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Dog Walks for Charity 2012

No matter the weather, your furry friend will always perk up when she hears the word “walk.” Whether you live in the city or in the suburbs, going on a long walk with your dog ...

Coyote attacks another small dog

A second small dog in as many days fell prey to a coyote attack this week in northwest Oakville. A 16-pound schnoodle (half schnauzer, half poodle) was attacked at around 10 a.m. Wednesday ...
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Dog killed in attack a beloved community pet

An Oakville woman is warning fellow residents and pet owners to keep a close watch over their furry friends when outdoors after her dog was snatched and killed by a coyote Tuesday near ...
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Coyote Mating Season: Owners Should Be Vigilant for Pet Predators

The death of a Maltese named Jake in the Miller Bay Estates subdivision in Kingston, Washington, caused quite the mystery for a few days this month. According to the local paper, the ...
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Dog’s death holds lesson for pet owners

MILLER BAY ESTATES — Jake the Maltese’s mysterious death has been solved. And there’s an important lesson for pet owners. Veterinarians and wildlife officials were puzzled by ...
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Pet Set: The pros and cons to sleeping with animals

He’s the most well-behaved man I have ever slept with,” said Christa Wilm, who owns Tito, a Scottish terrier, who sleeps in her bed. Tito is not the only Palm Beach pet to sleep ...
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Dognapping is second incident in 24 hours

Buffalo police are investigating a second dognapping incident within 24 hours. The latest dog theft took place Thursday afternoon from a Bennett Village home, the day after two Boston ...
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Animal RESCUE couple ‘killed puppy and fed it to their dogs’

A couple have been accused of killing a puppy and feeding it to their other dogs. Kevin Diers and Gina Alfano, from North Carolina, were jailed for suspected animal abuse charges after ...
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Community Canines

Volunteers bring others joy through dogs For the volunteers of Touched by a Canine, it’s their dogs who are doing all the work. “We try to bring a little sunshine to those ...

Foster homes, breed rescues help reduce shelter burden

Traditionally, most animal shelters in our state stay full no matter the time of year. The Aiken SPCA takes in dogs, cats and an odd assortment of other creatures that were once strays. ...