Pit Bull Saves Woman from Attacker in Home Invasion

A 20-year-old Indiana woman says that her loyal dogs saved her during an attempted home invasion on Wednesday. Valparaiso police reported to an apartment in the 100 block of Madison Street yesterday after the woman answered a knock from a man at the front door. When she looked through the peephole, she says she recognized the man. He had been at her apartment two weeks ago asking for someone who didn’t live there. She told police that she called for her sleeping boyfriend to wake up and opened the door a few inches with a security chain still in place.

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Barking mad: Can office dogs reduce stress?

From working like a dog to working with a dog is something incredible. But when it is increasing proving a stress-relieving move, there is nothing wrong in practicing the same by more and more people who really find it hard to cope with the mounting stress at the workplace. Having said that, it’s very much important to have someone like Tiger as your companion so that you also manage to win over your clients.

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Barking mad: Can office dogs reduce stress? – CNN.com

Chicago Dog saved from rush hour traffic

A TV helicopter crew in Chicago spotted a stray dog running along the shoulder of Interstate 55 and followed it off the Stevenson Expressway.Police and others were seen trying to rescue the dog.. And he was just like just barking at me and he rolled to his belly and that’s when I just grabbed him,said Terriquez.The dog’s microchip shows the Bichon Frise-Poodle mix is registered to a puppy mill in Iowa.Aside from dehydration and exhaustion, the dog is in excellent health and will soon be looking for a good home.

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Dog saved from rush hour traffic

Little Dog Carries Cat Home

Fireman’s Carry! Check out this crazy little dog pick up this cat, sling it over his shoulders, and bring it home like a man’s man.

75 Year Old Woman Fights off Two Cougars to Save Dog

Jackie Simonson, a 75-year old Canadian woman, is credited for saving her pet dog when they encountered two cougars. The feline predators started chasing the small terrier and one of them grabbed a hold of its throat. Simonson’s protective instincts kicked in and she found herself attacking the cougar in order to save her dog’s life.

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Disabled Veterans United Airlines Nightmare: Service Dog Kicked, Cancelled Flights, Called Retarded

Jim Stanek, a disabled veteran and one of the founders of Paws and Stripes, relates his story of maltreatment at the hands of United Airlines. As a veteran of three tours in Iraq, Stanek was diagnosed with PTSD and brain injury, and now relies on Sarge, his dog, to help him through the day. For his United Airlines treatment, Stanek endured delayed flights, lost luggage, verbal abuse, and having his service dog kicked off the airport.

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Disabled Veteran’s United Airlines Nightmare: Service Dog Kicked, Cancelled Flights, Called Retarded – Mainpage :: News :: Travel Today News

Dog Saved From Euthanization for Role on Broadway

This is the story of a stray dog, a two-year old terrier mix named Sunny, held in a Houston shelter. One day before being euthanized, an animal trainer named William Berloni, selected Sunny to try out for the role of “Sandy” in the new production of Annie. Sunny has been successfully trained to begin performances on Oct. 3.

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Dog Saved From Euthanization for Role on Broadway – ABC News

Miracle beagle among finalists for hero dog award

Daniel, a beagle and fox hound mix, is now one of the finalists of the American Humane Association’s 2012 Hero Dog Awards. The dog is known as the miracle beagle for having survived a gas chamber treatment intended to euthanize stray dogs. His survival made him popular with the media and sped his adoption with a local family.

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New Jersey Herald – ‘Miracle beagle’ among finalists for hero dog award

Dog saves Clarksville man from snake

A 70-year old farmhand was saved from a potentially dangerous snake encounter by his pet labrador. Darrell Layne found himself face-to-face with a venomous copperhead snake as he was opening a cattle gate on his way to work. Luckily, his five-year old dog Onex was nearby to distract the snake while Layne picked up a broken fence post to kill the intruder.

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Dog saves Clarksville man from snake | wbir.com

Learn how to read your pets food label

When choosing the right pet food for your dog or cat, the most important consideration is the printed text on the label. In particular, a certification from the American Association of Feed Control Officials or AAFCO will ensure that the product is formulated specifically for a particular breed or build of pet animals.

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Learn how to read your pets food label – Morton, IL – Morton Times-News