The DogChannel Newswire (10-21-09)

Anatomy of a Raid to Rescue Dogs Allegedly Bred to Fight
First stop was the Sheriff's Office in Laurens County, which is in central Georgia. Starting with information from a tip line, authorities had uncovered clues that led them to believe they needed to intervene and investigate, CNN reports.
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Girl Reunited With Dog Rescued From Well
In the quiet little town of Olar, S.C., it’s the feel-good story of the year: Olivia Hartzog, age 4, was reunited with her beloved pet Mollie after the poor pooch was trapped overnight 33 feet down an abandoned well on the family property, MSNBC.com reports.
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Warrant Issued in Dog Dragging Case
A warrant has been issued for a Florida woman charged with animal cruelty for dragging a Cocker Spaniel behind her car in August on a Niagara County roadway, The Buffalo (N.Y.) News reports.
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Huntington Beach Dog Ban a Bone of Contention
Nobody would ever call Huntington Beach, Calif., anti-dog. Far from it. It was no surprise that Huntington Beach is the reigning "DogTown USA" among mid-sized cities, as chosen this year by DOG FANCY magazine. But there is the matter of Tuesday nights on Main Street, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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