Stories tagged with "dogs"

Police use helicopter, dogs to search for man by Heather Gillers

Police used a helicopter and dogs Friday night to search for a man wanted for questioning in a homicide. But the man — who police believe may be armed — remained at... – Oct 16, 2009 at 10:42 PM in Crime & Courts

Officer kills 1 of 4 pit bulls that tried to attack man by John Tuohy

At 69, Roosevelt Tramill said, he doesn’t move as swiftly as he once did — unless he has to. On Monday, he had to. “I was at my daughter’s doing some yard... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:48 AM in Crime & Courts

IMPD fatally shoots charging pit bull by John Tuohy

Police fatally shot a pit bull in a growling pack that trapped a 69-year-old man in his pickup. Roosevelt Tramill, 69, told police that four pit bulls charged his truck and... – Oct 13, 2009 at 9:27 AM in Communities

Man critically ill after stopping dog fight by indystar

An Indianapolis man who broke up a fight between his pit bull and a neighbor’s Doberman was in critical condition Monday. Timothy Niemeyer, 56, was at Wishard Memorial... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Man breaking up dogfight suffers heart attack by indystar

An unidentified Indianapolis man was in grave condition after breaking up a fight between his pit bull and a neighbor’s Doberman on Sunday afternoon. Indianapolis... – Oct 12, 2009 at 11:51 AM in Marion County

Man has heart attack breaking up dog fight by Robert Annis

An unidentified Indianapolis man is in grave condition after breaking up a fight between his pit bull and a neighbor’s Doberman this afternoon. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police... – Oct 11, 2009 at 4:58 PM in Communities

City fires director of animal control by Heather Gillers

Embattled Animal Control head Douglas Rae is out after less than a year. Rae was fired early today during a meeting with Interim Public Safety Director Mark Renner. Renner said Rae... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:40 PM in Politics & Government

Dog severely bites animal control worker by indystar

Bloomington — An animal control worker suffered a dog bite that tore off the end of her thumb when she entered the kennel of an animal confiscated as part of a dog-fighting... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

2nd suspect held in S. Ind. dog-fighting ring by indystar

PAOLI, Ind. — U.S. marshals have arrested a second suspect in a southern Indiana dog fighting operation in which more than 100 pit bulls were seized. Seventy-two-year-old Eli... – Aug 22, 2009 at 12:00 PM in News

Fire heavily damages Southside residence by indystar

A Friday night fire heavily damaged a double residence on the Southside. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in the 1300 block of Edgecombe Avenue within ten minutes of arriving at... – Aug 21, 2009 at 10:17 PM in News

Pet Talk: Bella Hope unleashes her inner 'adoptable dog' by USA Today

In just 30 days, Bella Hope has mastered a pretty solid sit/stay. She's leash-trained. She waits politely at doors until she's told it's OK to enter or exit. And she has learned to... – Aug 18, 2009 at 8:19 PM in Entertainment

Girl Scouts step up to help at cat shelter by indystar

Zionsville — Taking care of loved ones is never easy, especially for Suzanne deVaucenne. After undergoing knee replacement surgery in June, the owner of Cat’s Meow, a... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Scouts care for cats after shelter owner’s surgery by Amber Travis

ZIONSVILLE — Taking care of loved ones is never easy, not even for Suzanne deVaucenne. The owner of Cat’s Meow, a shelter for homeless cats – and sometimes dogs – realized she... – Jul 17, 2009 at 10:17 AM in Zionsville

New park will include enclosed space for dogs by indystar

Greenfield — The Aug. 1 opening of Beckenholdt Park will include the arrival of Hancock County’s first “bark park.” A 2-acre enclosure dubbed Rover’s... – Jul 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Greenfield

Search for missing S. Indiana teen goes on by indystar

BASIN, Wyo. — Authorities say they’re still looking for an Indiana teen who slipped into a high-flowing creek in northern Wyoming four days ago. A Big Horn County... – Jul 09, 2009 at 12:28 PM in Communities

Friends Forever by indystar

Age:7. Breed:Cattle dog/terrier mix. Sex:Female. Background:Darcy loves belly rubs, is good with children, is good with most other dogs and loves going on long walks. She... – Jun 26, 2009 at 10:48 PM in Westfield

Athletes score in Carmel's casual indoor lacrosse league by indystar

You can decorate your helmet anyway you like in the Carmel Dogs lacrosse league. Be advised, though: If you put a Slim Jim sticker on it, teammates will ridicule you. Nothing... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:43 AM in Living

Report: Supermodel Bundchen is pregnant by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW BOSTON (AP) — Is she or isn't she?People.com is reporting Gisele Bundchen is pregnant.... – Jun 19, 2009 at 1:49 PM in Entertainment

Friends forever by indystar

Age:8 weeks. Breed:Retriever/lab mix. Sex:Male. Description:Who could resist this sweet little face? He looks chock full of energy and love that he wants to share with his new best... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Johnson County

'Dog's Night Out' to aid humane society by indystar

FRANKLIN — The Humane Society of Johnson County and Ritter’s Frozen Custard are teaming up to raise funds for animals in need. A “Dog’s Night Out” is... – Jun 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities