The DogChannel Newswire (09-27-07)

Officer Whose Police Dog Died in Hot Car Pleads Not Guilty
A Chandler, Ariz. police officer pleaded not guilty in the death of a police dog that was left in a hot patrol car for more than twelve hours, KOLD News (Arizona) reports.
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‘Loving’ Your Dogs to an Early Grave
The growing obesity problem doesn’t exclude pets, but pet owners are often slow to admit that their animals need to shed pounds, CNN reports.
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Flag-Themed Hydrant Pulled from Dog Park
A fire hydrant painted as an American flag has been removed from a dog park after complaints it was disrespectful to let dogs use it for what dogs do, the Associated Press reports.
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Stolen Dog Returned to Autistic Kids
The Canadian family was devastated last Thursday when their specially-trained dog was stolen from their yard. But the tears turned to joy on Tuesday morning when their six-month-old puppy, Nerlika, was turned into the SPCA, The Campbell River Mirror (Canada) reports.
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It’s a Dog Day for Police
A canine graduation ceremony gives a New Jersey Police Department two more dogs with skills in narcotics and explosives detection, The Asbury Park Press (New Jersey) reports.
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