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Canine Heroes of 9/11

We’ve all seen the “where are they now” stories about survivors of the tragedy of 9/11, but what about the four-legged workers that helped in the days after?  Nearly 100 search and rescue dogs helped scour the debris for survivors in the days that followed the tragedy.  After 10 years, just 12 of those heroic dogs are still living.  A ...

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Why the Discrimination Against Big Dogs?

Small dogs are lucky. They can ride inside the cabins of planes, they are accepted within many shops and businesses, and they can stay at more hotels than dogs which may weigh only a little more. Sure, they take up less room – but are they better behaved? Some of the most popular breeds in America don’t have the luxury ...

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We Wanted a Dog…But We Got a Cat

 By Jim Clark I know it has been a while since my words have graced this magazine and I can tell you it is good to be back.  And, since my last column, I have joined the Dark Side.  No, I am not a New York Yankees fan <shudder>.  I got a cat.  Well, in Latin he is a cat, ...

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Sunday Doggy Funday

Ollie and August insisted that I take them on a doggy adventure this past weekend, so how could I resist?  Since I’m not exactly an early riser, I quickly ruled out any hardcore hikes to the west of our “base” in Wilmington.  By the time we would have reached some of the really good places, the sun would have been going ...

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Yes, there’s a dog in there!

This little dog’s story is so unbelievable, Ripley’s Believe It or Not is donating money to the cause!  A poodle was found in a ditch in Louisiana so badly matted he couldn’t even walk.  A local animal rescue group, My Heart’s Desire, rescued the poor pooch and managed to shave off his tangled, matted mane and dubbed him “Ripley.” Shelter ...

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