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January 31, 2011

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Dallas building evacuated for suspicious package – Houston Chronicle


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Dallas building evacuated for suspicious package
Houston Chronicle
© 2011 AP DALLAS — Authorities say a building in downtown Dallas has been evacuated after a bomb-sniffing dog alerted them to an overnight mail package in
'All clear' after bomb scare empties Dallas towerWFAA
One Main Place cleared after bomb scareBizjournals.com
Harmless Package Prompts Evacuation of One Main Place TowerMyFox Houston
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Armored carriers, bomb-sniffing dogs on standby for Super Bowl security – WFAA

Armored carriers, bomb-sniffing dogs on standby for Super Bowl security
WFAA
The ATF is bringing in 25 dog teams. Agents say the dogs can detect up to 19000 explosive compounds. Agents with the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement

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Bomb-Detecting K9s Patrol Super Bowl – FOX 4 News


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Bomb-Detecting K9s Patrol Super Bowl
FOX 4 News
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is bringing in extra bomb-sniffing dogs. The canine crews are coming in from all over the country.
SWAT Team Investigates Suspicious Package at Cowboys StadiumNESN.com

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Bomb Threat: Update – WABI

Bomb Threat: Update
WABI
A bomb-sniffing dog was brought in to access the situation and found nothing. Carr says they tried to make things as smooth for the students as possible.

Rihanna drops the C-bomb on Twitter – MSN NZ News


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Rihanna drops the C-bomb on Twitter
MSN NZ News
The singer used the C-word in a tweet to her friend, US rapper Katt, after he compared her to a cartoon dog. According to The Sun, he wrote,

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Bomb hoaxes shut down shopping malls – The Moscow News

Bomb hoaxes shut down shopping malls
The Moscow News
“The shopping centres stopped working and dog handlers examined the premises. Security staff, fire-fighters and ambulance crews also examined IKEA stores,”

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Pet Talk: Shelter dogs give hope to recovering veterans – USA Today
Still, after months of grinding through meds and treatments and physical therapy from having developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in Iraq, Minnis He could, if he wanted, work with dogs at the Washington Humane Society, near Walter Reed Army

NYC prosecutors: Man arrested in Canada on fed charges he plotted to kill Americans in Iraq – Minneapolis Star Tribune
NEW YORK – A man was arrested in Canada on Wednesday on U.S. charges that he was a long-distance conspirator and booster for Tunisian jihadists in Iraq, urging them in a series of messages to kill “dog Americans” in suicide bombings. Federal prosecutors in

Army dog handler based at Fort Belvoir dies in Afghanistan – Washington Post
She had previously been in Iraq, her cousin said. Her Afghanistan assignment was her first as a dog handler, Carr said. After the blast Wednesday, he said, the dog was reportedly unhurt.

Death of female war-dog handler is first for active duty servicewomen – Chicago Sun-Times
She was on her third war deployment, but her first tour as a dog handler. Her dog, Jofa, was not injured. Since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began, military dogs have performed hundreds of tours in the war zones, where they are used to detect

Bark Off Reviews – Does Bark Off for Dogs Really Work To Control Dog Barking? – Zimbio
My concerns had been finally place to rest when I read in a testimonial that ultrasonic devices are put to use to train dogs by our U.S. Military. The testimonial was from a U.S. soldier in Iraq. He believed that he and his males, accompanied by their dog

Valley Hill dog rescuers are true heroes – Blueridgenow.com
The dog had gotten away from his yard There are many Americans today who would have done nothing in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is the same stick-your-heads-in-the-sand isolationism of the 1930s. They were America-firsters. Their chief spokesman

Graying Air Force dog making 4th deployment – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
When Lucky returned from Iraq last summer, it was thought his age and health issues would force him into retirement. “As long as a dog can work and he’s healthy, he can deploy,” said Tech. Sgt. Levi Wilson, one of the K-9 handlers at Fairchild in the 92nd

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Death of female war-dog handler is first for active duty servicewomen – Chicago Sun-Times
She was on her third war deployment, but her first tour as a dog handler. Her dog, Jofa, was not injured. Since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began, military dogs have performed hundreds of tours in the war zones, where they are used to detect

Walker Stapleton inherits budget woes — and a dog – Denver Post
Mike Coffman, who took the dog to the office every day when he was state treasurer through Treasurer Mark Hillman (appointed treasurer during Coffman’s tour of duty in Iraq), Treasurer Cary Kennedy and now Treasurer Walker Stapleton, who took office

Army dog handler based at Fort Belvoir dies in Afghanistan – Washington Post
She had previously been in Iraq, her cousin said. Her Afghanistan assignment was her first as a dog handler, Carr said. After the blast Wednesday, he said, the dog was reportedly unhurt.

Valley Hill dog rescuers are true heroes – Blueridgenow.com
The dog had gotten away from his yard There are many Americans today who would have done nothing in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is the same stick-your-heads-in-the-sand isolationism of the 1930s. They were America-firsters. Their chief spokesman

Graying Fairchild AFB dog making 4th deployment – Seattle Post Intelligencer
When Lucky returned from Iraq last summer, it was thought his age and health issues would force him into retirement. “As long as a dog can work and he’s healthy, he can deploy,” said Tech. Sgt. Levi Wilson, one of the K-9 handlers at Fairchild in the 92nd

Dog Daycare Franchise Raises $50,000 to Benefit Charities in 2010 – PRLog (free press release)
which provides food and supplies to military dogs stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, Dogtopia and all its franchisees partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure throughout the month of October and dedicated a portion of all services to the

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Auburn Developing Hi-Tech, Remote Doggie Guidance System – Switched

Auburn Developing Hi-Tech, Remote Doggie Guidance System
Switched
The handler conceivably commands the detection-dog via auditory tones, and steers it by triggering vibrations on the sides of the harness's "backpack.

Stamford’s Police Dogs Sniff Out Crime – The Daily Stamford


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Stamford's Police Dogs Sniff Out Crime
The Daily Stamford
The seventh is a black Labrador that will be used exclusively for bomb detection when it comes on board in March. "The dogs save officers countless man

Bomb threat suspect held on $50000 bond – BlueRidgeNow.com

Bomb threat suspect held on $50000 bond
BlueRidgeNow.com
Five hours later, a law enforcement team including a robot, an explosives detection dog and an officer wearing a bomb squad suit determined Gearing did not

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Injured Marine receives a rousing welcome home in Jackson – Asbury Park Press

Injured Marine receives a rousing welcome home in Jackson
Asbury Park Press
His dog, Grief, a German shepherd, was assigned to him. Brenner said he wasn't certain Grief would work out as a Patrol Explosives Detection dog.

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Stop Blair-baiting. No, really – Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

Stop Blair-baiting. No, really
Telegraph.co.uk (blog)
by the dogs of anti-war. Less metaphorically it can be defined as the constant incitement of hatred against Tony Blair for taking us to war in Iraq.

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Council must bring dog walkers to heel – Yorkshire Evening Post

Council must bring dog walkers to heel
Yorkshire Evening Post
Yet we still continue spending money that is ransacking the past, which must be running into millions, to get an answer as to why we went to war with Iraq.

Animal Files: Group helps animals that are soldiers’ pals – Reno Gazette-Journal

Animal Files: Group helps animals that are soldiers' pals
Reno Gazette-Journal
Sgt. Steven Christofferson was killed in Iraq in April 2008. He had been caring for two dogs he named Little Beats and Sally Bujo.

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‘Air laser’ tech could sniff bombs, probe atmos from afar – Register

'Air laser' tech could sniff bombs, probe atmos from afar
Register
Thus the very faint traces of explosive which are emitted from concealed bombs could be picked up – just as sniffer dogs can sometimes trace it – but from

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Dogs Help Veterans Cope With PTSD – WebWire (press release)

Dogs Help Veterans Cope With PTSD
WebWire (press release)
Nearly a third of the soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan report symptoms of severe PTSD, according to a new study by the Rand Corp.

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Marine Says La Mesa Pet Store Sold Him Sick Dog – KGTV San Diego

Marine Says La Mesa Pet Store Sold Him Sick Dog
KGTV San Diego
SAN DIEGO — An Iraq War veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder told 10News a La Mesa pet store sold him a sick dog. Marine Josh McClintock said he
U.S. Marine Left With Sick PuppyNBC San Diego
Pet Works Customer Mulls Lawsuit Over Sick Puppy's Vet ExpensesPatch

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Party Palace sets grand opening – Idaho State Journal

Party Palace sets grand opening
Idaho State Journal
Derrick Stephens, owner of BCS Hot Dogs — named after his brother who was killed in Iraq — will have his hot dogs and drinks available.

Soldier Loses Dog Cared For By Rocky Mountain Dog Trainers – KKTV 11 News

Soldier Loses Dog Cared For By Rocky Mountain Dog Trainers
KKTV 11 News
Washington says he trusted his dog, Ava would be in good hands. But when Chris came back from Iraq he says he got conflicting information from Scott.

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Soldier Loses Dog Cared For By Rocky Mountain Dog Trainers – KKTV 11 News

Soldier Loses Dog Cared For By Rocky Mountain Dog Trainers
KKTV 11 News
Washington says he trusted his dog, Ava would be in good hands. But when Chris came back from Iraq he says he got conflicting information from Scott.

Party Palace sets grand opening – Idaho State Journal

Party Palace sets grand opening
Idaho State Journal
Derrick Stephens, owner of BCS Hot Dogs — named after his brother who was killed in Iraq — will have his hot dogs and drinks available.

Council must bring dog walkers to heel – Yorkshire Evening Post

Council must bring dog walkers to heel
Yorkshire Evening Post
Yet we still continue spending money that is ransacking the past, which must be running into millions, to get an answer as to why we went to war with Iraq.

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Live! US: Ankle tags better than students’ arrest – Rediff
A thorough search was conducted at the DRM’s office and surrounding areas with the help of sniffer dogs and a bomb disposal squad Midnight Cowboy and the James Bond films, dies at 77. 13:38 PM Sonawane killer Popat Shinde dies of burns : Popat Shinde

Three-year-old boy dies trying to remove kite – Hindu
The miscreant made the call to the ticket booking clerk around 10 a.m. Bomb disposal and dog squads were immediately pressed into service to prevent any eventualities. However, after checking the railway station premises for more than an hour, the police

Toddler dies after being hit by family car – ninemsn
Man finds dog in block of ice on lawn Authorities have launched an animal cruelty investigation after a dog was discovered encased inside a block of ice on British Columbia man’s front lawn. Car bomb at funeral Egypt protester dies as activists rev up

Man dies after bashing mortar – Beeld
No-one else was injured,” said Jackson. Four more mortars found Members of the police’s bomb and dog unit were also on the scene and searched the scrapyard for more mortars. It is believed that another four were found in scrap metal that had been delivered on Tuesday.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: THESZ VS. ROGERS SETS THE STAGE FOR THE BIRTH OF THE WWWF – Pro Wrestling Insider
On this day in history in . 1939 – Dean Detton defeats Oki Shikina in Honolulu, Hawaii for the Hawaii Heavyweight Title. 1948 – The first World Heavyweight Champion of the current version of the National Wrestling Alliance, Orville Brown, dies at age 72

Texarkana soldier dies in Afghan fighting – Longview News-Journal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A 28-year-old soldier from Texarkana, Texas, is dead of wounds suffered when Afghan insurgents attacked her unit with an improvised bomb. Sgt The 2000 Arkansas High graduate was a dog handler assigned to the 212th Military Police

Conservative rebels chuckle about a dog in the snow – The Guardian
Dog not daft, it bolts. Man dies a death in the Yukon Miliband himself, looking at Bob and Tom B, suggested “the Bomb”. Downing Street is watching Miliband’s new team with interest, convinced – perhaps because of the dynamic between Cameron’s aides

3-war veteran dies in fire at his Oxford home – Anniston Star
It was that smoke that apparently killed not only Sparks, who was in an upstairs bedroom, but also the family dog, a 7-year-old Labrador named once when he witnessed a nuclear bomb test in the Bikini Atoll, another when he was in Germany at the time of

Man dies and three hurt in NSW crash – ninemsn
Man finds dog in block of ice on lawn Authorities have launched an animal cruelty investigation after a dog was discovered encased inside a block of ice on British Columbia man’s front lawn. Car bomb at funeral Egypt protester dies as activists rev up

Well-known Chesterfield K-9 dog Chaos dies – Voice News
with the International Police Working Dog Association. “We attended a canine academy together where I was taught how to train him,” Franks said. Trained to locate explosives and known as a bomb sniffing expert, Chaos was eventually certified to

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Meet Ciro, TPSO’s new bomb-detection dog – Tri Parish Times

Meet Ciro, TPSO's new bomb-detection dog
Tri Parish Times
With many requests for a bomb dog, TPSO had to borrow a dog from Lafourche Parish. Considering the nature of the oil industry and the amount of very

Dallas building evacuated for suspicious package – Houston Chronicle


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Dallas building evacuated for suspicious package
Houston Chronicle
© 2011 AP DALLAS — Authorities say a building in downtown Dallas has been evacuated after a bomb-sniffing dog alerted them to an overnight mail package in
One Main Place cleared after bomb scareBizjournals.com
Harmless Package Prompts Evacuation of One Main Place TowerMyFox Houston
Dallas Building Evacuated: One Main Place Gets Suspicious PackageHuffington Post
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Bomb Sniffing Plants Fight Terrorism – Fox News


Fox News
Bomb Sniffing Plants Fight Terrorism
Fox News
The redesigned plants are also highly sensitive, 100 times more sensitive than a bomb-sniffing dog. With such practical applications, the team has already
Plants That Earn Their KeepNew York Times
Grow Your Own Security: Prof Breeds Bomb-Spotting PlantsWired News (blog)
Can Detector Plants Become a New Anti-Terrorism Tool?Gather.com
The Daily Telegraph -Gizmodo Australia
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Rebecca’s War Dog of the Week: Military mascots from down under – Foreign Policy

Rebecca's War Dog of the Week: Military mascots from down under
Foreign Policy
By Rebecca Frankel Long before there were bomb detector dogs, canines found their way into the soldiers' battlefields and onto sailors' ships.

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Bomb dog Sardi reunited with handler – Sydney Morning Herald


Sydney Morning Herald
Bomb dog Sardi reunited with handler
Sydney Morning Herald
A bomb-sniffing dog missing in Afghanistan for more than a year after a clash with insurgents has been reunited with her handler on Australian soil.
Bomb dog foundITV.com
Wonder dog Sarbi returns to actionHerald Sun
Are war days over for bomb-sniffing rover?ABC Online
The Daily Telegraph -Adelaide Now
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Bomb Threat: Update – WABI

Bomb Threat: Update
WABI
He says the graffiti said there was a bomb in the bathroom of that residence hall. Carr says students were evacuated as a precaution and a bomb-sniffing dog

Tsawwassen office receives bomb threat – South Delta Leader

Tsawwassen office receives bomb threat
South Delta Leader
While police waited for the arrival of a bomb sniffing dog, a few dozen people waited on the sidewalks beyond the area cordoned off by yellow police tape.
Tsawwassen building evacuated after bomb threatDelta-Optimist

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Four Pipe Bombs Detonated in Bonneville County – KPVI-TV

Four Pipe Bombs Detonated in Bonneville County
KPVI-TV
The Idaho Falls Bomb Squad responds after a man finds four pipe bombs in Bonneville County. It happened around 2:00 Friday afternoon at the building once
Bombs Found In Bonneville Co. HomeLocalNews8.com

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Bomb Threat: Update – WABI

Bomb Threat: Update
WABI
A bomb-sniffing dog was brought in to access the situation and found nothing. Carr says they tried to make things as smooth for the students as possible.
Graffiti spells out bomb threat in CumbyThe Maine Campus

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Sheriff’s department dog trained in weapons detection – Eagle-Tribune
And although he is not a bomb dog, he can detect pipe bombs made with black powder Caron has another patrol dog, Buddy, a chocolate lab, who is trained in drug detection. “They tolerate each other,” Caron said of the two dogs. She brings both of them

Now, a new technology that can make sniffer canines super dogs – MSN India
London, Jan 23 (PTI) Trained dogs are capable of finding bombs the harness over longer distances and believes it could have implication for drug and bomb detection operations. “If I”m trying to locate drugs, I don”t necessarily want the cartel know

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Bomb Sniffing Plants Fight Terrorism – FOX News
The redesigned plants are also highly sensitive, 100 times more sensitive than a bomb-sniffing dog. With such practical applications, the team has already received a three-year $7.9 million grant from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency in the U.S

Bomb Is Found in Backpack Before March Honoring King – New York Times
The package, found before the morning march, prompted law enforcement to ask march officials to change their route and several businesses to evacuate as investigators sent in bomb-smelling dogs, a robot and specially trained officers. The Federal Bureau of

US roadside bomb casualties rise in Afghanistan – YAHOO!
Army Lt. Gen. Michael L. Oates, director of the organization, has said that additional explosive sensors, bomb analysts and specially trained dogs have helped battle the roadside bombs. He says that despite a rising number of incidents linked to the

Who’s this suspect in Kroger bomb threat? – Detroit Free Press
By 9:05 p.m., the bomb squad determined that the package was a fake, McCabe said. At the same time, police using a tracking dog followed the man’s scent to a nearby home where the trail was lost, he said. Vicodin is a widely abused prescription pain

Researchers say bomb-sniffing plants may flourish in the future – Boston Globe
Plants in the lab, when modified to sense TNT, the most commonly used explosive, reacted to levels one one-hundredth of anything a bomb-sniffing dog could muster, the paper said. The trick, which is still in refinement, is how to make sure the plant’s

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Toddler dies after being hit by family car – ninemsn
Man finds dog in block of ice on lawn Authorities have launched an animal cruelty investigation after a dog was discovered encased inside a block of ice on British Columbia man’s front lawn. Car bomb at funeral Egypt protester dies as activists rev up

Man dies and three hurt in NSW crash – ninemsn
Man finds dog in block of ice on lawn Authorities have launched an animal cruelty investigation after a dog was discovered encased inside a block of ice on British Columbia man’s front lawn. Car bomb at funeral Egypt protester dies as activists rev up

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Well-known Chesterfield K-9 dog Chaos dies – New Baltimore Voice Newspapers


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Well-known Chesterfield K-9 dog Chaos dies
New Baltimore Voice Newspapers
"Do we need a dog trained in bomb sniffing? No, but we definitely need two drug dogs and those dogs are also trained in tracking.

Roots of terrorism in Russia — an expert weighs in – CBC.ca


CBC.ca
Roots of terrorism in Russia — an expert weighs in
CBC.ca
Since 1996, more than 1000 people have died in terrorist attacks there. Only last spring, the world was sickened by a devastating bomb explosion in Moscow's

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Champion-bred retriever dies saving Marines – Marine Corps Times

Champion-bred retriever dies saving Marines
Marine Corps Times
Cole began life in Iowa where Steve Tull, a hunter and dog handler in Dover, Del., bought him for $3000. Tull wanted to try his hand at field trials with a

Police praise WA Australia Day behaviour – Ninemsn

Police praise WA Australia Day behaviour
Ninemsn
Chilling findPolice stunned by pet dog found encased in huge block of ice. Painful defeatInjury ends Rafael Nadal's quest for grand slam glory.

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Iraqi-Canadian arrested for alleged role in terror cell – National Post

Iraqi-Canadian arrested for alleged role in terror cell
National Post
On April 10, 2009, a Tunisian suicide bomber drove a dump truck through an Iraqi police checkpoint and detonated a bomb that killed five American soldiers

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Standing Up for Bullies, Taking the Rest of the Beef Out of ‘Taco Meat’ – SF Weekly (blog)

Standing Up for Bullies, Taking the Rest of the Beef Out of 'Taco Meat'
SF Weekly (blog)
28 2011 @ 1:38PM • Uh, did you know that if you live in SF, you can get a free spay or neuter at the SFSPCA for your dog or cat during the month of February

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Congresswoman critical, 6 dead in Tucson rampage – Boston Globe


Boston Globe
Congresswoman critical, 6 dead in Tucson rampage
Boston Globe
A vigil service last night outside her Tucson office was disrupted by a loud noise as a bomb squad worked to diffuse a “real strange device'' that resembled

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Conservative rebels chuckle about a dog in the snow – The Guardian


The Guardian
Conservative rebels chuckle about a dog in the snow
The Guardian
But first he must coax the dog to him. Dog not daft, it bolts. Man dies a death in the Yukon. The story appeals to rebellious Tory MPs in their more purple

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Authorities: Man used fake bomb to rob Independence Twp. pharmacy – Detroit News
Michigan State Police’s bomb squad determined that the bomb was a fake. The sheriff’s department brought in a tracking dog in an effort to find the robber. Text DETNEWS to 64636 to get breaking news alerts on your phone. The suspect is described as a white

Who’s this suspect in Kroger bomb threat? – Detroit Free Press
By 9:05 p.m., the bomb squad determined that the package was a fake, McCabe said. At the same time, police using a tracking dog followed the man’s scent to a nearby home where the trail was lost, he said. Vicodin is a widely abused prescription pain

Bomb Sniffing Plants Fight Terrorism – FOX News
The redesigned plants are also highly sensitive, 100 times more sensitive than a bomb-sniffing dog. With such practical applications, the team has already received a three-year $7.9 million grant from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency in the U.S

Michael Vick’s “Ticking Time Bomb” Dogs Saved and Safe – Salon
Commonly called “pit bulls”, the type of dogs that Michael Vick used in his dog fighting operation is easily recognizable. Indeed, these types of dogs are feared in many parts of the country. Some people just look at these dogs and consider them dangerous

One Main Place cleared after bomb scare – Birmingham Business Journal
Office tenants and retailers are returning to work at One Main Place in downtown Dallas after authorities cleared a suspicious package targeted by a bomb-sniffing dog Thursday morning. Dallas Police say the package was x-rayed and cleared after no harmful

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World Cup theatre of war, dogs of war needed – Sunday Observer


Sunday Observer
World Cup theatre of war, dogs of war needed
Sunday Observer
It is the consensus that the squad announced are not dogs of war who have fought and won, but like one wag described it 'Spice girls'.

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No. 3 War Eagles blitz No. 8 Dogs for another signature win – Jackson Clarion Ledger

No. 3 War Eagles blitz No. 8 Dogs for another signature win
Jackson Clarion Ledger
The War Eagles looked like a serious championship contender on Saturday in a battle of ranked teams. No. 3 Wayne County used its pressure defense to jump on

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Rebecca’s War Dog of the Week: They call it the ‘Walter Reed’ for canines – Foreign Policy


Foreign Policy
Rebecca's War Dog of the Week: They call it the 'Walter Reed' for canines
Foreign Policy
(Like this photo above of war dog, Taker, who's getting a root canal at Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province.) While there are on-the-ground veterinarians

How Crazy is Cooking For Your Dog? – The Stir (blog)


The Stir (blog)
How Crazy is Cooking For Your Dog?
The Stir (blog)
Honestly, I'm not trying to start another dog vs. babies war, but are you kidding me with this? Of course, if you only have dogs and no kids,

Beware the ‘Dogs of War’ – Herald Sun

Beware the 'Dogs of War'
Herald Sun
New recruit Tolman agreed that the club had bought well to complement the hardnosed culture that has surrounded the bruising "Dogs of War" packs of the

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Hospital helps military dogs, injured in battle, go through rehab – NECN

Hospital helps military dogs, injured in battle, go through rehab
NECN
(NECN/CNN) – During war, military dogs can help save lives by detecting bombs and other dangers. But, when a dog is injured, what happens to that animal

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Bomb Is Found in Backpack Before March Honoring King – New York Times
The package, found before the morning march, prompted law enforcement to ask march officials to change their route and several businesses to evacuate as investigators sent in bomb-smelling dogs, a robot and specially trained officers. The Federal Bureau of

Michael Vick’s “Ticking Time Bomb” Dogs Saved and Safe – Salon
Commonly called “pit bulls”, the type of dogs that Michael Vick used in his dog fighting operation is easily recognizable. Indeed, these types of dogs are feared in many parts of the country. Some people just look at these dogs and consider them dangerous

Super Bowl security tight with low-flying planes, bomb-sniffing dogs, SWAT officers, police robots – Dallas Morning News
Don’t be alarmed by those low-flying government planes, bomb-sniffing dogs, magnetometers, high-tech mobile command centers, SWAT officers, police horses or robots you may see throughout North Texas in the run-up to Super Bowl XLV next week, law

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Researchers say bomb-sniffing plants may flourish in the future – Boston Globe
Plants in the lab, when modified to sense TNT, the most commonly used explosive, reacted to levels one one-hundredth of anything a bomb-sniffing dog could muster, the paper said. The trick, which is still in refinement, is how to make sure the plant’s

One Main Place cleared after bomb scare – Birmingham Business Journal
Office tenants and retailers are returning to work at One Main Place in downtown Dallas after authorities cleared a suspicious package targeted by a bomb-sniffing dog Thursday morning. Dallas Police say the package was x-rayed and cleared after no harmful

Who’s this suspect in Kroger bomb threat? – Detroit Free Press
By 9:05 p.m., the bomb squad determined that the package was a fake, McCabe said. At the same time, police using a tracking dog followed the man’s scent to a nearby home where the trail was lost, he said. Vicodin is a widely abused prescription pain

Authorities: Man used fake bomb to rob Independence Twp. pharmacy – Detroit News
Michigan State Police’s bomb squad determined that the bomb was a fake. The sheriff’s department brought in a tracking dog in an effort to find the robber. Text DETNEWS to 64636 to get breaking news alerts on your phone. The suspect is described as a white

Grow Your Own Security: Prof Breeds Bomb-Spotting Plants – Wired News
Eventually, Medford expects to bring the bomb-detecting plants to market through genetically Medford says her goal is to get her plants as sensitive as a dog’s nose . And the best part? Because the proteins can live in any plant, there’s no

U.S. roadside bomb casualties up 60 percent in Afghanistan – North County Times
Army Lt. Gen. Michael L. Oates, director of the organization, has said that additional explosive sensors, bomb analysts and specially trained dogs have helped battle the roadside bombs. He says that despite a rising number of incidents linked to the

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Well-known Chesterfield K-9 dog Chaos dies – New Baltimore Voice Newspapers


New Baltimore Voice Newspapers
Well-known Chesterfield K-9 dog Chaos dies
New Baltimore Voice Newspapers
"Do we need a dog trained in bomb sniffing? No, but we definitely need two drug dogs and those dogs are also trained in tracking.

BUS BLAST TOLL CLIMBS TO 5 – Journal Online


Journal Online
BUS BLAST TOLL CLIMBS TO 5
Journal Online
A policeman and a bomb-sniffing dog inspect a bus terminal in Cubao, Quezon City. Strict security checks were implemented in air and seaports, bus terminals

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January 29, 2011

Dog mauled to death at doggy daycare – WISH

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Dog mauled to death at doggy daycare – WISH


WISH
Dog mauled to death at doggy daycare
WISH
In Indiana there's no license requirement to operate a pet daycare. Annabelle's family says they didn't know she'd be playing with other dogs when they
Beagles kill small dog at dog daycare facilityExaminer.com
Owners of dog killed at kennel want answersFox 59

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Pet killed after being left at doggie daycare – Fox 31 KDVR.com

Pet killed after being left at doggie daycare
Fox 31 KDVR.com
Cheri Brethour trusted a doggie daycare to take care of pet, but instead her dog Jynx was found dead on Highway 24 the next day. "She was my baby," Brethour

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Hattie to offer pooches a little bit of pampering – Twinsburg Bulletin

Hattie to offer pooches a little bit of pampering
Twinsburg Bulletin
"The doggie day care is a great experience for dog owners who know that while they are away or at work, their dogs are experiencing great care from our

Dog day care offers Erie pooch parents a place to take pups – GoErie.com

Dog day care offers Erie pooch parents a place to take pups
GoErie.com
Numerous businesses in Erie County offer dog walking, sitting, boarding and, more recently, day care. The newest of these, Peninsula Pups Doggie Daycare,

Not able to take your dog for a run? Check out Run Day Care for Dogs – OregonLive.com (blog)


OregonLive.com (blog)
Not able to take your dog for a run? Check out Run Day Care for Dogs
OregonLive.com (blog)
Day Care for Dogs, serving dogs in the Portland, Oregon area. We're posting this because we love running dogs (remember our Running Dog of the Week feature?

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New dog daycare opens in Lewiston – Lewiston Sun Journal


Lewiston Sun Journal
New dog daycare opens in Lewiston
Lewiston Sun Journal
LEWISTON — Lisa Poulin and Bruce Bilodeau announce the recent opening of their new business, Doggone Fun Doggy Daycare and Boarding Facility, at 528

It’s A Dog’s World Daycare – FOX19

It's A Dog's World Daycare
FOX19
It's A Dog's World Day Care in Lebanon, Ohio is designed with your pet's safety and comfort in mind. We built our new facility so we can provide dogs with

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Dog day care offers Erie pooch parents a place to take pups – GoErie.com

Dog day care offers Erie pooch parents a place to take pups
GoErie.com
Peninsula Pups Doggie Daycare opens today at 801 W. 12th St. The facility, which Freitag said runs like one for children, will be open Mondays through

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Michael Vick’s “Ticking Time Bomb” Dogs Saved and Safe – Salon
Commonly called “pit bulls”, the type of dogs that Michael Vick used in his dog fighting operation is easily recognizable. Indeed, these types of dogs are feared in many parts of the country. Some people just look at these dogs and consider them dangerous

Authorities: Man used fake bomb to rob Independence Twp. pharmacy – Detroit News
Michigan State Police’s bomb squad determined that the bomb was a fake. The sheriff’s department brought in a tracking dog in an effort to find the robber. Text DETNEWS to 64636 to get breaking news alerts on your phone. The suspect is described as a white

9/11 survivor pitches idea for kennel in St. Cloud to train public safety dogs – St. Cloud Times
In subsequent years, Hughes worked as a canine handler and supervised bomb sweeps at major events. But he saw a growing problem of not enough dogs to do the job. His experience surviving the terrorist attacks and commitment to public safety inspired him to

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Super Bowl security tight with low-flying planes, bomb-sniffing dogs, SWAT officers, police robots – Dallas Morning News
Don’t be alarmed by those low-flying government planes, bomb-sniffing dogs, magnetometers, high-tech mobile command centers, SWAT officers, police horses or robots you may see throughout North Texas in the run-up to Super Bowl XLV next week, law

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Dogs of war: sniffer dogs lead the way in Afghanistan – Telegraph.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk
Dogs of war: sniffer dogs lead the way in Afghanistan
Telegraph.co.uk
Last year Treo, another eight-year-old labrador, received the award when working as a 'forward detection dog'. He turned up two 'daisy chain' bombs

Injured Marine receives a rousing welcome home in Jackson – Asbury Park Press

Injured Marine receives a rousing welcome home in Jackson
Asbury Park Press
His dog, Grief, a German shepherd, was assigned to him. Brenner said he wasn't certain Grief would work out as a Patrol Explosives Detection dog.

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Stamford’s Police Dogs Sniff Out Crime – The Daily Stamford


The Daily Stamford
Stamford's Police Dogs Sniff Out Crime
The Daily Stamford
The seventh is a black Labrador that will be used exclusively for bomb detection when it comes on board in March. "The dogs save officers countless man

Super Bowl security tight with low-flying planes, bomb-sniffing dogs, SWAT … – Dallas Morning News


Dallas Morning News
Super Bowl security tight with low-flying planes, bomb-sniffing dogs, SWAT
Dallas Morning News
Bomb detection dogs from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are sweeping the Dallas Convention Center, site of the NFL Experience,

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Auburn Developing Hi-Tech, Remote Doggie Guidance System – Switched

Auburn Developing Hi-Tech, Remote Doggie Guidance System
Switched
The handler conceivably commands the detection-dog via auditory tones, and steers it by triggering vibrations on the sides of the harness's "backpack.

Homeland Security Developing Bomb-Sniffing Plants – Complex.com


Complex.com
Homeland Security Developing Bomb-Sniffing Plants
Complex.com
Bomb detection at your local airport is about to get a lot greener. No, security guards aren't going to

A perfect pair – University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily

A perfect pair
University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily
A wave of bomb threats the University received following Sept. 11 prompted police officials to begin using explosive detection dogs, Keaton said.

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Soldier Loses Dog Cared For By Rocky Mountain Dog Trainers – KKTV 11 News

Soldier Loses Dog Cared For By Rocky Mountain Dog Trainers
KKTV 11 News
Washington says he trusted his dog, Ava would be in good hands. But when Chris came back from Iraq he says he got conflicting information from Scott.

Armored carriers, bomb-sniffing dogs on standby for Super Bowl security – WFAA

Armored carriers, bomb-sniffing dogs on standby for Super Bowl security
WFAA
The FBI brought a mine-resistant armored personnel carrier that was developed for the war in Iraq. The bureau will have four of the carriers on standby.

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Injured Marine receives a rousing welcome home in Jackson – Asbury Park Press

Injured Marine receives a rousing welcome home in Jackson
Asbury Park Press
His dog, Grief, a German shepherd, was assigned to him. Brenner said he wasn't certain Grief would work out as a Patrol Explosives Detection dog.

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Sarbi Meets Local Media – Australian Department of Defence


Sydney Morning Herald
Sarbi Meets Local Media
Australian Department of Defence
After a much anticipated arrival, Sarbi and her handler SGT 'D' met with local media at the Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) Section, Steele Barracks Moorebank
Bomb dog Sardi reunited with handlerSydney Morning Herald
Sarbi the wonder dog heading back into the frayThe Daily Telegraph
Missing Afghanistan War Dog Reunited With OwnerDog Magazine dot net
Adelaide Now
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Researchers say bomb-sniffing plants may flourish in the future – Boston Globe
Plants in the lab, when modified to sense TNT, the most commonly used explosive, reacted to levels one one-hundredth of anything a bomb-sniffing dog could muster, the paper said. The trick, which is still in refinement, is how to make sure the plant’s

Bomb Sniffing Plants Fight Terrorism – FOX News
The redesigned plants are also highly sensitive, 100 times more sensitive than a bomb-sniffing dog. With such practical applications, the team has already received a three-year $7.9 million grant from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency in the U.S

Michael Vick’s “Ticking Time Bomb” Dogs Saved and Safe – Salon
Commonly called “pit bulls”, the type of dogs that Michael Vick used in his dog fighting operation is easily recognizable. Indeed, these types of dogs are feared in many parts of the country. Some people just look at these dogs and consider them dangerous

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Two teens arrested in bomb threats at Miramar middle school – Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
Both threats forced the school’s evacuation and tied up police resources, including a bomb-sniffing dog. Police accuse the male student of being involved in both threats and charged him with two counts of making a false bomb threat, officials said.

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Are you barking up the wrong tree about it raining cats and dogs? – MLive.com
It’s raining cats and dogs out there. Plus, milk costs an arm and a leg these c) The phrase began as a bit of black humor by Civil War surgeons, who amputated first and asked questions later. Their services, they joked, were so expensive, the poor

January 28, 2011

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How Crazy is Cooking For Your Dog? – The Stir (blog)


The Stir (blog)
How Crazy is Cooking For Your Dog?
The Stir (blog)
Honestly, I'm not trying to start another dog vs. babies war, but are you kidding me with this? Of course, if you only have dogs and no kids,

Don’t judge pit bulls by a stereotype – Red and Black


Red and Black
Don't judge pit bulls by a stereotype
Red and Black
Sergeant Stubby, a pit bull mix, remains the most decorated war dog in United States history, according to the Smithsonian Institution.

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Three-year-old boy dies trying to remove kite – Hindu
The miscreant made the call to the ticket booking clerk around 10 a.m. Bomb disposal and dog squads were immediately pressed into service to prevent any eventualities. However, after checking the railway station premises for more than an hour, the police

Well-known Chesterfield K-9 dog Chaos dies – Voice News
with the International Police Working Dog Association. “We attended a canine academy together where I was taught how to train him,” Franks said. Trained to locate explosives and known as a bomb sniffing expert, Chaos was eventually certified to

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: THESZ VS. ROGERS SETS THE STAGE FOR THE BIRTH OF THE WWWF – Pro Wrestling Insider
On this day in history in . 1939 – Dean Detton defeats Oki Shikina in Honolulu, Hawaii for the Hawaii Heavyweight Title. 1948 – The first World Heavyweight Champion of the current version of the National Wrestling Alliance, Orville Brown, dies at age 72

Updated: Man burned in explosion dies – WWMT
Faught says the blast didn’t make a loud noise, but it looked like a bomb went off. He says he ran outside to see what had happened, and found two women who lived at the apartment house searching for their dog, which had run away following the blast.

Man dies after bashing mortar – Beeld
No-one else was injured,” said Jackson. Four more mortars found Members of the police’s bomb and dog unit were also on the scene and searched the scrapyard for more mortars. It is believed that another four were found in scrap metal that had been delivered on Tuesday.

Texarkana soldier dies in Afghan fighting – Longview News-Journal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A 28-year-old soldier from Texarkana, Texas, is dead of wounds suffered when Afghan insurgents attacked her unit with an improvised bomb. Sgt The 2000 Arkansas High graduate was a dog handler assigned to the 212th Military Police

Man dies and three hurt in NSW crash – ninemsn
Man finds dog in block of ice on lawn Authorities have launched an animal cruelty investigation after a dog was discovered encased inside a block of ice on British Columbia man’s front lawn. Car bomb at funeral Egypt protester dies as activists rev up

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Dogs of war – Canine heroes killed in Iraq and Afghanistan wars hailed – Scottish Daily Record

Dogs of war – Canine heroes killed in Iraq and Afghanistan wars hailed
Scottish Daily Record
ARMY chiefs have revealed the heroic lives and deaths of five British Army dogs in Iraq and Afghanistan. The military working dogs were killed in action

Soldier Loses Dog Cared for by Rocky Mountain Dog Trainers – KKTV 11 News

Soldier Loses Dog Cared for by Rocky Mountain Dog Trainers
KKTV 11 News
Washington says he trusted his dog, Ava would be in good hands. But when Chris came back from Iraq he says he got conflicting information from Scott.

Wellington-area dog-rescue operation assisted by Marcus can remain open … – Palm Beach Post


Palm Beach Post
Wellington-area dog-rescue operation assisted by Marcus can remain open
Palm Beach Post
Winning numbers More than 200 men and women with ties to Florida have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. By Jennifer Sorentrue A Wellington-area

Marine Says La Mesa Pet Store Sold Him Sick Dog – KGTV San Diego

Marine Says La Mesa Pet Store Sold Him Sick Dog
KGTV San Diego
SAN DIEGO — An Iraq War veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder told 10News a La Mesa pet store sold him a sick dog. Marine Josh McClintock said he
U.S. Marine Left With Sick PuppyNBC San Diego
Pet Works Customer Mulls Lawsuit Over Sick Puppy's Vet ExpensesPatch

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Armored carriers, bomb-sniffing dogs on standby for Super Bowl security – WFAA

Armored carriers, bomb-sniffing dogs on standby for Super Bowl security
WFAA
The FBI brought a mine-resistant armored personnel carrier that was developed for the war in Iraq. The bureau will have four of the carriers on standby.

and more »

Separation Brings Sorrow In Army Wives’ Stories – NPR

Separation Brings Sorrow In Army Wives' Stories
NPR
Siobhan Fallon's husband, an Army major, has been away for half of the six years they've been married — deployed twice to Iraq and once to

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MCLB has a group of super dogs – WALB 10
Even now more than two hundred working dogs, are serving with U.S. Forces in Iraq. Man’s best friend has proven himself to help in more ways than one. In a matter of seconds, Man’s best friend, could easily turn into our worst enemy. “We use them on base for security.

NYC prosecutors: Man arrested in Canada on fed charges he plotted to kill Americans in Iraq – Minneapolis Star Tribune
NEW YORK – A man was arrested in Canada on Wednesday on U.S. charges that he was a long-distance conspirator and booster for Tunisian jihadists in Iraq, urging them in a series of messages to kill “dog Americans” in suicide bombings. Federal prosecutors in

Death of female war-dog handler is first for active duty servicewomen – Chicago Sun-Times
She was on her third war deployment, but her first tour as a dog handler. Her dog, Jofa, was not injured. Since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began, military dogs have performed hundreds of tours in the war zones, where they are used to detect

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Marine Says La Mesa Pet Store Sold Him Sick Dog – San Diego Channel
SAN DIEGO — An Iraq War veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder told 10News a La Mesa pet store sold him a sick dog. Marine Josh McClintock said he purchased Minnie Moo from Pet Works in La Mesa and told 10News his dog came with an unusual guarantee.

Graying Fairchild AFB dog making 4th deployment – Seattle Post Intelligencer
When Lucky returned from Iraq last summer, it was thought his age and health issues would force him into retirement. “As long as a dog can work and he’s healthy, he can deploy,” said Tech. Sgt. Levi Wilson, one of the K-9 handlers at Fairchild in the 92nd

Pet Talk: Shelter dogs give hope to recovering veterans – USA Today
Still, after months of grinding through meds and treatments and physical therapy from having developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in Iraq, Minnis He could, if he wanted, work with dogs at the Washington Humane Society, near Walter Reed Army

Bark Off Reviews – Does Bark Off for Dogs Really Work To Control Dog Barking? – Zimbio
My concerns had been finally place to rest when I read in a testimonial that ultrasonic devices are put to use to train dogs by our U.S. Military. The testimonial was from a U.S. soldier in Iraq. He believed that he and his males, accompanied by their dog

Graying Air Force dog making 4th deployment – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
When Lucky returned from Iraq last summer, it was thought his age and health issues would force him into retirement. “As long as a dog can work and he’s healthy, he can deploy,” said Tech. Sgt. Levi Wilson, one of the K-9 handlers at Fairchild in the 92nd

Army dog handler based at Fort Belvoir dies in Afghanistan – Washington Post
She had previously been in Iraq, her cousin said. Her Afghanistan assignment was her first as a dog handler, Carr said. After the blast Wednesday, he said, the dog was reportedly unhurt.

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The Best Defense: Rebecca’s war dog of the week: Military mascots from down under – Foreign Policy

The Best Defense: Rebecca's war dog of the week: Military mascots from down under
Foreign Policy
I discovered this week, that Australia's Royal Forces have a particularly rich war-dog history. I came across a remarkable find, an on-line cache of old

Hospital helps military dogs, injured in battle, go through rehab – NECN

Hospital helps military dogs, injured in battle, go through rehab
NECN
(NECN/CNN) – During war, military dogs can help save lives by detecting bombs and other dangers. But, when a dog is injured, what happens to that animal

and more »

World Cup theatre of war, dogs of war needed – Sunday Observer


Sunday Observer
World Cup theatre of war, dogs of war needed
Sunday Observer
It is the consensus that the squad announced are not dogs of war who have fought and won, but like one wag described it 'Spice girls'.

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Beware the ‘Dogs of War’ – Herald Sun

Beware the 'Dogs of War'
Herald Sun
New recruit Tolman agreed that the club had bought well to complement the hardnosed culture that has surrounded the bruising "Dogs of War" packs of the

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Australia’s Fighting Dogs – A War Dog Photo Essay – Foreign Policy

Australia's Fighting Dogs – A War Dog Photo Essay
Foreign Policy
BY REBECCA FRANKEL | JANUARY 28, 2011 Part of the pack: While dogs were frequently at the side of Aussie officers long before Wordl War II, military dogs

Don’t judge pit bulls by a stereotype – Red and Black


Red and Black
Don't judge pit bulls by a stereotype
Red and Black
Sergeant Stubby, a pit bull mix, remains the most decorated war dog in United States history, according to the Smithsonian Institution.

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Don’t judge pit bulls by a stereotype – Red and Black


Red and Black
Don't judge pit bulls by a stereotype
Red and Black
Sergeant Stubby, a pit bull mix, remains the most decorated war dog in United States history, according to the Smithsonian Institution.

and more »

Australia’s Fighting Dogs – A War Dog Photo Essay – Foreign Policy

Australia's Fighting Dogs – A War Dog Photo Essay
Foreign Policy
BY REBECCA FRANKEL | JANUARY 28, 2011 Part of the pack: While dogs were frequently at the side of Aussie officers long before Wordl War II, military dogs

World Cup theatre of war, dogs of war needed – Sunday Observer


Sunday Observer
World Cup theatre of war, dogs of war needed
Sunday Observer
It is the consensus that the squad announced are not dogs of war who have fought and won, but like one wag described it 'Spice girls'.

and more »

Rebecca’s War Dog of the Week: They call it the ‘Walter Reed’ for canines – Foreign Policy


Foreign Policy
Rebecca's War Dog of the Week: They call it the 'Walter Reed' for canines
Foreign Policy
(Like this photo above of war dog, Taker, who's getting a root canal at Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province.) While there are on-the-ground veterinarians

Death of female war-dog handler is first for active duty servicewomen – Chicago Sun-Times

Death of female war-dog handler is first for active duty servicewomen
Chicago Sun-Times
The recent death of an Army sergeant in Afghanistan marks the first time a female war-dog handler has been killed in action in any US war, according to

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Hospital helps military dogs, injured in battle, go through rehab – NECN

Hospital helps military dogs, injured in battle, go through rehab
NECN
(NECN/CNN) – During war, military dogs can help save lives by detecting bombs and other dangers. But, when a dog is injured, what happens to that animal

and more »

Skepticism Dogs War Policies – Aviation Week


Aviation Week
Skepticism Dogs War Policies
Aviation Week
David Petraeus to lead US and allied forces in Afghanistan, questions about the direction of the war were met with pleas for patience, as the American

and more »

The Best Defense: Rebecca’s war dog of the week: Military mascots from down under – Foreign Policy

The Best Defense: Rebecca's war dog of the week: Military mascots from down under
Foreign Policy
I discovered this week, that Australia's Royal Forces have a particularly rich war-dog history. I came across a remarkable find, an on-line cache of old

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Not able to take your dog for a run? Check out Run Day Care for Dogs – Oregonian

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Not able to take your dog for a run? Check out Run Day Care for Dogs – Oregonian
Our private 200 acre forest offers a breath of fresh air from home and the regular city daycare program. Dogs are divided into a hiking or running group depending on agility and exercise needs. Weather permitting, every dog gets a wash down and is then

DOG DAYCARE: A cozy option for pets during frigid temps – KWWL
HIAWATHA (KWWL)– Eastern Iowa is expected to see the coldest temperatures of the year this week. If it feels too cold to be outside for you, it means it’s also too cold for your pets. Animal control officers are urging pet owners to supervise and limit

Roommates open cage free pet grooming, daycare – Natchez Democrat
For “Doggie Daycare” dogs can stay for up to 10 hours and spend time Lord knows, both of us have been dog owners for most of our whole lives,” Castillo said. Castillo, who calls herself “the silent partner” in their business, works full-time

Pet killed after being left at doggie daycare – KDVR.com
EVANS, Colo. — Cheri Brethour trusted a doggie daycare to take care of pet, but instead her dog Jynx was found dead on Highway 24 the next day. “She was my baby,” Brethour told FOX31 News, and now she regrets trusting The Dog House in Evans with her precious pet.

How caregivers can cope with Alzheimer’s – msnbc.com
Some other tips that she taught me were to fold laundry together (especially mixing and matching socks), brush the dog, or collect shells on the beach and other available resources such as adult daycare and activity programs (when necessary). 

Pets Rescued from Fire at Valley Dog – msnbc.com
That fire sparked up around 1:30 Monday morning at Valley Dog- a pet care facility on East Luzerne Avenue. Several rooms inside were severely damaged. Four dogs were rescued from the facility– which provides doggy daycare, grooming, and training and

Check our latest winter photo gallery and add your pictures – Abington Mariner
We’ve been collecting readers’ photos of wintertime fun, and with the last blast of snow to hit New England, we expect there are plenty more out there worth sharing. Please consider sending your own winter pictures to share with our readers. To see

Disney on Ice presents ‘Toy Story 3′ – KABC
Woody reminds the gang that they are still Andy’s toys and they reminisce over their many adventures as Buzz Lightyear defeats Evil Emperor Zurg; Woody meets up with Jessie on the set of their TV show, “Woody’s Roundup”; and Slinky Dog, Rex, Bullseye, Hamm

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Iraqi-Canadian arrested for alleged role in terror cell – National Post

Iraqi-Canadian arrested for alleged role in terror cell
National Post
On April 10, 2009, a Tunisian suicide bomber drove a dump truck through an Iraqi police checkpoint and detonated a bomb that killed five American soldiers

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2 tappers wounded by Yala bomb. – Bangkok Post

2 tappers wounded by Yala bomb.
Bangkok Post
A dead dog believed to have died from poisoning was also found. Bomb experts said the bomb, weighing about 6 kg, was believed to have been planted on Sunday

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Obama calls for more federal spending on clean energy, IT – CNET

Obama calls for more federal spending on clean energy, IT
CNET
Healthcare won't go down because no one can afford it, more people will simply die from easily treatable problems, more children will die because their

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Heavy precipitation entering the area – Washington Post

Heavy precipitation entering the area
Washington Post
Well, I see light clouds, that look like they want to drop a bomb on us. Rain, a little sleet. Is it possible that here in Manassas my car with get power

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Champion-bred retriever dies saving Marines – Marine Corps Times

Champion-bred retriever dies saving Marines
Marine Corps Times
Cole began life in Iowa where Steve Tull, a hunter and dog handler in Dover, Del., bought him for $3000. Tull wanted to try his hand at field trials with a

Separate race, disability commissioners – Ninemsn

Separate race, disability commissioners
Ninemsn
Car bomb at funeral kills 40 in BaghdadA car bomb has ripped through a funeral tent in a mainly Shi'ite area of Baghdad, the deadliest in a series of

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Dogs of war: sniffer dogs lead the way in Afghanistan – Telegraph.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk
Dogs of war: sniffer dogs lead the way in Afghanistan
Telegraph.co.uk
For as long as armies have fought, there have been dogs of war. Two and a half millennia ago the Lydians in Anatolia had fighting-dog battalions; dogs were

LG wins a pair – Pryor Daily Times

LG wins a pair
Pryor Daily Times
The boys, ranked fifth in Class 4A, cruised as expected, taking a 63-27 decision over the Wardogs. It was their fifth straight win.

Skepticism Dogs War Policies – Aviation Week


Aviation Week
Skepticism Dogs War Policies
Aviation Week
David Petraeus to lead US and allied forces in Afghanistan, questions about the direction of the war were met with pleas for patience, as the American

and more »

Marine Says La Mesa Pet Store Sold Him Sick Dog – KGTV San Diego

Marine Says La Mesa Pet Store Sold Him Sick Dog
KGTV San Diego
SAN DIEGO — An Iraq War veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder told 10News a La Mesa pet store sold him a sick dog. Marine Josh McClintock said he

and more »

Hospital helps military dogs, injured in battle, go through rehab – NECN

Hospital helps military dogs, injured in battle, go through rehab
NECN
(NECN/CNN) – During war, military dogs can help save lives by detecting bombs and other dangers. But, when a dog is injured, what happens to that animal

and more »

Rebecca’s War Dog of the Week: They call it the ‘Walter Reed’ for canines – Foreign Policy


Foreign Policy
Rebecca's War Dog of the Week: They call it the 'Walter Reed' for canines
Foreign Policy
(Like this photo above of war dog, Taker, who's getting a root canal at Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province.) While there are on-the-ground veterinarians

Beware the ‘Dogs of War’ – Herald Sun

Beware the 'Dogs of War'
Herald Sun
New recruit Tolman agreed that the club had bought well to complement the hardnosed culture that has surrounded the bruising "Dogs of War" packs of the

and more »

World Cup theatre of war, dogs of war needed – Sunday Observer


Sunday Observer
World Cup theatre of war, dogs of war needed
Sunday Observer
It is the consensus that the squad announced are not dogs of war who have fought and won, but like one wag described it 'Spice girls'.

and more »

Death of female war-dog handler is first for active duty servicewomen – Chicago Sun-Times

Death of female war-dog handler is first for active duty servicewomen
Chicago Sun-Times
The recent death of an Army sergeant in Afghanistan marks the first time a female war-dog handler has been killed in action in any US war, according to

and more »

Don’t judge pit bulls by a stereotype – Red and Black


Red and Black
Don't judge pit bulls by a stereotype
Red and Black
Sergeant Stubby, a pit bull mix, remains the most decorated war dog in United States history, according to the Smithsonian Institution.

and more »

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Hike for our heroes – KVUE

Hike for our heroes
KVUE
A few companions have been along for the journey, his wife and two dogs. “I have along with me, my wife. I proposed to her at mile 100 and we got married at

and more »

Dogs of war – Canine heroes killed in Iraq and Afghanistan wars hailed – Scottish Daily Record

Dogs of war – Canine heroes killed in Iraq and Afghanistan wars hailed
Scottish Daily Record
ARMY chiefs have revealed the heroic lives and deaths of five British Army dogs in Iraq and Afghanistan. The military working dogs were killed in action

Armored carriers, bomb-sniffing dogs on standby for Super Bowl security – WFAA

Armored carriers, bomb-sniffing dogs on standby for Super Bowl security
WFAA
The FBI brought a mine-resistant armored personnel carrier that was developed for the war in Iraq. The bureau will have four of the carriers on standby.

and more »

Wellington-area dog-rescue operation assisted by Marcus can remain open … – Palm Beach Post


Palm Beach Post
Wellington-area dog-rescue operation assisted by Marcus can remain open
Palm Beach Post
Winning numbers More than 200 men and women with ties to Florida have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. By Jennifer Sorentrue A Wellington-area

Rave Reviews for Vet-Stem’s Therapies for Dogs and Horses – Patch

Rave Reviews for Vet-Stem's Therapies for Dogs and Horses
Patch
One recipient is US Marine Corps bomb-sniffing canine Lex, who was stationed in Iraq, where he received injuries in a rocket-propelled grenade blast in 2007

Devangshu Datta: Hunting for IEDs – Business Standard

Devangshu Datta: Hunting for IEDs
Business Standard
IED-detection via olfactory means depends heavily on sniffer dogs. Canines (“K-9s” in jargon) are far more effective and efficient than the best available

and more »

Marine Says La Mesa Pet Store Sold Him Sick Dog – KGTV San Diego

Marine Says La Mesa Pet Store Sold Him Sick Dog
KGTV San Diego
SAN DIEGO — An Iraq War veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder told 10News a La Mesa pet store sold him a sick dog. Marine Josh McClintock said he
U.S. Marine Left With Sick PuppyNBC San Diego
Pet Works Customer Mulls Lawsuit Over Sick Puppy's Vet ExpensesPatch

all 4 news articles »

January 27, 2011

Labrador retriever is again the most popular dog in America; 3 breeds added to AKC registry – Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Labrador retriever is again the most popular dog in America; 3 breeds added to AKC registry – Minneapolis Star Tribune
NEW YORK – The American Kennel Club says the Labrador retriever is the most popular dog in America for the 20th straight year. The German shepherd is ranked second, with the Yorkshire terrier third, the beagle fourth and golden retriever fifth. The AKC

Lab ranked Houston’s 2010 top dog – Birmingham Business Journal
The bulldog is on the move in Houston. According to the American Kennel Club ’s 2010 ranking of the most popular AKC-registered dog breeds in the U.S., the bulldog is now at No. 3 in the Houston area — up from 4th place in 2009 and 5th place in 2008.

Portland’s Most Popular Dog Breeds – kptv.com
PORTLAND, Ore. — The American Kennel Club has just released its rankings of top dog breeds in the country, and the Labrador retriever is once again Portland’s favorite pooch. Coming in second is the German shepherd, followed by the golden retriever. The

American Kennel Club releases list of most popular dog breeds in 2010 – KYTV
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced its nationwide registration statistics Wednesday, revealing, for the 20th consecutive year, the Labrador retriever is the most popular breed in America. This year’s list included some shakeups in the top 10: the

19th-century favorite enjoys new popularity among dog breeds – San Jose Mercury News
Enjoying its greatest popularity in 100 years, the bulldog has risen to No. 6 among the most popular dog breeds in the United States. But the pugnacious gristle ball is still far from unseating the Labroador retriever, which is holding the top spot for the

What Are Miami’s Most Popular Dog Breeds? The AKC Has the Answer – Miami New Times Blogs
​ The American Kennel Club has released its annual list of the most popular dog breeds in Miami, and the top two breeds couldn’t be more different. Alright, alright. Maybe they’re not as different as, say, a tea cup poodle and a bull mastiff, but its

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