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  • October 2008

    • Puppy Rescued From Baghdad Had Rabies

      New York Times  |  Oct 3, 08 1:46 PM CDT

      Puppy Rescued From Baghdad Had Rabies

      (Newser) - Twenty-four animals flown to the US from Iraq have been taken back from their adoptive homes after the CDC learned a puppy on their flight had rabies, the New York Times reports. The dogs and cats, befriended by troops in Iraq, were vaccinated only days before being exposed to the fatal illness, sparking a national warning because of the possibility they could have spread the disease to humans. More »

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      Iraq  • dog  • pets  • cat  • SPCA

  • September 2008

    • Big Dog Millan Still Fetching, 100 Episodes Later

      Variety  |  Sep 15, 08 4:20 PM CDT

      Big Dog Millan Still Fetching, 100 Episodes Later

      (Newser) - These are anything but the dog days of summer for Cesar Millan, the pet trainer-turned-TV host whose popular Dog Whisperer will air its 100th episode Friday, reports Variety in a look at the program's top dog. Millan kicked off Whisperer in 2004, as an unpromoted half-hour segment for the National Geographic Channel; more than 685,000 viewers now catch each hour-long prime-time episode. More »

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    • Dog Dials 911, Barks for Help

      Associated Press  |  Sep 15, 08 5:24 AM CDT

      Dog Dials 911, Barks for Help

      (Newser) - A German shepherd in Arizona dialed 911 and summoned help for his owner who had suffered a seizure, AP reports. Buddy barked and whimpered on the line until the 911 dispatcher sent help. The dog is trained by Paws with a Cause—which provides assistance animals to the ill and disabled—to press a pre-programmed phone button to call 911 when his owner is in trouble.  More »

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      dog  • pets  • German shepherd

  • August 2008

    • 'Dog Years' Just Don't Add Up

      Wall Street Journal  |  Aug 29, 08 4:20 PM CDT

      'Dog Years' Just Don't Add Up

      (Newser) - A human year is 7 dog years, right? That ubiquitous formula has been driving veterinarians and dog enthusiasts nuts for decades. If it were accurate, some pooches would live to the equivalent of age 150 or so, Carl Bialik writes in the Wall Street Journal . For those who must convert, he suggests scrapping the one-size-fits-all approach in favor of a more nuanced formula. More »

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      dog  • pets  • age  • veterinarian  • lifespan  • canines

    • Police Rescue 1,000 Dogs From Kennel in W. Va.

      Associated Press  |  Aug 26, 08 5:51 PM CDT

      Police Rescue 1,000 Dogs From Kennel in W. Va.

      (AP) - The longtime owner of a West Virginia kennel has surrendered her approximately 1,000 dogs to humane officials amid allegations that the animals were never let out of their cages and were rarely, if ever, touched by a human being. Authorities raided the facility over the weekend. To avoid arrest, the owner has agreed never to operate a kennel again. More »

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      dog  • animal cruelty  • animal shelters

    • Doggie-Dining Goes Legit in Tampa

      Tampa Tribune  |  Aug 21, 08 9:07 AM CDT

      Doggie-Dining Goes Legit in Tampa

      (Newser) - Puppy-lovers can now legally chow down in the company of their canine companions at Tampa's Java & Cream cafe, the first eatery in the city to boast a dog-dining permit. Permits for pups have been required in Tampa since 2006, though restaurateurs have apparently been unaware of the law: The city received its first application just last month, reports the Tampa Tribune . More »

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      dog  • restaurant  • Tampa

    • Are Cloned Puppies Worth the Risks?

      Wired  |  Aug 20, 08 2:50 AM CDT

      Are Cloned Puppies Worth the Risks?

      (Newser) - Canine cloning looks set to become big business but critics warn that deformed and diseased failures could outnumber the tail-wagging successes, Wired reports. Cloning fails far more often than it succeeds, and dogs are notoriously hard to clone. A Humane Society report earlier this year charged that "serious animal suffering and disreputable activities" lurk behind pet cloning. More »

    • Advocates for Pit Bulls Work to Dispel Image

      Los Angeles Times  |  Aug 16, 08 4:08 PM CDT

      Advocates for Pit Bulls Work to Dispel Image

      (Newser) - The pit bull has long been considered a breed prone to violence—a generalization the Michael Vick case did nothing to help. But a California couple is working to show people that the dogs have become victims of stereotype and, more importantly, widespread abuse. And they're using some of the dogs rescued from Vick's home to prove the point. The Los Angeles Times profiles the couple and their mission. More »

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      dog  • Michael Vick  • dogfighting  • pit bull  • animal rescue groups

    • Cops Shoot Mayor's Dogs in Bad Drug Bust

      Baltimore Sun  |  Aug 8, 08 5:01 AM CDT

      Cops Shoot Mayor's Dogs in Bad Drug Bust

      (Newser) - A Maryland mayor is demanding an investigation after police burst into his home and shot his two dogs dead, reports the Baltimore Sun . Cheye Calvo, the mayor of Baltimore suburb Berwyn Heights, and his wife were apparently victims of a smuggling ring that sent packages of marijuana to unsuspecting victims, according to authorities. He slammed the heavy-handed police tactics and says he has yet to receive an apology. More »

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      police  • dog  • mayor  • Maryland  • police raids  • drug traffickers

    • Dogs Get Their Own Social Networking Site

      Associated Press  |  Aug 7, 08 6:15 PM CDT

      Dogs Get Their Own Social Networking Site

      (Newser) - Dog owners are using a crossbreed of MySpace and YouTube to network—all on behalf and because of their four-legged friends, the AP reports. Since launching last month, Doggyspace.com has attracted more than 700 users, mostly female, who share photos, videos, advice, and stories, as well as supply their pups' "voice." More »

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      social networking  • dog  • pets  • pet owners

    • Are Dog-Sharing Plans Cruel?

      Wall Street Journal  |  Aug 5, 08 10:20 AM CDT

      Are Dog-Sharing Plans Cruel?

      (Newser) - Faced with a desire for a dog but lacking the ability to care for one full-time, some are turning to dog-sharing programs—though others say the idea is unhealthy for man’s best friend, the Wall Street Journal reports. “From a social standpoint,” programs like Flexpetz, which arranges the renting of dogs in several cities, are “very hard on the animal,” said a veterinary expert. More »

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      dog  • pets  • rentals  • timeshare

    • Koreans Clone 5 Little Boogers

      Times (UK)  |  Aug 5, 08 9:38 AM CDT

      Koreans Clone 5 Little Boogers

      (Newser) - South Korean scientists have made the world’s first commercial clones, creating five copies of a heroic pit bull named Booger, the Times of London reports. The little Boogers were ordered and paid for—at an introductory rate of $50,000—by Hollywood screenwriter Bernann McKinney, owner of the now-departed original. McKinney says the first Booger saved her life after she was horribly mauled by her pet mastiff. More »

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      dog  • cloning  • pit bull  • cloned pets  • clone

    • In LA, Chihuahuas Are Hot Dogs

      Los Angeles Times  |  Aug 2, 08 5:00 AM CDT

      In LA, Chihuahuas Are Hot Dogs

      (Newser) - At least 1,262 Chihuahuas named “Princess” live in Los Angeles. That priceless pearl of wisdom comes from “LA’s Top Dogs,” a new searchable LA Times database of every registered canine. Only half the city’s dogs are legally registered, but of that population, Chihuahuas are the most numerous (59,684), followed closely by Labradors (58,071). Pit bulls are a distant third (20,851). More »

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      Los Angeles  • dog  • chihuahua  • Labrador Retriever  • pit bulls

  • July 2008

    • Dog Adopts Zoo's Tiger Cubs

      Associated Press  |  Jul 31, 08 12:21 PM CDT

      Dog Adopts Zoo's Tiger Cubs

      (Newser) - A golden retriever has adopted three white tiger cubs abandoned by their mother at a southeast Kansas zoo, the AP reports. The Safari Zoological Park's owner says the dog, who recently weaned her own puppies, licks, cleans, and feeds the days-old cubs as if they were her own. More »

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      dog  • zoo  • adoption  • weird  • animal behavior  • tiger

    • Mass. Puts Rent-a-Dog Firms in Doghouse

      Newsweek  |  Jul 30, 08 12:48 PM CDT

      Mass. Puts Rent-a-Dog Firms in Doghouse

      (Newser) - Massachusetts lawmakers have put the kibosh on a lucrative pet rental business, which caters to busy urbanites who want to spend time with dogs without the full-time commitment. The state senate passed a bill yesterday prohibiting the renting or leasing of dogs and cats; like previous bans in Boston and London, the action was prompted by ethical considerations, reports Newsweek . More »

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      dog  • pets  • animal rights  • state legislature

    • Doggone! Labrador Runs for Mayor of Alabama Town

      al.com (Ala.)  |  Jul 29, 08 2:59 AM CDT