Recently, as I chastised Frank for the zillionth time about eating the mulberries that fall into my yard every year, it brought to mind my first Newfoundland, who likewise would suck up and swallow anything in his path. Or, as I call them: "Shop-Vac dogs."
And because of this habit for ingesting anything he considered remotely edible, Grizzly ate rat bait that had been set out (without notice!) overnight in an office where he accompanied me daily.
Although he survived a lengthy and expensive course of treatment, the experience made me very paranoid about common poison hazards to our pets and how important it is to be alert and not take lightly early signs of distress.
Deputies' video confiscations come under scrutiny in fatal Bakersfield beating case (29)
The death of Bakersfield father of four David Sal Silva immediately following his apparent beating Wednesday by Kern County law enforcement officers raises questions that have been asked in Bakersfield many times before -- questions about the use of deadly force by police.
Sheriff requests FBI inquiry into in-custody death (26)
Responding to what he called a case that “has consumed the media and our community,” Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood said Tuesday he has asked the FBI to conduct a “parallel” investigation into the death of Bakersfield father of four David Sal Silva, who died May 8 after he was beaten by...
Authorities return cellphones to beating witnesses; video could be released Friday (26)
Two cellphones confiscated last week from witnesses to the in-custody death of David Sal Silva were returned Wednesday to the attorney representing the witnesses.
Lost trust in law enforcement drives protest against brutality (14)
About two dozen protesters stood in front of Kern County Superior Court next to the Liberty Bell Thursday morning to make a statement about police brutality.
Dad who died during arrest 'begged for his life'; witness videos seized
Blood stains are still visible on the sidewalk at the corner of Flower Street and Palm Drive, where a Bakersfield man struggled with as many as nine officers and later died this week.
Deputies' video confiscations come under scrutiny in fatal Bakersfield beating case
The death of Bakersfield father of four David Sal Silva immediately following his apparent beating Wednesday by Kern County law enforcement officers raises questions that have been asked in Bakersfield many times before -- questions about the use of deadly force by police.
Debate erupts over cell phone video of Silva beating by officers. Witness: "I can still hear him."
A war of words erupted Friday over video footage taken of David Sal Silva’s deadly encounter with law enforcement officers.
Sheriff requests FBI inquiry into in-custody death
Responding to what he called a case that “has consumed the media and our community,” Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood said Tuesday he has asked the FBI to conduct a “parallel” investigation into the death of Bakersfield father of four David Sal Silva, who died May 8 after he was beaten by deputies.