The DogChannel Newswire (11-03-07)

How a Dog Blazed the Trail for Life in Space
This Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of a milestone mission — the Russian Sputnik 2 launch that put a dog named Laika into orbit. She was the first living creature sent into space, MSNBC reports.
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Owner of Dogs That Killed Two Charged With Felonies
The owner of the American Bulldogs that mauled two people to death in Livingston County, Mich., in September has been charged with two felonies that each carry a maximum sentence of 15 years, The Detroit Free Press reports.
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Council Passes Ban on Unattended, Tethered Dogs
The Irving, Tex., City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that bans tethering unattended dogs any time and any place, The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Charity’s Woes Threaten Guide Dog Training
A chain and padlock have shackled the gates to the Phoenix-based training center for the Eye Dog Foundation for the Blind since early October due to mismanagement and infighting between board members, The Arizona Republic reports.
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Woman Admits to Serving Husband a Dish of Dog Feces
A Scottish woman admitted serving her husband a dish of dog feces disguised as curry. She watched as he began to eat it, then burst out laughing and stopped him; they are now in the process of getting a divorce, The New York Daily News reports.
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