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DockDog champs from Lehigh County heading to Seattle |
Aug. 31 - Parker Fink knows exactly what to say.
"Drop," she commands Wilson, her black Labrador retriever, and Wilson drops a water retrieving toy on the ground.
"Stay," she says firmly, putting up her hand like a... |
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Bite holds up transfer for Ohio dog shot at six times |
TOLEDO, Ohio - A dog that survived being shot six times has bitten another person in Ohio, delaying the German shepherd's transfer to a Utah animal sanctuary.
Toledo health officials have ordered that the dog named Sarge be... |
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Dogs' barking saves mother, daughter from fire |
A Penn Township woman and her daughter escaped their burning home early Monday after their dogs' barking awakened them, fire officials said.
Karen Dirske, 45, and her daughter Olivia, 17, ran out the front door about 4:15 as... |
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Dogs and other pets welcome at Florida dorm |
ORLANDO, Fla. - Jasmine Parham's new college roommate is a dear friend from back home.
The roomie responds to "Leo" and never goes to class, but can perform some neat tricks.
Leonora, a frisky border collie, and her... |
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Ellwood City party to honor K-9 heroes in September |
| Aug. 28 - Officials in Ellwood City have been working for weeks to put together a really special birthday party. The whole town on the Lawrence-Beaver county line is invited to the Sept. 23 bash, where the guest of honor will be a 5-year-old... |
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Illegal kennel charges continue in Franklin County court |
A Greene Township farmer charged with running an illegal kennel failed Tuesday to convince the judge that he didn't break the state's dog law when three dogs he had given to his father gave birth to puppies this year.
Paul S.... |
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Pa. panel approves commercial dog kennel rules |
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A state panel has approved regulations that establish temperature, ventilation and lighting guidelines for Pennsylvania's commercial dog kennels.
The Independent Regulatory Review Commission voted... |
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Dog-bite costs for home insurers rise to $412 million |
Dog bites cost U.S. home insurers 6.4 percent more in 2009 than in the prior 12 months, with the average claim exceeding $24,000 for the third straight year, an industry group said.
The injuries cost $412 million in 2009,... |
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Study: Driving under influence of pets a danger |
CHICAGO - Safety experts have a new pet peeve related to distracted driving.
In addition to texting or talking on a cell phone while driving, lap dogs and other pets left unrestrained inside moving vehicles pose a major... |
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AAA names its top vehicle picks for dog owners |
| ORLANDO, Fla. - With more than 80 percent of dog owners taking their canine companions along in their vehicles on errands, leisure rides and day trips, many drivers are taking the safety and comfort of man's best friend into consideration... |
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Pet Supplies Plus acquired by Irving Place Capital |
NEW YORK - Irving Place Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today an agreement to acquire Pet Supplies Plus, the third largest pet specialty retailer in the United States. Irving Place Capital will be... |
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Puppy needs series of vaccinations to build immunity |
Gabriel and Tamara have a new addition to their household.
Lucy is a 7-week-old Boston terrier and the new love of their lives. They have had Lucy for five days and have had no problems. Their question concerns vaccinations. |
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Helping our dogs be all that they can be |
PHILADELPHIA - Hannah grabs the tennis ball out of the air, drops it on the floor, and nudges it toward the colorful plastic pins with her nose.
She scores a spare - and a chicken-flavored treat.
Not bad for an... |
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