Dutch Dating Website Goes to the Dogs
A new website based out of Amsterdam (www.dier-en-mens.nl) calls itself a meeting place for all animal lovers where people can introduce themselves and their pets in hopes of finding a partner or a pet sitter, Reuters reports.
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Dog Dies Saving Owner from Black Bear
An 8-year-old Hound mix lost his life while saving his owner from an attacking bear estimated at over 400 pounds, The Capital (Madison, WI) Times reports.
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State Senator Wants Dog Bite Bill Changed
Sen. Doug Jackson (D-Tenn.) wants stiffer laws and heavier fines imposed in the event of a dog bite. He argues the law in place is outdated, WTVF of Nashville reports.
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Dog Alerts Family to Fire
Labrador Retriever alerted his family to a fire on the outside of their home, allowing enough time for everyone to escape before the structure was completely engulfed in flames, The Daily Star (N.Y.) reports.
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Firemen Rescue Dog from Burning Garage
Firefighters retrieved an unconscious German Short-haired Pointer who was trapped behind bicycles in the back of a burning garage, administered oxygen, and rushed him to a nearby animal hospital, NorthJersey.com reports.
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