Sentences with phrase «as island dogs»

They're also known as island dogs, pariah dogs, or free - ranging dogs.

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Puerto Rico had an estimated 500,000 stray dogs before the hurricane — and since the storm, it's only gotten worse as people have fled the island.

Since its inception in 2011, The Sato Project has largely focused its efforts on a place unfortunately known as «Dead Dog Beach» in the municipality of Yabucoa, one of the island's poorest.

Nathan's, founded by Nathan Handwerker in 1916 as a nickel hot dog stand on the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island, has become a must - go - to destination for the hot dog aficionado.

WFAN was two years old when then program director Mark Mason decided to pair the Mad Dog in afternoon drive time with fellow Long Island native Mike Francesa, who before landing an on - air job at WFAN had worked as a researcher at CBS Sports, where he was sometimes referred to as Brent Musburger's brain.

Sniffer dogs have been hunting Earhart's DNA on an island, while a rival search hails an archived image as proof the riddle is over.

Studies from islands including Flores, Sri Lanka, and others suggest that early colonizers often coexisted with native fauna, perhaps because their populations were smaller and their technology simpler, or because they did not introduce invasive species such as rats and dogs.

But as 3.3 million tourists a year bike, surf, hike and downward - dog their way through the scenic Indonesian island, more and more farmers are selling their land to foreign developers.

For each island, the researchers recorded the presence or absence of various native mammals, and of rats, cats, foxes, and wild dogs known as dingoes, which some scientists believe help control invasive predators.

Set in Cyprus and following the down - on - his - luck Yiannis as he tries to smuggle his dog Jimi across the buffer zone separating the Greek and Turkish sides of the island, the film is a «laidback charmer» with «droll comedy, understated political commentary and an adorable scene - stealing canine,» according to Allan Hunter of Screen Daily.

The story takes place in feudal Japan, where Mayor Kobayashi (Nomura) and his cat - adoring people have decided that dogs are bad (as evidenced by dog flu, snout fever, and other symptoms) and a threat to humans, so must be banished to Trash Island (think of the environment in Wall - E); this is despite a noble scientist (Ito) announcing that a cure is imminent.

Sleeping Dogs (Arrow Academy), adapted from C.K. Stead's novel Smith's Dream, Sleeping Dogs takes place in the near future and stars Sam Neill in his first lead role in a feature as Smith, a man escaping the break - up of his marriage by finding isolation on an island off the coast of New Zealand.

Cite Coney Island, as writer scripter Nick Hornby does in a screenplay based on Colm Toibin's novel, and you think of how your dad gave you a dollar in 1945, about the same amount as your friends received from their folks, an amount which gave us four hours of fun in Coney Island where Nathan's hot dogs were fifteen cents and a bag of fries the same.

Centering around a group of dogs who live on a remote island — due to an executive decree stating that all canine pets of Megasaki City must be exiled to a garbage dump known as Trash Island — Atari then ultimately finds himself in search of his lost pup, island — due to an executive decree stating that all canine pets of Megasaki City must be exiled to a garbage dump known as Trash Island — Atari then ultimately finds himself in search of his lost pup, Island — Atari then ultimately finds himself in search of his lost pup, Spots.

Dogs are deported by their masters or booted as strays, making Chief (Bryan Cranston) and Rex (Edward Norton) equals on Trash Island.

The pack includes the — ahem — pack of dogs who help guide the young injured pilot Atari Kobayashi (Koyu Rankin) as he searches for his lost dog Spots (Liev Schreiber) on Trash Island.

Using a public health initiative as an excuse, the corrupt mayor Kobayashi (Kunichi Nomura) has all the dogs in the city dumped onto nearby Trash Island, where they are forced to live with the rats amongst the garbage heaps.

William Powell plays the snobbish Manhattan socialite / sleuth Philo Vance as he turns his detecting prowess to foul play at a Long Island dog show.

After mistakenly identifying the remains of another dog as Spots, they seek the advice of wizened old fools Jupiter (F. Murray Abraham) and Oracle (Tilda Swinton) who point them to the remote reaches of the island where they might have luck finding him amidst the cannibalistic tribes rumored to be living there.

Now classified as endangered due to the introduction of Asian dogs on the island and a rare contagious cancer discovered in the mid 1990s, animal health experts are working to save them.

Join Ketch and his loyal dog Jack as they embark on a winter journey of self - discovery and redemption on historic Hatteras Island, where intrigue (and Old Buck) could be just around the next corner...

In Japan, these dogs are respected and considered healthier and smarter as they come from a bigger gene pool than most pure breeds,» explains the Japanese - born permanent resident, who has been residing in our sunny island for 19 years.

Years of working with dogs, not only as a dog breeder, but also as a veterinary technician, obedience trainer & even owning an upscale bed and biscuit on a beautiful sea island in South Carolina, have given me an unusual amount of doggie experience.

They made a neat little pile that made us think of The Island of Misfit Toys, and these clearance /» unwanted» toys are just the perfect companions to cheer up the dogs sitting at shelters for ages, who some may see as unwanted as well.

The continental pointers are found in this group, the pointers of the British Islands, as well as the German Spaniels and the French Spaniels that constitute a transition between the common dogs and the pointers.

One was on the island of Greenland where so - called Greenland dogs developed as their own breed over time.

Since its inception in 2011, The Sato Project has largely focused its efforts on a place unfortunately known as «Dead Dog Beach» in the municipality of Yabucoa, one of the island's poorest.

Rhode Island's procedure for having a dog declared «vicious» is as follows: 1) the complainant calls the local animal control officer; 2) the officer investigates the complaint and holds a hearing to examine the circumstances; 3) he then declares whether the animal in question is «vicious» or not; 4) if the owner of the dog disagrees with his verdict, he may appeal to District Court.

Fierro, who thinks nothing of working seven days a week and 14 - hour days, delivers dogs from three shelters (Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island) to locations as far as Vermont, Maine and Washington, D.C.

The sheltie is officially a Shetland Sheepdog who originated as a herding dog on the Shetland Islands.

We do our best to make spending the day with us as fun as splashing around at Castle Island Beach or going for a romp at Peter's Park Dog Run!

Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary on the Big Island of Hawaii, where dogs like 13 - year - old Pono, who recently found his forever home, are treated to therapeutic swimming pool visits as part of their medical care.

If your dog is nipping or biting as well as jumping up, ask your animal doctor Staten Island to refer you to a specialist dog trainer.

If your dog bites as an adult, contact your Staten Island animal hospital for tips.

As Canada's oldest humane organization, Montreal's SPCA recognizes the tremendous value of working within a network of cities, boroughs and grass - roots animal rescue organizations to end the tragic overpopulation of dogs and cats on the island.

We accept stray dogs and cats from Camano Island and owner - surrendered animals from Camano and beyond as space allows.

Hailing from the Shetland Islands and first officially registered in 1908 the Shetland Sheepdog, affectionately known as the Sheltie, is a relatively new breed of purebred dog and the exact mixture is still under debate.

They are native to the island of Shikoku, where they were used as guards and hunting dogs.

The smallest and rarest of Greek Molossers, the Ellinikos Poimenikos Booeidon used to be a fairly common farm dog and companion found in rural areas, as well as some islands.

Also known as the Canary Dog, this is a breed that comes from the Canary Islands and it can also be found in Spain.

The dogs were presented to the wives as gifts, and they rapidly became symbols of wealth in the island nation.

Perro de Presa Canario, as it is also called, means the Canary Island Dog.

This particular stunning small dog may be noticed in art physical objects dating back so far as 3,000 years, the actual Maltese teacup pet dog breed's precise origins tend to be uncertain — they might have acquired their name in the Island of Malta, or in the Italian city of Militia.

Hailing from the Canary Islands, this independent and intelligent fur - baby was traditionally used as a guard dog, as well as an all - around farmhand.

As the island's only shelter, it is well maintained and affords green spaces for dogs to exercise whilst providing adequate shelter in the form of covered areas and hand made wooden kennels.

While the U.S. Virgin Islands are often portrayed as paradise for people, few places in the Caribbean can claim to be paradise for stray dogs or community cats.

This condition is most commonly seen in dogs that eat raw fish in areas such as Washington, Oregon, northern California, and southern Vancouver Island (Canada).

The career of a dog groomer in Rhode Island is one that is filled with possibilities as it can lead to employment in all types of establishments, including pet shops, kennels, upscale resorts, animal shelters and more.

This association is a tremendous asset that continually provides an immensity of resources Rhode Island dog groomers can use to advance their knowledge as well as their careers.

Starting salaries tend to be rather generous as Rhode Island is one of the better paying states for a professional dog groomer.