Posted: February 16, 2009, 5 a.m. EST
California Man Accused of Animal Cruelty Countersues Dog’s Owners
A now-retired Los Angeles County assistant fire chief filed a countersuit against his Riverside-area neighbor, claiming permanent injuries after the neighbor's puppy bit his hand, the Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise reports.
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Bill Would Crack Down on Maryland Breeders
So-called puppy mills could soon fall under tougher new regulations in the state of Maryland, MSNBC.com reports.
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Warm Week Scuttles First Week of Sled Dog Races
A week of warm weather may have been a relief to many, but in Laconia, N.H., it's caused a problem for sled dog racers planning on three days of competition, The Associated Press reports.
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Lawyer for Campus Police Officer: Client Denies Abusing Dog
The lawyer for a University of Nevada, Reno, police officer accused of abusing his police dog says his client denies the accusation, The Associated Press reports.
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Video: Dog Turns Into Expert Climber
A dog from England prefers to climb trees rather than go for a walk, according to the owner, BBC (U.K.) News reports.
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