Posted: February 24, 2009, 5 a.m. EST
Vet Firm Helps Pets Combat Cancer
Veterinary Cancer Group, which has two offices in Southern California, has seen demand for oncology services grow, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Animal Surgeon Takes On Tough Cases
Michael Pavletic, longtime head of surgery at Boston's Angell Animal Medical Center, has cared for thousands of animals, including a dog who swallowed an engagement ring right before the wedding and a cat who needed a face reattached, The Associated Press reports.
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Four Animal Rights Activists Are Arrested
Federal authorities say they have arrested four animal rights activists in connection with incidents involving University of California researchers, The Associated Press reports.
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For Girl, 8, Peanut-Sniffing Dog a Lifesaver
Riley Mers, a Monument, Colo., 8-year-old with a dangerous food allergy has a new ally that might restore some sense of normalcy to her life: a Portuguese Water Dog named Rock'O, the Chicago Tribune reports.
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College Hires Dog to Chase Foul Fowl
Simmons College in Boston, Mass., has come up with a low-tech solution to get rid of the flock of Canada geese fouling its quad: a 5-year-old Border Collie named Finn, The Associated Press reports.
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