Husband Tortured and Killed Dog
A man who killed his wife's dog and threatened to kill her has been sentenced to six months in jail, BBC News (United Kingdom) reports.
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Pet Owners Petition to Take Animals on Ottawa Buses
More than 2,500 pet owners in Ottawa have signed a petition urging OC Transpo to allow animals on the buses. Across Canada, many cities allow small animals in carriers on buses during off hours. But Ottawa is not among them, cbcnews.ca (Canada) reports.
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K9 Police Officer Attacked by Pit Bulls
A Las Cruces K9 police officer was attacked by two pit bulls Thursday morning during a SWAT incident on Risner Street, authorities said, the Las Cruces (New Mexico) Sun-News reports.
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Rescued Animals Now Serving as Mascots for Their Groups
These staffers are real animals. They may leave little presents for their colleagues such as a hairball, shredded tissues or a trail of slobber. They can disrupt paperwork with a head butt or meow. They sleep through meetings, and the boss doesn't care. In fact, their coworkers love them, the Houston Chronicle reports.
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More Input Sought on Highland Park Dog Park
More than 50 people gathered Thursday to address concerns and seek consensus on locating a proposed off-leash dog park in Highland Park, the Roanoke (Virginia) Times reports.
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