Surgery for Underwear-Loving Dog
An 18-month-old Springer Spaniel has had to undergo emergency surgery after swallowing his 40th pair of pants. The dog has also eaten 300 socks and 15 pairs of shoes, the BBC reports.
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DIY Wash Shop: Just Add Dog
Many dog owners seek to avoid inflicting smelly dog scents on guests at this time of year – and some are doing it by visiting self-service dog washes springing up around Seattle, the Seattle Post Intelligencer reports.
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European Union Agrees to Ban Dog, Cat Hair Imports
The sale and import of products containing cat or dog fur is to be banned across the European Union as of December 31, 2008, Earth Times reports.
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Elusive Dog Rescued After Stand-Off
Sweetheart, a dog that had been running loose in Fergus Falls, Minn., since spring, was rescued Friday night and is resting at a local humane society. She’s had lots of visits from people who were concerned for her safety before her capture, the Fergus Falls Daily Journal reports.
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Police Taking Bite Out of K9 Unit
The Richardson, Texas, Police Department has just launched its new K9 unit, but the first recruit is more bark than bite. The German Shepherd Dog has been trained to apprehend and detain suspects by barking alone, and will bite only in certain circumstances, The Dallas Morning News reports.
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