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• Puppy Bowl Sunday: Survival of the Cutest

  

  A visit to the whirlpool tub cool-down zone signals the endgame for Sunday’s Super Bowl competitors. But for the furry beasts of the annual Puppy Bowl, a jump i... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 HOME, PETS

• Blind Sled Dog Thrives with Brother’s Help

  

  When Gonzo started tripping over his food dish three years ago, no one could explain or stop the Alaskan husky’s quickly advancing blindness. But a... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Firefighters Save Dog’s Life

  

  Life-saving, dramatic rescues are what firefighters train for, and Bedford’s fire department was prepared for the task Tuesday. But they weren’t racing to save... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Man (& Dog’s) Best Friend: Pup is a Real-life Lassie!

  

  There’s no danger too big for Tommy the dog. He may look like an excitable little fluff ball, but when his dog friend RJ was stuck in a ravine, he sprung into... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Fifty’s Story: Fighting Breed-specific Legislation, 2 Legs at a Time

  

  Fifty’s story is hard to stomach, but I feel like the more I get it out there the more awareness it brings to the cause. Fifty was shot in 2007 in both of his... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• ‘Dog Days’ Ease Anxiety for Hospitalized Pregnant Women

  

  It can be a lonely existence for women who are pregnant and hospitalized on bed rest. Living away from loved ones can take a toll. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• D-o-g Helps Kids with Reading, Self-esteem

  

  Maya’s got a pretty cushy job. As she relaxes on a felt blanket in a corner classroom at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy in Connecticut, Maya listens to... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Borrow a Dog with Seattle’s New City Dog Share

  

  Situation #1: You love your dog, but you’re at work all day. “I have a little miniature dachshund named Mochi,” says Seattle dog owner Josh Kerns. “He’s about... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Golden Retrievers Key to Lifetime Dog Cancer Study

  

  When Jay Mesinger heard about a study seeking golden retrievers to help fight canine cancer, he immediately signed up 2-year-old Louie. Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Small Dog Takes on Coyote to Protect Puppy

  

  A dog that saved a 7-month-old puppy from a potential coyote attack will soon be available for adoption. The Helen Woodward Animal Center said the 2-year-old... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Loyal Dog Continues to Attend Mass at Church Where Owner’s Funeral Was Held

  

  A loyal dog whose owner died late last year has apparently been showing up for Mass every day for the last two months at the church where the funeral was held. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Momo the Disappearing Dog is Real-life Version of ‘Where’s Waldo’

  

  If you’ve ever wished the popular children’s book character of “Where’s Waldo?” had a real-life version of his pet dog, Woof, hiding with him among the masses o... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Dogwool: Dog Owners Wearing Clothes Made from Their Fur

  

  Doumé Jalat-Dehen of Brittany, France creates custom coats, sweaters, and hats for dog owners using the fur gathered from their beloved pets (the stuff that... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Sad Dog Finally Has Something to Wag His Tail About

  

  Humphrey, a chow mix, spent the first eight years of his life in conditions that are difficult to imagine. When he was finally saved from almost total neglect,... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• A Dog’s Life, Policing Capitol Hill

  

  Barney knew he would be on a short leash after leaving the Bay Correctional Facility in Panama City, Fla. He would spend the next several months in Alabama in... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 PETS

• Lost Boy Kept Warm by Dogs

  

  Here’s a lost boy story with a happy ending, which might have been written starred Lassie – or two Lassies. As temperatures plunged into the low 20s, Ryle... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Six Health Benefits of Keeping Pets

  

  Getting a pet for your family might seem like an added chore for mom and dad. Though pets do require an investment of time, money, and care, research suggests... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 HEALTH, PETS

• Finally, a Sign for Pets in a Doggone Bad Mood

  

  Dog blogger Ashley Eaton says a new movement that alerts the public when leashed dogs are not in a playful mood is a good thing that literally takes the bite ou... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• 911 Calls for ‘Baby Lion’ Turn up a Coiffed Dog

  

  The 911 caller reported that the baby lion was walking down Colley Avenue, in Norfolk, Virginia, possibly looking for food, near 50th Street. So police called... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 HOME, PETS

• Rescue Dog: Albie Takes to the Snow with Vigor and Confusion

  

  My wife Judy and I generally don’t cotton to winter in Massachusetts, but this year we were actually looking forward to the first significant snowfall. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2013 HOME, PETS