Dog-Racing Opponents Eye Greyhound Racing Ban
Opponents to dog racing are back with another campaign to end Greyhound racing in Massachusetts. The Committee to Protect Dogs says they’ve collected 100,000 signatures in support of a statewide ballot question next year, the Boston Herald reports.
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Dog Saved After Swallowing Needle
A Beagle has had a lucky escape after swallowing a sewing needle. He was rushed to a vet who managed to remove it and he has now made a full recovery, BBC News reports.
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City’s ‘First Dog’ Gets Second Chance
After hours of suspense over his future as the pet of the 22nd floor in a government building, Toledo, Ohio, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner’s dog Scout won a reprieve. The mayor was originally told he could no longer bring his dog – who he claims is a therapy dog – to work, the Toledo Blade reports.
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Michael Vick Faces $900,000 Dog Bill
The government asked a federal court Tuesday to order former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick to keep on hand assets valued at more than $900,000 – the amount earmarked for the care of 54 pit bulls, CNN reports.
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Owner Offers $1,000 Reward for Carjacked Dog
A Minnesota man ran into a convenience store and made the mistake of leaving his Suzuki SUV running. Moments later he watched as two men sped away in his car – with his 6-year-old Dachshund inside, KARE 11 (Minnesota) reports.
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