Posted: November 3, 2009, 5 a.m. EST
K9 Eden Lures Lucky Dogs
Dallas has gone to the dogs. Who's to blame? Try Kelly and Cody Acree. The couple raised $10 million to build Unleashed Indoor Dog Parks, a canine paradise with 25,000 square feet of air-conditioned romping space that opened in March, CNNMoney.com reports.
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Marine Bends Rules to Save Dog in Iraq
Maj. Brian Dennis rescued Nubs the dog from the streets of Iraq, where Nubs was being used for fighting. Meredith Vieira of the TV show “Today” meets the pair and hears more about their story.
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Just Blame the Dog for the Environment’s Ills
Your dog may be killing the planet. Maybe that's a little harsh. But, at the very least, he's not helping matters. That's according to a study titled “Time to Eat the Dog: The real guide to sustainable living,” which finds that dogs have a greater eco-footprint than gas-guzzling SUVs, CBS News reports.
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Hotels Come to the Rescue of Taipei’s Pet Dogs
Taipei's dogs are living it up at hotels, complete with VIP suites and pools that aim to ease the problem of strays that has plagued the city for decades. Hoping to discourage people from dumping unwanted pets on the streets, two Taipei proprietors have opened giant hotels dedicated to dogs, with pools, salons, classes and playrooms, Reuters reports.
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