 2, and as "Officer Vince Romano" in the T.J.
Hooker television series, where he starred alongside William Shatner.
The World's
Most Popular Hotel celebrates another year as the Host Hotel for
all canine hopefuls participating in the annual Westminster Dog
Show. The 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place on
February 11th and 12th 2008 at Madison Square Garden, across from
New York's Hotel Pennsylvania. This year's Best in Show winner
is Uno the Beagle.
Debbie Zimmerman
digs her fingers into the client's neck muscles and gently kneads.
The client stretches, a glazed look in her eyes. But when Debbie
looks back, she is not looking into the eyes of a human, she is
looking into the eyes of a dog.
Veterinarians
at home fight the war on terror. Ask anyone to describe the work
of a veterinarian, and they'll tell you he is a doctor in a white
coat that heals sick puppies and cats and so forth, the gentle
doctor.
Do you know
that dog poop is a hazard to people, animals and our environment
if not picked up regularly and disposed of properly?
In a typical
situation, your pet goes missing. You place missing posters around
the neighborhood and sometimes even offer a hefty reward. Then,
something great happens and your pet is returned.
NEWS
UPDATE Brought To You By 
When the Cornelisse
family adopted Remington, a 2-year-old Chocolate Labrador Retriever,
little did they know he had an arrow stuck in his chest.
When
Scott Cornelisse picked Remington up, he felt a lump in his chest,
which he thought might be a broken rib. X-rays later showed that
the lump was actually an arrow which had entered Remington's body
under his armpit, just missing his heart. The arrow had also been
there for sometime.
The healing
power of music has long been established in people. Now a handful
of harpists throughout the country are harnessing that power for
animals.
Jimmy DiResta
can make anything and John DiResta can make anything hilarious
in this half-hour of hard-core building. A catapult, an ice rink,
brick barbecue, go-cart, fish tank, blown glass, a neon sign-Jimmy,
a master builder, has a million trade secrets you can't get anywhere
else. John, a professional comedian, has a million quips and questions
for his brother and the occasional man-on-the-street interview.
Home improvement just met the last comic standing.
This time
of year, dogs can get really dirty. It's too cold to wash them
outside, so you put them in your tub and deal with the mess.
A recent wedding
ceremony was held in India, but it wasn't your usual ceremony.
It was between a woman and a snake.
