Rescued Dogs in Sterling Heights, Mich., Get TLC
The 60 dogs and puppies that police removed Wednesday from a kennel are getting treated for physical and emotional ailments. The dogs, a dozen cats, and a horse were found living in conditions that were termed deplorable. The animals removed have been placed with area animal groups, hospitals and shelters, The Detroit News reports.
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Ex-Mayor in Texas Dognap Scandal Loses Dog After Losing Job
A custody case that wrecked a small-town south Texas mayor's political career ended Thursday when she was ordered to return a Shih Tzu to her neighbors, The Associated Press reports.
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Supreme Court of Canada: Random Use of Sniffer Dogs Unlawful
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday that two random searches conducted by dog sniffers were unlawful, CBC News (Canada) reports.
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Pets From Animal Raid Ready for Adoption
The first batch of pets, including 14 dogs, rescued during an April 10 raid of a North Albany home were available for adoption starting Friday at the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society shelter in Menands, The Times Union (New York) reports.
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Family Warns of Dog Chain Dangers After Pet Is Killed
A distraught family has spoken out about the dangers of choke chains after their puppy was killed in a freak hanging accident, the Scotsman (United Kingdom) reports.
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