December 09, Now, pigs can fly: Shipping pets can be costly, but industry soars
The Associated Press--Jeni Redmond lets Oden, a Rottweiler, stretch his legs after she picked him up from the United Cargo office at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. Redmond runs a business that ships pets around the world. PHOENIX - Jeni Redmond has shipped three golden retrievers to France, 25 trained falcons to the United Arab Emirates and a 3-foot iguana to the Netherlands. But the job that sticks in her mind was sending white rat Sunny to Seattle.

December 09, A Bill to Ease Restrictions on Living With Pets
They brought puppies. They wore buttons. They even had a celebrity — Rue McClanahan of "The Golden Girls." More important, the congregation of true believers on the City Hall steps had a righteous mission: winning passage of legislation touching on two of the subjects closest to the hearts of New Yorkers — housing and pets.

December 09, In Beijing, dog ownership is kept on a tight leash
BEIJING - (KRT) - Din-Din is in hiding. Kan-Kan has been sprung. Such are the destinies of dogs in Beijing, where the government has never seemed entirely comfortable with the concept of canines as pets.

December 09, AIN'T NOTHING BUT A FOUND DOG
UK--A Dog which had travelled for more than 10 miles around North Lincolnshire after going missing nearly two weeks ago has finally been reunited with its relieved owner after he made an appeal in the Scunthorpe Telegraph.

December 09, TOP DOG BUSTER GETS VC
A Springer spaniel named Buster has been awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross for helping save the lives of countless troops and civilians in Iraq.

December 09, Lucky dog, smelly dog
Associated Press--EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. - A dog from Middlesex County is probably feeling like a lucky pooch - though she smelled like trash, after being rescued from among 40 tons of household waste in the back of a garbage trailer.

December 05th, Allergic to pets? Here are solutions to living with it
Pet ownership can provide love, companionship and a stress outlet. To about 15 percent of the population, pets can also provide puffy, red eyes, itchy hives and stuffy noses brought on by pet allergies.

December 04, Gone to the dogs: Newton couple say they enjoy the social aspect of dog shows
WALTHAM -- As assistant show chairman for the Middlesex County Kennel Club and one-time owner of 10 homebred champion English springer spaniels, Bob Proctor of Newton knows a thing or two about showing dogs.

December 04, Man Convicted Of Trying To Amputate Puppy's Tail
NEW YORK -- A Manhattan barber was convicted of animal cruelty Monday for using a crude and painful procedure to try to lop off a puppy's tail.

December 03, Little Yellow Dog adopts Lewis and Clark theme
The mere mention of his name links this year's Little Yellow Dog to a giant slice of American history that stretches all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Yes, it's Seaman, named in honor of Capt. Meriwether Lewis' gentle giant of a Newfoundland dog, one of the earliest members of the military expedition that transformed the United States.

December 03, Vicious Dog Ordinance Under Review
The Friendly Little City that extends a warm welcome to animals--even a pair of pot-bellied pigs--wants to know how to get rid of a dog. Commissioner Jimmie Wright said a dog that has bitten four children in a week is being housed on city property. The dog, which is a golden retriever or lab, allegedly bit three children in Tamaroa before coming to Pinckneyville last week and severely biting another child here.

December 03, The Gift of Belonging - Campaign aims to find pets a home
Thanks to a local family two kittens have joined thousands of other animals who have found homes this Holiday Season. Their adoption was part of a worldwide awareness program to place 200,000 dogs and cats with families this holiday season.

December 03, Protect pets during holidays
TIPS: Chocolate is a certain no-no and bones can be very dangerous, too. The holiday season is a happy time of the year for most but it can be dangerous for pets. San Bernardino County Animal Health Control officials are urging people to take special steps to protect their animals.

December 2, Las Vegas Skateboarding Dog Lands Endorsement
"I can seriously say I've seen it all at this park." It's the kind of reaction you get whenever Sabrina's around. The stares and smiles that follow a dog on a skateboard. But for this Las Vegas pup, the local scene just won't do. She's gone national. Jeanette Chaidez is the owner. "She's been on the Today show twice, Pet Star twice, the Jay Leno show, the Wayne Brady show."

December 2, Classes put meditative masters and their pooches in spiritual poses
HOLLYWOOD – Hank the yellow Lab is about to find his inner calm. But first, he strays off his yoga mat to find Toby the terrier's inner thigh.

December 2, World's oldest breed is not for everyone
The first thing you'll notice about Jason Leach's dog is his toes: Tuffy has six of them on each paw. That is, you'll notice the toes if you're not distracted by the fact that Leach is doing things to Tuffy's legs and neck that make you wonder if a) the dog is made of rubber or b) the dog is being seriously abused.

December 2, Teaching children the right way to handle dogs
Today, let's look at some things we want to know about dogs. Dogs are fun, playful and loving pets, but they have personalities just like people do. It's important for children to respect animals without being afraid or abusive to them.

December 2, Market bans puppy seller
A Windsor Heights flea market acted to escape a fraud lawsuit by dog owners. A Missouri-based puppy seller has been kicked out of its stall at a Windsor Heights flea market as part of the swap meet's effort to escape a growing lawsuit lodged by angry dog owners.

December1st, Pets owners list many reasons to be thankful
A resourceful buffoon sends his enlightened owners a message from the grave. A black Lab mix recognizes a strange child as also being epileptic. A 4-pound Yorkie wields 50 pounds of courage in his battle with a sudden and severe illness. A Rottweiler and her human both contract cancer. Grandpa's granddog demonstrates uncommon empathy, even for a dog.

December1st, Flying with pets can be stressful for pets, owners
Jan, the mother of my close friend, found a job on the East Coast but comes back to Oregon every Christmas for an extended period. She brings with her a black standard poodle, Elvira, whose airline ticket costs as much or more than for a human.

December 1st, Artificial intelligence: Vets, pets benefit from research
Virtual emergency room aids students. Scott Brown, a physiology professor in the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, says a Virtual Vet Emergency Room the UGA Artificial Intelligence Center is developing will allow vet school students to practice decision-making skills without endangering animals.

December 1st, Club questions dangerous dog category
New Zeland--Kennel Club concerned that categorising certain dog breeds as dangerous could lead to too many outlawed breeds. The New Zealand Kennel Club remains opposed to specific-breed legislation in new dog control laws. The Dog Control Amendment Act takes effect today, although most of the changes come in over time.

December 1st, First dog marriage at Bishan Park
Channel NewsAsia--It can only be a match that is made in heaven. Matrimonial bliss isn't just for humans these days - they are for canines too. How many ways can you say "I do?" Welcome to Bruno and Jingle's wedding, done doggie-style, at Bishan Park.

December 1st, GINA THE MIRACLE DOG
Australia--An alert guide dog has rescued its sleeping, blind master and three children from a house fire in Australia, in what relatives hailed as a "miracle".

December 1st, Dog comes home after 6 years
WICHITA -- Jeanie Flores did a double-take when she glanced out the window of her Wichita home this week. The brindle-colored Lab and chow mix outside looked like Bear, the family pet who disappeared in November 1997.

December 1st, Oakland opening dog park
OAKLAND -- There will be room for barking, slobbering and tail wagging near the city's new Splash Pad park, thanks to a push by some dog lovers. The park, set to open early next year, will be what organizer Nancy Rieser calls a "butterdog park." It will be not only a dog run and play area but also a butterfly garden.