The DogChannel Newswire (01-28-08)

Authorities Seize Dogs, Equipment in Suspected Dogfighting Ring
St. Johns County, Fla., Animal Control officers investigating a cruelty complaint Thursday seized nine pit bulls authorities think were being trained for dogfighting, the Florida Times-Union reports.
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Homeless Man Sues Police After Alleged Dog Attack
A homeless man is suing the Lakewood, Colo., Police Department because he says a police dog attacked him in an alley. Edward Trujillo's attorney said officers were looking for a suspect and let the dog run loose, not knowing Trujillo was in the alley, CBS 4 (Colorado) reports.
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Family Pets Fall Victim to Subprime Crisis
Forget about the lost furnishings and finances, the most pitiful victims of the subprime mortgage crisis rocking the United States are the family pets. Shelters across the country have seen a sharp increase in the number of people giving up their pets in recent months because they have been forced out of their homes, the AFP reports.
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Pit Bull Mix Honored as Hero
A 5-year-old pit bull mix who scared away a California woman's attacker has been honored by the Animal Miracle Foundation as its Hero Dog of 2008, the Baltimore Sun reports.
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Dog Rescued After 30 Minutes in Icy Pond
Sonny the Golden Retriever is home with his owner thanks to the help of some brave rescuers. Sonny managed to get stuck in the middle of a frozen pond Thursday night in Grand Junction, Colo., Channel 9 News (Colorado) reports.
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