150 Dogs Seized in Arizona Breeding, Fighting Ring
At least 150 dogs have been seized, three people arrested, and five others detained in what investigators are calling one of the largest fight-dog breeding operations in the nation, the Tucson (Ariz.) Citizen reports.
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Indiana to End Sales of Coyotes for Hunting
State wildlife officials have drafted a new coyote hunting law intended to prevent live coyotes from being illegally sold to people who then hunt them down with dogs, the Indianapolis Star reports.
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Dogs Warm to Children With Autism
Many children on the autistic spectrum relate better to animals than to people. Autistic children typically have trouble making verbal exchanges and understanding complex social cues, neither of which is necessary to become a dog's best friend, the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Chapel in Vermont for Dog Lovers
A man’s art studio and dog chapel — on a picturesque 175-acre hillside farm in rural northern Vermont—has evolved into a kind of doggie Disneyland, drawing animal lovers and their pets from all over, and some to mourn, the San Jose (Calif.) Mercury News reports.
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Oscar Fashion Goes to the Dogs
The ruffles, lace, satin, and sequins seen on A-list stars like Reese Witherspoon can be worn by Max, thanks to a red carpet collection of dog clothes designed by two Tinseltown textile hounds and inspired by the Oscars' red carpet fashion, Reuters reports.
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