Posted: December 9, 2008, 5 a.m. EST
‘Marley’ Stars Feel an Animal Attraction
The connection between Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson extends beyond the big screen, where they’re together for the first time in “Marley & Me,” out Christmas Day. Sharing the set with 22 dogs has a way of testing actors as it brings them closer, just as Marley does with the couple Aniston, 39, and Wilson, 40, play in the film, USA Today reports.
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Rewards: A Weapon Against Dogfighting
The Chicago Tribune reported that authorities in Chicago unveiled a reward program offering up to $5,000 for tips leading to a conviction involving dogfighting, USA Today reports.
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Black Dog Bias?
Shelter officials disagree on whether dark-colored pets are passed up for lighter-hued ones. Some shelters make darker canines more appealing to counter any misperceptions, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Wolves Kill More Livestock in 2007 in Idaho
Wolves in Idaho have killed 325 cattle, sheep, and dogs so far in 2008, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game says. The reported kills through Nov. 24 – 212 sheep, 100 cattle and 13 dogs – are 47 more than in all of 2007, The Associated Press reports.
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Fido Can’t Balance the Budget
Sure times are tough, but should animal lovers be footing the bill to close the budget gap in California? The Los Angeles Times reports.
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