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Police say a Maryland woman who was found dead in her backyard may have been killed by a pit bull that she adopted two weeks ago.
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Read More »Condo spends $2,500 on DNA kits to solve dog poop mysteries
Fed up with dog poop being left around, board members at a Maryland condominium complex are now relying on DNA samples to police unscooped feces.
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Read More »For defenders, judges, comfort dogs in court do opposite
HARTFORD, Conn. — As dogs and other animals are increasingly used in courts to comfort and calm prosecution witnesses, a few voices are calling for keeping the practice on a short leash, saying they could bias juries. The use of ...
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Read More »Dogs, cats get their day in court – with appointed counsel
Welcome to Monday, the 54th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Here are some news items to get your week started. – Dogs and cats have right to counsel in Connecticut. – Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends ...
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Read More »Virginia governor vetoes ‘Beloved’ bill
Virginia governor vetoes bill permitting parents to reject sexually explicit books leads news summary including Panamanian lawyers, a dog of a case and an inmate's death.
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Read More »Editorial Advisory Board: How much is that doggy in the window?
More puppies are sold in pet stores during the holiday season than any other time of year. Oftentimes, these animals are born in large-scale commercial breeding operations known as puppy mills, where dogs are bred for profit at overcrowded and ...
Read More »Officer: Dog already ‘lifeless’ when throat was slit
Lawyers for a Baltimore police officer charged with slitting a dog's throat say witnesses will testify the Shar-Pei was "lifeless" for approximately five minutes after strangling itself on the dog pole it was attached to, according to a court filing made Friday.
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Read More »Officer accused of killing dog seeks to dismiss charges
A Baltimore police officer charged with slitting a dog’s throat claims he did so to ensure the safety of a pregnant woman who had been bitten by the Shar-Pei.
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Read More »Picking a vacation destination that’s fun for dogs
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — When you’re looking to get a dog, experts tell you to find one that fits your lifestyle. And when you take your dogs on vacation, you need to find a vacation that fits the dogs. That’s ...
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Read More »Perry Hall to have dog days year-round
Baltimore County will build a dog park at Honeygo Regional Park in Perry Hall, it was announced by County Executive Kevin Kamenetz.
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