Posted: January 22, 2009, 5 a.m. EST
Decoding the Canine Genome (One Dog at a Time)
A mystery mutt named Django just became a little less mysterious after a mixed-breed DNA test, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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The Joys and Pains of Being an Animal
In “Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals,” by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson, an author expands on her ideas about cruelty and kindness, The New York Times reports.
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No Pets Were Lost on US Airways Flight in Hudson
The miracle US Airways flight that went into the Hudson River has another feel-good story: The airline says no pets were lost on the flight, Newsday.com reports.
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Bloomfield Hills to Use Sharpshooters on Coyotes
Coyotes in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., have killed at least one pet dog in the city about 15 miles northwest of Detroit, The Associated Press reports.
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There Are Worse Things for Dogs Than Chewing Tennis Balls
Tennis ball chewing is bad for dogs' teeth? Yikes. How will Labs and Golden Retrievers ever have another moment of joy? What could replace those delectably soggy, filthy orbs of happiness? And should owners begin the weaning process immediately? USA Today reports.
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