My Life with Dogs

Bane, Missing Police Dog

Bane, a 4 year old sable-colored German Shepherd working with the Michigan State Police, is missing. Bane disappeared on Nov 13 while searching for a dementia patient near Onaway in northeast lower Michigan. If you have seen this dog or have any information about him, please contact the Michigan State Police at 989-734-2204 or 989-354-4101.
The dog is a docile and will come if you call him. Hunters in the area have been asked to help located the dog. Word needs to be spread out from Michigan in case the dog was picked up as a stray and is now in another part of the country.
A facebook page has been created to help Find Bane

Update:  The area being searched is being enlarged.  Please help  find Bane.  There are flyers available on the facebook page.   Thousands are searching for Bane. Please help get the word out and Find Bane.

The economy is playing havoc with our beloved dogs.  Family pets are ending up in shelters because families are loosing their homes or loosing incomes and can’t afford to care for their dogs.   I always “cry” a little when I hear these stories.  Here is an idea to help save money caring for your dog:

Dogs are hard on dog beds.  One way to get create a cheap new dog bed for your pet is to purchase a $3-$4 pillow from a discount store .  Be sure to put it in the dryer for about 20 minutes to kill any bed bugs that might be hitching a ride into your house.   For about a $1 at a local GoodWill store you can have your choice from lots of pillow shams.  Find one that matches your personality or that of your dog and “Presto” – new dog bed!