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2009 December 22, 2009 - THS workers can return to work, judge rules OSPCA to remain in charge of animal care until legal battle is resolved. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/ths- workers-can-return-to-work-judge-rules/article1409730/ December 8, 2009 - The trash that led to Toronto Humane Society arrests: OSPCA sifted garbage for evidence.  Read more in the Globe & Mail - https://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20091208.HUM ANE08ART2303/TPStory/?query=Internet November 26, 2009  -   Toronto Humane Society officials arrested, face animal-cruelty charges The shelter's president, chief veterinarian and three others face criminal charges.  Read more in the Globe & Mail - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/toronto -humane-society-officials-arrested-face-animal-cruelty- charges/article1378385/ August 2009  - CLIX Sound Phobia CD  (thank you to Linda Rogers from Timshell Farm for sending this in) This CD helps sound phobic dogs through desensitization, and includes 30 common sounds. https://www.bestfriendsgeneralstore.com/dog_toys_pc/CA80001/D og_Training/CLIX+Sound+Phobia+CD/ August 8, 2009  -    Dogs as Smart as 2-year-old Kids -   by Jeanna Bryner, Senior Writer  •  LiveScience.com "The canine IQ test results are in: Even the average dog has the mental abilities of a 2-year-old child." https://www.livescience.com/animals/090808-smart-dogs.html August 2, 2009  -    Goldendoodle wins dog agility contest at fair -   by M.K. Guetersloh  •  Pantagraph.com Shelby won first place in a dog agility competition at the McLean County Fair at the Interstate Center https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/article_5b28a084-7eee- 11de-8c1b-001cc4c03286.html July 2009  -    Australian Labradoodle Smooth receives the Heart of Hospice Award Congratulations to Al & Jacqueline Gordy of Barksdale Labradoodles! Each year Hospice gives out an "Outstanding Volunteer Service Award". This year it went to a Non-Human for the first time -  Southern Cross Smooch ThD, AKC-CGC, (c:ed), (c:h) and the ranking Dood with Barksdale Labradoodles. Smooch receiving the Heart of Hospice Award April 17, 2009  -    'Bo' wins Register's Cutest Canine contest -   by Mary Challender  •  Mchallen@dmreg.com Congratulations to Gina, Stella & Brodie Bear for their 3rd place win in the DesMoines Register Cutest Canine Contest 2009 https://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090417/LIFE/90417 0340/1039 March 13, 2009  -    Mutley might not be top dog - but he was close!  -  article by David Hemming in ThisIsTheWestCountry.co.uk "The three-year-old Labrador/Poodle cross finished second in his class at Crufts last week."   https://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/4191429.Mutley_mi ght_not_be_top_dog___but_he_was_close_/ March 5, 2009  -    Kennel Club Crufts Announcement: Canine Genetics  -  article by K9 Magazine News Editor, DogMagazine.net "The Kennel Club will today announce the launch of a new canine genetics centre with the aim fighting the incidence of genetic diseases affecting dogs."   https://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/2048/kennel-club-crufts- announcement-canine-genetics/ March 2, 2009  -   Unconfirmed Crufts Rumour: Big News Announcement re Crossbreeding - by Ryan O'Meara, DogMagazine.net "...There could be a huge announcement at Crufts that the Kennel Club is preparing to open the studbook and (finally) encourage crossbreeding to widen the gene pools of pedigree dog breeds...." https://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/2028/unconfirmed-crufts- rumour-big-news-announcement-re-crossbreeding/ February 22, 2009  -  Quincy was on an episode of "Flight of the Concords". Not only can you see him they actually mention Goldendoodle in the episode!   Quincy is in the front row on a chair!  January 27, 2009  -  DNA tests show Almost Heaven kennel in Upper Milford tricked dog buyers  -  article by Bill White of The Morning Call https://www.mcall.com/news/local/all- a1_5dna.6757709jan27,0,1871667.column?page=1 January 15, 2009  - The Chai Story -  This is an informational warning about unsafe toy balls.   (A story well worth repeating - Thank you to Beth for sending this in) Caution - vivid content. https://thechaistory.blogspot.com/2008/08/chai-story.html January 13, 2009  - Narrowed choice for Obama dog -  ABC Chicago News news story  -   The Obama family has narrowed their choices for a presidential pooch.   Features interview and video with Labradoodle and PWD owner, Greg Hiss.  Greg's Labradoodle was bred by Tasha Miller of Naperdoodles. https://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/politics&id=66019 55 January 5, 2009  -  Cocoa Bean Mulch is Toxic to Dogs  (Thank you to Al of Barksdale Labradoodles for sending this in.  It's been printed before, but it's well worth repeating)  It is available at several large stores and is an attractive and nice smelling mulch. Too nice smelling to the dogs who will eat it! https://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1275&article id=3004 2008  December 14, 2008  - Hypoallergenic hounds: Many breeds can be easy on the allergies -  Written by Teri Greene for The Montgomery Advisor. "...According to goldendoodles.com Web master Blue Sterling of Ontario, the hybrid breed was first deliberately bred in North America in the mid-1990s in an effort to achieve a larger version of the beloved cockapoo." https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID =2008812130344 December 12, 2008 -  HSI Canada -  Quebec is considered by many to be the puppy mill capital of Canada, producing hundreds of thousands of puppies annually for distribution across the country. By shutting down mills there, we are helping to cut off a major supply of puppy mill puppies. Please take action today -- write to your Member of Parliament to urge support for a strong national law to make puppy mills a thing of the past in Canada. You have the power to stop the suffering of innocent puppies -- please act now to help change their lives for the better.  https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice- description.tcl?newsletter_id=29845280 November 8, 2008  - Goldendoodle talked up as first dog -  Breed reportedly in running for Obama family -  The Boston Globe https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/articles/2008/11/08/g oldendoodle_talked_up_as_first_dog/ October 9, 2008  - A pet's best friend -  An article in The Daily Record about sitters stepping in to provide companionship and exercise when the owners can't. https://www.dailyrecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081009 /LIFE01/810090394/1005/NEWS01 October 7, 2008  - Dood sighting -  An amazing video of a dog sculpture cake.  The end of the video shows the model dog. https://www.blinkx.com/video/sculpture-dog-cake- incredible/Mlf5LoEk1H8Kgiqog7PYtQ October 2,  2008  - Animals Receive Medical Care After Massive Puppy Mill Raid  -  article from My Fox Philadephia (www.myfoxphilly.com) following the largest rescue of abused and neglected animals in Pennsylvania history. https://www.myfoxphilly.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentI d=7564847&version=3&locale=EN- US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1 September 28, 2008  - The Chai Story -  This is an informational warning about unsafe toy balls.   (Thank you to Cyndi for sending this in) https://thechaistory.blogspot.com/2008/08/chai-story.html August 23, 2008  - CAA/AAA Petbook -  Libby the Goldendoodle, owned by Donna in Ontario, has her picture on the back of the 10th edition of the AAA/CAA Petbook. The book lists all the pet friendly places you can stay with your pet on your next family road trip throughout North America.  A copy can be picked up at your local AAA/CAA office or at Indigo or Amazon online. https://www.aaa.com/PetBook/photo_contest.html August 8, 2008  -  What's The Deal With Hybrid Dogs, written by Melissa Gette.  A terrific article on hybrids, featuring Labradoodles and Goldendoodles, with some words from Blue Sterling of Goldendoodles.com https://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/653/whats-the-deal-with- hybrid-dogs/ June 13, 2008  -  Cocoa Bean Mulch is Toxic to Dogs  (Thank you to Shari of Olympic Labradoodles for sending this)  It is available at several large stores and is an attractive and nice smelling mulch. Too nice smelling to the dogs who will eat it! https://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1275&article id=3004 June 12, 2008  -  Bluto is now the official mascot for WDHA- FM (NJ Radio Station)!  (Congratulations to proud owner Rosalyn) https://wdhafm.com/Default.aspx?tabid=455 June 9, 2008  -  Is there a goldendoodle in the Obamas' future?  An online article in the L.A. Times Blogs https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2008/06/every-once- in-a.html May 30, 2008  -  90 Dogs, Puppies Removed From Home  - (Thank you Paul in Brookline for posting this).  BOSTON -- About 90 dogs and puppies were rescued from a Randolph home.  Donations are needed.  For more information see - https://www.thebostonchannel.com/newsarchive/16433905/detail. html May 27, 2008  -  Warning re Xylitol in sugarless gum & candy  - (Thank you to Valerie for sending this in)   This is true & serious.  Xylitol found in sugarless gum or candy can be harmful to your dogs.   Here is the link on the Snopes Urban Myths website - https://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp May 2008  -  Canadian Gardening Magazine  - Dood spottings!  Dood in cover article and in 'Beauty Unearthed' (by Veronica Sliva, photography by Roger Yip) article of Canadian Gardening May Special container edition. https://www.canadiangardening.com/ Apr. 16, 2008  -  Warning re ProMeris flea & tick preventative  - (Thank you to NEDA volunteer DebM for sending this in).  This warning status is undetermined, the link to it on the Snopes Urban Myths website - https://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/promeris.asp Apr. 9, 2008  -  The benefits of Early Spay & Neuter  - (Thank you to Al of Bark's Doodles for sending this in).  Angel Wish.org sent out their newsletter discussing the benefits of ESN.  Here's an wonderful article on their site (  This article requires Adobe Acrobat -     ) https://www.angelswish.org/documents/SpayNeuterPaper.pdf Mar. 19, 2008  -  Dog Donations Needed at Blood Bank  - Breeder Amy Lane of Fox Creek Farms was interviewed by the local news station about the need for dogs to donate blood - https://cfc.wjla.com/searchvideos.cfm?k=blood Mar. 14, 2008  -  Buster Alert regarding herding breeds  - there is an inexpensive mouth swab test that is helpful in detecting dogs afflicted with a mutation of the mrd1 gene : https://www.busteralert.org/ Mar. 3, 2008  -  Bonzer Can Dance!  (Bonzer has a page in our Special Stories section) Bonzer is learning to dance and has been working on "back around" (circle me backwards) and "shy" (where he lifts one paw to his forehead like a salute)-  This clip wasn't anything previously choreographed, but just some moves we were "rehearsing" in the garage. Here's the first video of Bonzer learning to dance -   https://www.dropshots.com/Bonzer Feb. 12, 2008  - Stem cell therapy offers hope for pets dogged by pain - USATODAY.com https://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-02-12-dog- arthritis_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip Jan 9, 2008  - CAA/AAA Pet Photo Contest -  And the winner is..... Libby the Goldendoodle, owned by Donna in Ontario.  Libby will appear on the 2008 edition of the book sold at CAA/AAA offices and Barnes&Noble locations across the U.S. and Canada.  This book is recommended for people who take their dogs on road trips. https://www.aaanewsroom.net/Main/Default2.asp?ArticlesPageSiz e= 2007 Coming Soon  -  SuperDogs at the GM Centre in Oshawa   on December 27, 2007.  For a bit of family fun they are holding auditions for a cameo appearance in the SuperDogs show.  To register and for more information go to - www.superdogcentral.com Nov. 24, 2007  -  Stop the Ban on Labradoodles and Other Crossbred Dogs  -  An Independent Member of the NSW Parliament, Clover Moore, introduced a Bill in October 2007 that will effectively ban the breeding of Labradoodles and other crossbred dogs in the state of New South Wales, Australia. LINK TO INFORMATION  - provided by Melinda Sheldon, Labradoodle Owner Oct. 26, 2007 -  You Tube Tribute to Moss Creek Doodles -  Owners of  Kelly & Rens' pups have put together a wonderful video celebrating Moss Creek Doodles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZM9E3m2I9I Oct. 19, 2007 -  Canine Rabies Studies -  Two world-renowned giants of veterinary vaccine research -- Dr. W. Jean Dodds of Hemopet and Co-Trustee of The Rabies Challenge Fund and Dr. Ronald Schultz of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine -- have volunteered their time to ensure that critical 5 and 7 year rabies challenge studies are conducted in the United States.  Read more about it on their website : https://www.rabieschallengefund.org/files/press%20release.pdf Sept 13, 2007 -  Help For Hounds - Stem Cell Therapy Goes to the Dogs--and Horses   -  This MSNBC.com online article discusses how stem cell therapy is already being used to treat dogs. https://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20759068/site/newsweek/ Sept 10, 2007 -  Reported problems with Smoke House Chicken Tenders   -  here is an online post on the eBay forum : https://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?threadID=1000557776& tstart=0&mod=1189526823182 Aug 15, 2007  - Breeding more than puppy love - Service Dogs for Self-Reliance seeks volunteers -  by Margaret Slaby, The Fresno Bee.     Cayden the Labradoodle, bred by Carol McDonald of Rainbows End Puppies, is being trained as a service dog for an autistic child. https://www.fresnobee.com/221/v- printerfriendly/story/112679.html Aug 2, 2007  -  Therapy dog ready to aid others -  by Vidya Padmanabhan, Daily Record     Maggie, an Australian Labradoodle, was donated by Barbie of Landmark Labradoodles to the NorthStar Foundation and is currently being trained as a therapy dog. https://www.dailyrecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070802 /COMMUNITIES25/708020349 July 10, 2007  -  My Story -  I Designed a Dog -  by Wally Conron (originator of the Labradoodle).  Article is in Reader's Digest Australia - https://www.readersdigest.com.au/content/my-story-i-designed-a- dog/1/ June 14, 2007  -  Designer Dog -  Maureen Holloway's blog, The Last Word on Q107  -  Maureen owns a Golden Doodle and talks about life with a Dood in her blog  - https://www.q107.com/home/DJsandShows/MaureenHolloway/tab id/248/Default.aspx •  Sept. 15, 2006 - Bad Dog -  Maureen's dog ate the coffee table. June 12, 2007  -  A bit of ruff  -  Kelsey Munro's article in the Brisbane Times gets opinions from purebreed supporters and hybrid enthuastics.  Kathy Young of Cloudcatcher Labradoodles in Australia is interviewed as well - https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/pets/a-bit-of- ruff/2007/06/05/1180809524049.html May 25, 2007  -  Canine Heritage Breed Test featured on the Today Show Meredith Viera discovers her dog Jasper’s heritage.  See the msnbc videoclip at the top right of the page -  https://www.metamorphixinc.com/ May 16, 2007  -  Service Dogs For Self Reliance  -  Two Labradoodles bred by Carol McDonald of Rainbows End Puppies are in the videoclip in this news article. Link to KMPH News - https://www.kmph.com/news/local/7499322.html May 3, 2007 -  RABIES CHALLENGE FUND  -  "Two anonymous donors have generously pledged to match all donations of $100 or more to The Rabies Challenge Fund up to $20,000 from May 1st through November 1st... "The concurrent vaccine studies will determine the duration of immunity conveyed by the canine rabies vaccine, with the goal of extending the state-mandated interval for boosters to 5, and then to 7 years. ...Scientific data suggest that vaccinating dogs against rabies every three years, as most states require, is unnecessary.  ...Researchers believe the rabies vaccine can cause adverse reactions in animals and concur that it should not be given more often than is necessary" For more information see - https://www.rabieschallengefund.org/ May 2, 2007 -  FDA's Updated List of Recalled Pet Foods  - https://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html Apr. 26, 2007 -  Chenango Valley pet foods issues voluntary recall - https://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html Apr. 20, 2007 -  LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and brown rice recall - https://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/livesmart04_07.html Apr. 19, 2007 -  Royal Canin USA  announces voluntary recall of dry food -  https://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html   Apr. 17, 2007  -  Menu Foods Refines Recall List -  https://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/menu304_07.html   Apr. 16, 2007  -  New information on Natural Balance Dog Foods https://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01610.html   Mar. 31, 2007 -  'Del Monte Pet Products Voluntarily  Withdraws Specific Product Codes of Pet Treats and Wet Dog Food Products  -   Please read this article on more products being recalled - https://www.delmonte.com/petfoodrecall.html   Mar. 30, 2007 -  'Dry Food added to recall'  -   The recall has expanded to include dry foods as well.  For more on this story see CNN.com https://www.cnn.com/2007/US/03/30/pet.food.recall.ap/index.htm l?eref=rss_topstories   Mar. 17, 2007  -  'Menu Foods Recall Information' - list of affected foods https://www.menufoods.com/recall/ Recalled cat product information Recalled dog product information   Mar. 17, 2007  -  'Recall of Pet Foods manufactured by Menu Foods, Inc.'  -  The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has placed a warning and affected pet food list on their site - https://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01590.html   Feb. 22, 2007  -  'Bark to the future'  -  Chic canine crossovers like the spanador and the cockapoo are redrawing the doggy map of Britain, by Kathryn Hughes of the Guardian Unlimited -  https://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,2018477,00.h tml   Feb. 20, 2007  -  'Protection by Dogs, Part 1'  -  Two Labradoodles, bred by Cindy of Blue Ridge Puppies, have been trained to protect their owners as 'alert dogs'.  Link to a video new story on FoxCarolina.com.  Click on 'Protection by Dogs, Part 1' https://www.foxcarolina.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?vendor=w ss&qu=Protection+by+Dogs%2C+Part+1   Feb. 19, 2007 - Don Burke on Channel NIne's "Mornings with Kerri-Anne" shows and discusses some of Australia's favourite hybrids.   Link to video segment on You Tube :   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXHJWYyZXp8    Jan. 27, 2007 - 'PETA workers' cruelty trial to enter second week' https://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=118284&ran= 238075 Jan. 21, 2007 - 'Pooch to order nothing to sneeze at...'   -  GROODLES, cavoodles and schnoodles are displacing labradors and German shepherds in Australian backyards.  -  The Sydney Morning Herald - https://www.smh.com.au/news/national/pooch-to- order/2007/01/20/1169096031019.html  Jan. 17, 2007 -  'Labradoodle saves owner from Santa Cruz cottage fire' - Santa Cruz Sentinel https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/archive/2007/January/16/local /stories/03local.htm 2006   Dec. 14, 2006 -  `Designer Mutts' - CBC News https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/29/earlyshow/contribu tors/debbyeturner/main646223.shtml Dec. 11, 2006  -  `Designer dogs breeding some discontent' - The News and Tribune: https://www.news- tribune.net/features/cnhinspopculture_story_345124620.html?key word=topstory Dec. 9, 2006  -   'Hunter Shot Dog' - The Athens Banner-Herald https://www.onlineathens.com/ Dec. 5, 2006  -  `Designer dogs' caught in divorce' - The Labradoodles were turned over to animal control after their breeders split.    Orlando Sentinel: https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/ Sept. 12, 2006  -   `New Monopoly: Here & Now  tokens remodeled to reflect “Here & Now” icons' -  Hasbro https://www.hasbro.com/monopoly/default.cfm?page=news_hnTo kens 2006  -  New Labradoodle Plush Toys available from Douglas Cuddle Toy and Aurora World https://astore.amazon.com/cuteseller08- 20/detail/B000FBNT84/104-3431542-0083137 https://astore.amazon.com/cuteseller08- 20/detail/B000HYTPGO/104-3431542-0083137 2006  -  New Goldendoodle Plush Toy from Aurora World: https://www.dogstuff.com/goldendoodle-the-labradoodle-plush-p- 18349.html