Posted: March 5, 2009, 5 a.m. EST
A Rescue Portie to the Rescue? Maybe Not
Finally there's something to look forward to in Washington with the announcement that the long-awaited first dog will arrive at the White House sometime in April, USA Today reports.
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Dog Shot While Protecting Owner
A pit bull is credited with saving his owner's life after the dog took a bullet during a recent home-invasion robbery in Mayport, Fla., MSNBC.com reports.
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Man, Service Dog Turned Away at Indianapolis Fairgrounds
Confusion led to a canine controversy at the state fairgrounds for a man who served his country and the service dog now responsible for serving him, MSNBC.com reports.
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Mayor Scales Ladder to ‘Rescue’ Sunbathing Dog
A South Texas mayor became so concerned about reports of a Great Dane being stuck on a second-story balcony that he alerted emergency workers, went to the location himself, scaled a fire department ladder, and entered the apartment to help the dog, The Associated Press reports.
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Cops: Bus Driver Adjusts Mirrors and Roughs Up McGruff
A bus driver thought it would be funny to take the bite out of McGruff the crime dog by punching the mascot, but police said children who witnessed the stunt were horrified, The Associated Press reports.
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