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Dogs on Duty in Iraq

Associated Press  -  In this photo taken Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, Iraqi police handlers and their bomb-sniffing dogs are seen during a training session at the police college in Baghdad, Iraq.

BAGHDAD (AP) — The American military is rushing delivery of dozens of bomb-detection dogs to Iraq after accusations that widely used mechanical devices are ineffective to pinpoint explosives at checkpoints and other search sites, U.S. and Iraqi officials said.

The first shipment of dogs — 25 were expected Friday — comes amid pressure on Prime Minister [...]

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Feeding Wildlife Joyful, Troublesome

I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more distinguished by that circumstance that I should have been by any epaulet I could have worn. —  Henry David Thoreau

The beauty of nature is awe-inspiring and magical.  It [...]

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Creating a Pet Disaster Plan

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(NAPSA) — When it comes to caring for a family pet in a disaster, a little bit of planning can make a big difference.

Here are some tips from a national association of veterinarians on how to create an effective pet disaster plan:

•    When a disaster strikes, it’s best to evacuate with your pet. Leaving pets [...]

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Dog Has Need for Speed

Associated Press  -  Mike Schelin rides a motocross bike Jan. 13 with his dog Opee, a 8-year-old blue merle Australian shepherd in Perris, Calif.

PERRIS, Calif. (AP) — Opee is only 8, but he’s already a popular veteran in the down and dirty sport of motocross.

He can pull 6 Gs. He’s been the centerfold for Cycle News and poses regularly for fan photos. He’s a survivor of the grueling Baja 500 and has racked up more than 10,000 hours [...]

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Jogging With Your Dog

Jogging with a friend can help keep you motivated and fit.   So should your jogging buddy be short or tall, blonde or red-haired, two or four-legged?

“Dogs need exercise just like people and jogging is a good way to do this,” notes J. David Sessum, RVT, veterinary technician at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical [...]

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