Posted: June 3, 2009, 5 a.m. EDT
Dogfighting NFL Star Michael Vick Shopping a Book Proposal
Fans, along with the rest of the country, were shocked when Michael Vick was sent to jail for dogfighting. Well, after 19 months in the slammer, he's out, broke, and writing a book, The Examiner reports.
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Loved Ones Meet Fallen Soldier’s Dog
A fallen soldier's 5-month-old dog arrived on American soil Monday afternoon, allowing mourning loved ones to see the puppy princess who kept Major Steven Hutchison so happy in Iraq, WUSA9.com reports.
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In That Tucked Tail, Real Pangs of Regret?
If you own a dog, especially a dog that has anointed your favorite rug, you know that an animal is capable of apologizing. He can whimper and slouch and tuck his tail and look positively mortified — “I don’t know what possessed me.” But is he really feeling sorry? The New York Times reports.
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K9 Officer Will Not Face Charges in Dog’s Death
Alameda, Calif., prosecutors will not charge a K9 police officer whose dog died after he was left in the officer's SUV during a training exercise. Alameda County senior deputy district attorney Charlette Green said there isn't sufficient evidence to prove the officer acted unreasonably, The Associated Press reports.
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Police Seize 32 Malnourished Dogs From Building
Royal Oak, Mich., police say they've removed 32 malnourished dogs from a filthy, dirt-floored industrial building. Lt. Gordon Young says the six adults and 26 puppies are mostly Chihuahuas and Pomeranians, The Associated Press reports.
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