DogTimes Weekly: 4th of July fireworks safety; top 17 summer activities; dog shot by police sparks protest; and more

Thursday, July 03, 2014 Dogs and fireworks: An uneasy combo For animals, fireworks are scary, stressful, and make our four-legged friends flee — in fact, more dogs are lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year; read how to keep your pet safe this Independence Day. 17 things to do with your dog this summer Summer's arrived, here are several ways to have fun with your dog, including visiting a vineyard, hitting the hiking trail, and even dock diving (which cleans your pup, too). Dog shot by police sparks protest The fallout continues after a Salt Lake City man's 3-year-old Weimaraner was shot in his backyard while police officers were searching for a missing child. Unusual dog wins the hearts of Internet fans Believed to be an Akita mix, 8-month-old Pig hops like a frog to get up from a sitting position and moves like a gorilla; the dog was born to a feral mother. Adoptable dog of the week Cookie in Santa Clarita, California, is our adoptable dog of the week: Please share her picture and let's see if we can find this adult Dachshund-Terrier mix a forever home. Check out DogTime's Video Center Adopt a Dog Dog Breed Center Dog Matchup Dog Names Dog Training Center About Us Privacy Contact Us All contents copyright ® DogTime Media 2014. All rights reserved. DogTime Media 27 Maiden Lane Suite 700 San Francisco, CA 94108 If you would like to unsubscribe and stop receiving this email please click here.