Anna Kournikova-the new Cruella?

Well, it appears that just because someone is beautiful on the outside, doesn't mean that their insides aren't rotten and evil. Retired tennis star Anna Kournikova disliked something she saw on a recent Miami Beach outing. A Surfer with his dog and no leash. It appears Ms. Kournikova chose to showcase her lady-like class by shouting "That dog should be on a f**king leash". Well, Mr. Surfer snapped back, "Maybe YOU should be on a f**king leash!" The things that make you go hmm..At least Ms. Kournikova was modest enought to at least appear embarassed while passers-by cheered the surfer on. Her spokesperson chose not to comment on Ms. Kournikova's anti-dog rants.

Dog Owner Rescues Dog, Then Performs CPR (He shoulda bought a Skamper-Ramp!)

Sam, a 6 year old Labrador Retriever, nearly drowned in owner Devin Thomas' pool. Mr. Thomas rescued the dog and then performed CPR. "I clamped his mouth shut and blew down his nostrils," said Mr. Thomas, who admitted he didn't really know what to do. Dr. Harold Krug, Sam's veterinarian, said Mr. Thomas' actions probably helped save the dog's life. He added that moving the dog also probably helped. THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO HAPPEN. If you are a dog owner that lives on or near a property with a water hazard, you need to get a Skamper-Ramp! This innovative safety product provides your dog with a means to get out of the family pool, pond, or even back onto the family boat. It's cheap compared to Vet bills, and will help your dog back to the safety of dry land even if you're not at home. Just as you fence in and lock up pools, etc, this is another necessary safety step for your pooch. Be Responsible, and get a Skamper-Ramp!!

FDA THEORY SUGGESTS PET FOOD INTENTIONALLY TAINTED

The Food and Drug Administration has announced that they are investigating the possibility that the recent tainted gluten ingredients may possibly have been purposely spiked with an industrial chemical to boost it's apparent protein content. So far, melamine's been found in both wheat gluten and rice protein concentrate imported from China. Media reports from South Africa suggest a third pet food ingredient, corn gluten, used in that country also was contaminated with melamine. That tainted ingredient has not been found in the United States, the FDA said.

FDA investigators are awaiting visas that will allow them to visit the Chinese plants where the vegetable protein ingredients were produced.

"Melamine was found in all three of those - it would certainly lend credibility to the theory that it may be intentional. That will be one of the theories we will pursue when we get into the plants in China," Stephen Sundlof, the FDA's chief veterinarian, told reporters.

This is crazy. Forget all the speculation and theories. Everyone here at Toughpups theorizes that Flint River Ranch should be the food of choice for dog owners everywhere. No more what's ifs..it's just not necessary. Full Story Here.

Hotdoll: The Sex Doll for Dogs

Is your dog in heat and humping anything it can wrap its horny little legs around? Are you constantly having to pry your promiscuous pooch off the legs of guests, parents, and members of your church? Protect your leg from a hump attack by getting Scruffy a Hotdoll. Yes, it's a sex doll for dogs. It's shaped like a dog



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Dog Owners Can Be Charged With Murder??

San Francisco, CA-Six years ago, a woman, aged 33, was attacked and mauled to death by a pair of Presa Canarios(basically, HUGE Pitbull/Mastiff look alikes, pictured below). Her owner, Marjorie Knoller(pictured), was convicted of 2nd degree murder. However, a judge later threw out that conviction. An appeals court later re-instated her conviction, and she has appealed to the California Supreme Court. State Deputy Atty. Gen. Amy E. Haddix contends that dozens of aggressive acts by the dogs made Knoller aware that they could be deadly and satisfied the requirements for what is called an "implied malice" murder — when the killer has no intent to kill but acts with a conscious disregard of life and the knowledge that his conduct endangers people. "If you anticipate that level of danger to human life, it doesn't matter that you might hope you could intervene," Haddix said. "The risk is great enough that you are on the hook for the worst possible result." When the court renders it's decision, it could be monumental in setting precedences for guilt associated with un-intentional killings. What do you think? I would also like to note that we here at Toughpups.com wish everyone to know the following: Fatal dog attacks in the United States are rare. Only about two dozen people are mauled to death each year in a nation with 70 million dogs, said Karen Delise, founder of the National Canine Research Council, which tracks and investigates fatal dog attacks. Full story here.

80's Androgenous Pop Icon Still Goin' Strong on Americal Idol

Now I know we're not the first people in the world to realize that this entire season, 80's Pop Icon turned NYC Sanitation "Volunteer" Boy George is making great strides on Idol. All we're sayin' is that the resemblance between Miss(ter) George and actual Idol contestant Phil Stacey(who has favored songs by Celine Dion and LeAnn Rimes) look remarkably similar, sometimes even in demeanor and lip quiver-the latter just minus lashes & lip gloss. Now, no disrespect meant to Boy George, she's a musical legend and we know this, we're just sayin, lQQk. :)

Doggie Gas Chamber Survivor

Everyone meet Quentin aka "The Miracle Dog". In August of 2003, 8 dogs that were slated for euthanization were placed in the gas chamber. When the doors were opened, Quentin, defying all odds, stood there, still alive. Quentin has since become a sort of celebrity in his own right, eating snacks and sippin Doggie Brew with the likes of Pierce Brosnan, Mary Tyler Moore and many others. Quentin's owner, Randy Grim, wrote a book about Quentin's ordeal and their presence and activism helped St. Louis, Missouri adopt a no-kill policy. Mr. Grim (and Quentin) founded Stray Rescue. The Stray Rescue of St. Louis is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter rescuing abused, neglected and abandoned animals and placing them in loving adoptive homes. Since it's founding in 1998, Stray Rescue has been responsible for finding adoptive homes for more than 5,000 dogs in the St. Louis area. Stray Rescue on the Web
Quentin and owner Randy Grim will be making appearances throughout North Carolina April 9th-15th, promoting their book, "Miracle Dog: How Quentin Survived the Gas Chamber to Speak for Animals on Death Row." Everyone here at Toughpups.com applaud your efforts Quentin and Mr. Grim!!!!