Dog fees may be lowered at Centennial Park
NWI.com
The 3-acre dog park, located on the east side of Centennial Park along Calumet Avenue south of 45th Street, features a fenced-in area with two consecutive gates for canines to roam unleashed. Small dogs have a separate area. Vaccination rec...
Working Dogs
The Troy Record
We’ve all probably observed a visually impaired person being led, or guided by a dog. Whether on a city street or in a store, these canines are bred, raised and trained to aid the blind. The difference in terminology between a seeing eye d...
Man robs pharmacy in Sandy
ksl.com
Police canines searched for him but lost his trail in a strip mall just north of the pharmacy. Detectives describe the robber as a man in his 20s, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall with a medium build, wearing a dark blue hooded sweat...
Dogs Playing In Snow: Winter's Cutest Canines (VOTE)
Huffingtonpost.com
We'll be totally honest on this one: we love seeing dogs play in snow. Something about a dog's playful nature comes especially alive in winter. Even though we may only have an inch or two on the ground, this gives us the perfect excuse. Sho...
Marilyn Walton sequel book sets the stage for K9 patrols
The Oxford Press
In her first book “Badge On My Collar-A Chronicle of Courageous Canines,” Oxford author Marilyn Walton shed light on unknown four-footed police heroes who live to protect and serve.
Body found in septic tank believed to be missing Fla.boy
Examiner
More than 400 volunteers turned out to help with the massive 10 mile search which included helicopters, horses and canines. On Friday, Luis was playing outside a neighbor's mobile home when an ice cream truck drove down the road ringing a b...
Just call 'em rain-deer
The Post and Courier
While the weather outside looks frightful for Saturday's Reindeer Run, the 19th annual event appears on its way for new records. Usually Mother Nature is very kind to the festive 5K, which often features an array of Christmas holiday costum...
Dog attack seriously injures woman at child-care facility
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Hanover County and state authorities are investigating an attack by two dogs that seriously injured a woman in the yard of a house that doubles as a child-care facility. The house where today’s attack occurred is licensed by the Virginia De...
Does Fido need a flu shot before you hit the holiday trail?
Denver Post
Among these experts, there was general agreement on two points: • Dogs that don't spend much time around other canines don't need to be vaccinated. • Check with your vet before making a boarding decision.
Editorial: Neighbors help each other this holiday season
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
q q q A foster home and adoption center for dogs opening near Eau Claire has a goal of helping both canines and the humans who love them. A grand opening for Bob's House for Dogs was scheduled for today about six miles south of the city.
Guarding man's best friend
CNN Money
K9 Storm makes $5 million a year selling custom armor for dogs in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines and Special Forces. Next up, the 12-employee firm is offering a new way to communicate with canines. In 2010 it launches the K9 Storm Intruder, a...
Minneapolis police dog dies in fall from roof
Minneapolis Star Tribune
The service that the canines provide is invaluable to safeguarding the lives of our officers, and the loss of a canine partner is very hard on the family of the officer who raise these animals as their own." Three burglary suspects were app...
Pet of the Week: Mild-mannered Mojo has been overlooked
Helena Independent Record
In late October, a black Lab named Marco was our Pet of theWeek, and since then Marco and several other black Labs from ourshelter found new homes. But not Mojo, who was Marco’s kennel mateand best buddy.
