Animal population down at Franklin Co. shelter 

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. Despite some more strays coming in, the canine count was down to 41 on Tuesday at the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, which saw its population swell about two weeks ago when dozens of dogs were seized from an allegedly illegal kennel.

Bill Cosby’s terrier could become America’s top dog 
No joke, Bill Cosby’s funny-looking terrier could become America’s top dog.

Pit bull attacks mother, daughter 

While a mother and daughter underwent treatment at Deaconess Hospital for wounds inflicted during a vicious attack by their own dog, neighbors couldn’t shake images of Wednesday morning’s bloody mauling. Read…

A ferret and pit bull puppy that drew national attention last month when authorities tried to determine which of the two gnawed the toes of a month-old baby should be adopted next week. Read…

ST. LOUIS — Cujo was a frisky 7-year-old when he sneaked out of his owners’ south St. Louis yard in July 2000. Now, thinner and grayer and with a tale that would be fascinating if only he could tell… Read…

New Zealands Most Popular Breeds Of Dogs 

Labrador Retrievers are still New Zealands most popular dogs according to 2006 registrations with the NZ Kennel Club. Over 1,320 of these chocolate or yellow or black purebred dogs were registered last year up 9% for the breed on 2005.

America’s top dog hails from Newfoundland 
America’s most popular pooch is once again from Canada’s eastern-most province.

St. Louis pet gets home by way of Mid-Missouri 
Golden retriever, missing for six years, reunited with family.

People and their pets

Q-Notes - Greensboro residents Frank Brooks and Brad Newton are the proud parents of a golden retriever named Cooper, a black lab Cleveland came from a pet store and Theodore came from a Bassett rescue service. They ve really bonded

Labrador retriever top dog in Tucson, across the U.S. 

Yorkshire terriers have overtaken golden retrievers as the nation’s second most-popular purebred, but Tucson favors German shepherds for the No. 2 spot. In first place here and nationwide is the Labrador retriever. Read…

MIAMI — Gavin moved quickly around the spacious convention centre, searching for a hidden bomb. Near a glass box containing a fire extinguisher, he sniffed the air and abruptly sat down. Inside was a pound of live high explosives, wrapped in black plastic. Read…