Charity Dog Tag Sparks Trend, Raises Money
Thanks to the popularity of Lance Armstrongs LiveStrong yellow bracelets, charities realize they can raise significant contributions by offering donors a fashionable item, reports the Independent. One U.K. animal charitys answer: Dog tags inscribed with Life Matters, which have become the seasons hot fashion accessory.
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Dog Flu Virus Strikes Colorado
A highly contagious dog flu has sickened 16 dogs in Colorado, reports the Rocky Mountain News. Health officials ask owners to watch for symptoms such as coughing or a runny nose, and to keep affected dogs at home until they recover.
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Fishermen, Dog Swim To Safety After Boat Sinks
Maine brothers-in-law Ian Orchard and Michael Darraghs boat began to take on water Monday morning off Cape Cod, Mass. The pair grabbed life preservers and jumped into the water with their dog, who suffered minor cuts to a paw, according to the Boston Channel.
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Rochester, N.Y. Dog Parks Still A Dream After Three Years
Dog lovers cheered when the Monroe County Legislature approved a proposal to establish four public dog parks in 2003. But three years later, the project sits mired in budget problems, and city officials insist that private money is the only thing that will save the parks, reports the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.
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Firefighter Saves Dog From River Twice
An off-duty firefighter whose dog bolted into the Waukegan Harbor channel in Illinois was resting comfortably after jumping into the frigid waters to save the dog. Turns out Deputy Fire Chief Steve Orusa knew exactly what to do, since this was the second time that Petey, a pit bull mix, almost drowned in the icy waters.
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If Dog Bites, Waukegan Might Bite Back
City plans to work with insurance companies to crack down on owners of biters.
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Dog Goes from Death Row to Police Duty
The aggressive German Shepherd Dog faced likely had been abused earlier in life.
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Humane Society Offering $10,000 Reward for Info on Dog Killer
Seven dogs, and 40 animals altogether, have been found killed and mutilated since January near township.
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Posted: March 28, 2006, 5 a.m. EST