Wis. Senate Approves Bill Giving Pets Same Protection as Owners
Pets would get the same protections as their owners under a bill passed by the Wisconsin Senate. The measure would allow animals to be included in restraining orders issued to prevent domestic abuse, the Associated Press reports.
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Crufts Bets Halted Over ‘Super Dog’ Fear
Concerns that a mystery "super dog" will paw Crufts' top prize has led a bookmaker to cease taking bets. William Hill said it closed the book on which group of dog would win Best in Show after a "flurry of activity" over two days backed a "utility" dog winner, BBC News reports.
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10 Things About Emmy-Winning Dog Trainer Cesar Millan
As founder of the Dog Psychology Center, a rehabilitation facility in south central Los Angeles for troubled dogs, Millan is famous for turning the most problematic dog into a good citizen – which means one who doesn't bite or pull at the leash or misbehave, the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Pet Care Costs a Pretty Penny: Think Insurance
Though slow to catch on in Montana, pet insurance is gaining popularity nationally as more high-tech high-cost procedures become available, the Great Falls (Mont.) Tribune reports.
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