Vicious dog attack to be probed
iafrica.com - The dog attack on a 13-year-old Bloemfontein boy at the Meadows smallholdings near Bloemspruit over the weekend will be investigated, Free State police said on Tuesday. Superintendent Susan Moseki said the investigation would be into why the animals

How to shed pounds with your pooch
MSNBC - Patti Lawson, author of"The Dog Diet: A Memoir,"offers this no-nonsense tip: If your dog is able to bite the extra fat on the back of your arms, it s time to tone them up! That's right, the answer to a svelter you might just be staring you

Ehrlich inquiry may dog O'Malley
Baltimore Sun - In addition to controlling $29 billion in spending and dominating the airwaves with his agenda, Maryland's governor has another powerful tool at his disposal: the ability to hand out patronage positions. More than 6,000 state employees - about 10

Africanized bees were culprits in attack on teens, dog
Miami Herald - Africanized honey bees were responsible for last month's attack on two teenagers and a dog in Fort Lauderdale, according to test results released Tuesday. The findings from the Florida Department of Agriculture confirmed suspicions that the bees

Long Island town to help residents keep dog poop out of water
Newsday - WEST BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) _ Local rivers and bays have gone to the dogs, said town officials, who are giving pooper scoopers to residents to help keep pet waste pollution out of the waterways. The Town of Babylon's storm water management program

DOG PAWSE: Dogs need dental care, too 
The Sun Chronicle - Jan 15 9:25 PM
BY TRACIE LALIBERTE-BAILEY/FOR THE SUN CHRONICLE Sunday, January 14, 2007 11:10 PM EST Years ago, I had a dog that smiled. My lovable “Whitney” was so happy that she walked around grinning at every person she met.Save

Lights a treat for Union City dog park 
The Daily Review - Jan 16 3:10 AM
UNION CITY Every dog might have its day at Drigon Park, but those days end as soon as the sun goes down.Save

Dog’s death on ice serves dire warning 
The Olympian - Jan 16 3:54 AM
OLYMPIA - Kim Oman’s Boston terrier, Buster, fell through the thin ice on Grass Lake and died Monday morning after Oman took Buster out for a walk and the dog ran off, an Olympia Fire Department lieutenant said.Save

Dog Dies at Kennel 
News 25 Evansville - Jan 15 1:23 PM
EVANSVILLE - NEWS 25 investigates a kennel after pet owners say their dog was killed there. Chris and Jenny Steinway tell NEWS 25 they boarded their Dachshund, Gimli, at Groomingdales Pet Spa in Newburgh over Thanksgiving break.Save

A dog s life
Independent Record - The other day I threw my dog Louie in the front seat of the truck, and headed for a place I know where we can romp in the snow without getting in the way of either skiers or snowmobiles. As we reached the west edge of town, a car swerved ahead of me

Row After Fat Dog Pair Convicted
Guardian Unlimited - The RSPCA has been criticised for successfully prosecuting two brothers who allowed their Labrador to become fat. Magistrates convicted Derek Benton, 62 and his brother David, 53, of causing unnecessary suffering after a 12,000 two-day trial. But

Brothers guilty in fat dog trial
BBC UK - But despite that the Benton brothers have been allowed to keep Rusty subject to the condition that he does not regain the weight he has lost. Rusty must also be given appropriate medication for the rest of his life. After the case David Benton, a

Dog sniffs out the vileness of man
Seattle Post Intelligencer - They say man is a remarkable creature — capable of incredible grace, charity and kindness. I say he is equally loathsome and despicable. I am not referring to the obvious examples of man killing his fellow man over money, greed, power, religion. The

Dog takes bullet for owner
Chicago Sun-Times - OAKLAND, Calif.– A 7-year-old German shepherd named Buffy may lose a leg after jumping into action to protect her owner from a mugger. The dog was shot by an armed man who approached Oakland resident Will Bartley, 44, as he pulled into his driveway

Cisco/Apple: The dog that did not bark in the night
ZDNet Blogs - Last week's article pointing out questions surrounding Cisco's ownership of the"iPhone"trademark generated a huge amount of interest. It was picked up by slashdot , digg , and even inspired an eBay auction of one of the iPhone stickers. As you can

'Alpha Dog'a manic take on kids gone wild
Detroit News - Zack (Anton Yelchin) and Julie (Amanda Seyfried) play Marco Polo in a Palm Springs pool in"Alpha Dog."See full image'Alpha Dog"may be the top movie in Hollywood history in terms of tattoos per square inch of flesh. It may also break some kind of

Dog Shot Defending Owner From Mugger
CBS News - (AP) A 7-year-old German shepherd named Buffy may lose a leg after jumping into action to protect her owner from a mugger. The dog was shot in her left front limb by an armed man who approached Oakland resident Will Bartley, 44, as he pulled into his

Abandoned dog gets fresh start
Stuff - DOING GREAT: After a horrific start to life Job, left, is now doing well, living with foster mum Jan Baker and his girlfriend Mango. After a loveless start to life Job is experiencing the love of humans for the first time - and a dose of puppy love

WITNESS: Israelis, Palestinians and a missing dog
Reuters - JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A few months ago some Canadian friends living in Jerusalem lost their dog. Still a puppy and unaccustomed to city life (not to mention not that well behaved), Charlie ran off one night, terrified by the fireworks at the start of

Dog shot while leaping at mugger
MSNBC - OAKLAND, Calif. - A dog named Buffy was seriously wounded after being shot defending her owner during a robbery. The German shepherd leapt into action after Will Bartley arrived at his Oakland home after work, and the dog ran out to greet him. At

Movie review:'Alpha Dog'
MetroMix - For a while the narrative sprawl of"Alpha Dog"makes it hard to tell where writer-director Nick Cassavetes is going. But by the time he reaches his destination, Cassavetes has created a vivid cross-section of little children, teenagers and parents

Illegal dog trade feared
Wanstead and Woodford Guardian - THE return of pop star Lily Allen's stolen English bull terrier has sparked fears about an illegal dog trade in Waltham Forest. The pet pooch, called Maggie May, was handed over during a late night rendezvous in Leytonstone on January 3 after a 500

Brothers found guilty over'grossly'obese dog
Guardian Unlimited - Two brothers who allowed their pet labrador to become"hugely and grossly"overweight were today found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. Derek Benton, 62, and his 53-year-old brother, David, received a three-year conditional

Cops fire at dog in dispute
Newsday - A Holtsville man was arrested Wednesday night after ordering his dog to attack police officers that had responded to a domestic dispute. According to police, Mary Taylor, 35, of Holtsville, called police after a dispute with her live in boyfriend

The Dodger-dog diet
Los Angeles Times - NEVER MIND THE possibility of seeing a grand slam, a triple play or a no-hitter. For fans sitting in the new all-you-can-eat seats in the right-field pavilion section of Dodger Stadium this season, going to the game will be all about the food. Yet at

Katrina victims sue to reclaim rescued dogs 
Orlando Sentinel - Jan 14 3:06 AM
A dispute about the ownership of two dogs rescued after Hurricane Katrina and adopted by two Tampa Bay residents will go to trial in April, a judge decided. Save

Dogs kill girl, glare on meat shops 
The Telegraph - Jan 14 1:42 PM
- Whos the real menace? Bangalore, Jan. 14: A nine-year-old girl mauled to death by dogs in search of meat has torn Bangalore into two.Save

Ice Dogs out to continue winning ways 
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Jan 12 2:15 AM
Now that the Fairbanks Ice Dogs have jumped over the .500 mark, theyre looking to climb the ladder in the North American Hockey Leagues Southern Division.Save

Resident raises concern about chained dogs 
Troy Eccentric - Jan 14 4:11 AM
Irene MacColeman isn’t looking to get her name in the newspaper or on television, but sometimes, somebody just has to take a stand.Save

Penny’s hoping to get lucky with a new home 
Lowell Sun - Jan 14 3:54 AM
Penny is a 7-month-old, female pit-bull mix. She is a pretty little sweetheart who is very lovable and playful. Penny gets along great with other dogs and is housebroken. She needs some obedience training, but would make a great addition to any family.Save

Lost Dogs 
KTRE-TV East Texas - Jan 12 1:45 AM
A lost dog is more likely to be reunited with its owner than a lost cat, according to new research. A study in one city in Ohio finds that 71% of lost dogs were recovered compared to 53% of lost cats.Save

Cant we even control our dogsgirth? 
Corvallis Gazette Times - Jan 13 10:03 PM
So often, we read stories in the news that make what we call our horrible-but-helpless list of things we feel just awful about but largely powerless to personally change. Among these are global warming, global warring, overpopulation, poverty, AIDS and global government corruption.Save

Sutton sees how the other half lives 
Austin American-Statesman - Jan 14 4:46 PM
Former basketball coach now watches from the stands. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack . . . and throw in a dozen Dodger Dogs, too.Save

Veterinarian questions use of new diet drug for dogs 
Kingsport Times-News - Jan 13 8:59 PM
Dr. Erin Brown and Dr. Andy Cherry check out the girth of Amber. Ned Jilton II photo. A person’s weight can be a touchy subject, and the same can be said for their dog’s weight.Save

True-to-life'Alpha Dog'won't hunt
SignOn San Diego - Just 12 days into 2007, the bilge pumps are working overtime again down at the multiplex. The new creme de drain is Alpha Dog. It's all here: a true to life story with cheesy docudrama touches, including specific time mentions ( Chucky

Labour needs the old dog to pull off the new trick
Guardian Unlimited - About one thing everyone is absolutely certain: there will be a new Prime Minister this year. About another thing everyone is almost as absolutely certain: his name will be Gordon Brown. About most other things, there is very little certainty at all

City considers city s center for new dog park
Rapid City Journal - RAPID CITY — A new off-leash dog park centrally located would be a boon for visitors and residents as well, officials considering the creation of such an area between Fifth Street and East Boulevard say. Jerry Cole, parks and recreation director

Owner Charged With Gross Animal Cruelty Of Pet Dog
wnbc.com - NEW YORK — A 51-year-old man was arrested Saturday and charged with animal cruelty for the gross neglect of his pet dog, which now requires round-the-clock veterinary care. Special agents of the ASPCA found the man s 3-year-old Chow Chow in back

Review: `Alpha Dog'Has Realistic Bite
Ledger - They aren't exactly likable characters, the drug dealers and stoners and wannabe gangsters of"Alpha Dog."They're bored, white kids with too much money and time on their hands and, in their shallow estimation, nothing better to do than sit around

4 English bulldog puppies fathered by dog show winner stolen from US
Herald Tribune - BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut: Thieves broke into an apartment and stole four English bulldog puppies sired by last year's best of breed winner at the Westminster Dog Show, police said. Henry Valer said he found his apartment door kicked in Thursday when

Surgeon Uses Dog in Sales Demonstration
Baltimore Sun - CLEVELAND // A neurosurgeon used a dog with an induced brain aneurysm to demonstrate a medical device to salespeople, a hospital said Thursday. The dog was anesthetized during the demonstration and euthanized afterward, according to a statement

Clinic: Surgeon uses dog for sales demo 
AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 11 7:01 PM
A neurosurgeon at the renowned Cleveland Clinic used a dog with an induced brain aneurysm to demonstrate a medical device to salespeople, the Clinic said Thursday.Save

REVIEW / Timberlake shows he’s got a future in acting in uneven ‘Alpha Dog’ 
San Francisco Chronicle - Jan 12 5:07 PM
RATING: (ALERT VIEWER) Alpha Dog: Drama. Starring Emile Hirsch, Justin Timberlake, Sharon Stone, Ben Foster, Anton Yelchin and Bruce Willis. Directed by Nick Cassavetes. (R. 117 minutes. At Bay Area theaters. For complete movie listings and show times,… Save

Movie review: ‘Alpha Dog’ 
Metromix.com - Jan 12 10:38 AM
For a while the narrative sprawl of “Alpha Dog” makes it hard to tell where writer-director Nick Cassavetes is going.Save

Brothers convicted of cruelty over fat dog 
Daily Telegraph - Jan 12 10:16 AM
Two brothers have become the first people in the country to be convicted for having a dog which was too fat. David and Derek Benton were found guilty of animal cruelty for allowing their labrador Rusty to balloon to more than 11 and a half stone - double the weight he should have been.Save

Grand jury to consider charges in dog attack on kindergartner 
ABC 7 Chicago - Jan 12 12:04 PM
A grand jury will determine if criminal charges should be filed against the parents of a six-year-old boy who was attacked by his family’s pet Rottweiler while home alone with the dog.Save

USDA to check Cleveland Clinic death of dog 
FOX 45 Dayton - Jan 12 1:32 PM
CLEVELAND (AP) — The federal government said today it will send an inspector to the Cleveland Clinic to check into the killing of a dog that was used in a sales training session.Save

Teen shot while reportedly trying to take dog 
Gaffney Ledger - Jan 12 9:15 AM
A 14-year-old boy remains hospitalized at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after being shot in the leg at approximately midnight Tuesday. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the juvenile was shot while reportedly trying to take a dog from Matthew Martin’s home at 292 Bluebird Lane, Blacksburg.Save

The Chinese New Year - Year of the Fire Dog 
BellaOnline - 49 minutes ago
This is the upcoming year of the Fire Dog. Many people around the world celebrate the Chinese New Year, which is also known as the Spring Festival.Save

Authorities seek dog that bit man in park 
St. Petersburg Times - Jan 11 10:25 PM
A man was bitten by a tan Labrador retriever at noon Jan. 3 at Homosassa Park on Homosassa Trail, according to the Department of Public Safety, Animal Services Division. If the dog is not located by Saturday, the man must undergo rabies vaccinations.Save

Two women suspected in dog beheading charged with threatening its
Herald Tribune - BARNSTABLE, Massachusetts: Two women who are suspects in the beheading of a pit bull were arraigned Thursday on charges of threatening the dog's owner. Rebecca Clancy and Kelly Hayden, who operate a kennel in Mashpee on Cape Cod, were arrested

Patriots are the only live'dog
Newsday - Fun factoid: The Colts haven't been this big an underdog in the playoffs since getting 6 in that 41-0 loss to the 2002 Jets. They've lost four straight on the road (no covers) and are a different team outdoors. Their weak defense won't have nearly as

Video Dog
Salon - The title of this short in which something takes an extraordinarily long time, by writer and director Jes s Hern ndez, is"Duendes."The track is by Malaventura . The film, with a decidedly"Reservoir Dogs'"feel, is produced by Nysufilms, based

Police Dog Is Seriously Injured During Pursuit
New York Times - After the life, or at least the career, of one of New York s finest was imperiled in the line of duty yesterday, police officials and reporters gathered inside a Manhattan hospital, awaiting news from doctors. The dog should be able to make a