The DogChannel Newswire (08-07-07)

Program Aims to be a Lifesaver for Pit Bulls
The Los Angeles City Council may soon hire parolees to train Pit Bulls residing at city shelters, making the dogs suitable for adoption, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Victim of Dog Mauling at Actor’s Home Is Named
Authorities release the name of the caretaker who was attacked by Ving Rhames’ dogs, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Dog Shot After Attacking Police on Command
Police officers were forced to gun down a dog whose owner released the dog on them, Newsday reports.
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Woman, Dog Escape From Burning 50-Foot Sailboat
A woman and her Labrador Retriever escaped the burning boat unharmed, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Lost Dog Walks Miles in Desert Before Happy Reunion
A nine month old puppy is rescued after he got out of his crate and walked 30 miles in search of his family, KTVZ (Oregon) reports.
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