Hunting *Denise Flaim (writer for Newsday, still hunting for Vivi the whippet), gives a nice start to 2007 with A New Year’s Preamble.
*On the same subject, learn how to recognize a pet health emergency at MSNBC.
*The ASPCA is living up to the expectations of the animal-loving NYC community after recently hiring a forensic veterinarian and an investigator. We still want to see more investigation and prosecution of animal abandonment and abuse! This NY Sun article boasts a job well done by ASPCA.
*Oh, Slentrol. What can we say? To be honest, there have been a few deserving of Slentrol dogs who have crossed our path, but probably the only time it would be necessary to give this drug is upon adoption of a new, ahem, chunky dog who deserves a jump start on a diet. You can read what Wally, the corgador, has to say about this controversial new drug. Or you can talk with your own veterinarian…
*Sexy Beast: Canine Style Unleashed?Sexy Beast: Unleashed
Say what you will about your Sexy Beast. Gary Bogue, pet blogger, finds this very strange, but someone out there is digging it. Especially if it smells like a freshly buried bone.

(Photo of Sexy Beast van from TriciaWang via Flickr)