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CNN - SMITH: Right now we have two beagles, but at any time in the past few years we’ve had frogs, hermit crabs, fish tanks. I’ve had previous dogs and birds all my life. CNN: What’s the wildest animal you’ve held or come in contact with? SMITH: I’ve had dreams more

Computerworld Australia - The APIs give Microsoft a way to appease “legal beagles,” especially in the EU, while still allowing it to keep PatchGuard in place, said Roger Kay, an analyst with Endpoint Technologies in Wayland Mass. “It has used first-class negotiation more

San Gabriel Valley Tribune - That’s right, this “personal” advertisement is not for the man of your dreams, but for a 2-year-old beagle named Tubbs and describes just one of the more than 100 dogs available for adoption at beagles and Buddies in El Monte. Under the guidance of more

Montreal Gazette - Also, a recent experiment found that beagles who ate broccoli and Brussels sprouts mixed into their meals had their memories significantly improved. I’ve tried broccoli and sprouts and it made no difference - so maybe I’ll try dog food. Perhaps I more

Volunteer Opportunities

Courier-Post - Penny Angels beagle rescue — Nonprofit organization seeks to expand its network of foster homes to save lives of beagles and increase chances of their getting adopted. (609) 965-9476 or kimbar12aol.com. PetPALS of Southern New Jersey — Provides read

CNN - SMITH: Right now we have two beagles, but at any time in the past few years we’ve had frogs, hermit crabs, fish tanks. I’ve had previous dogs and birds all my life. CNN: What’s the wildest animal you’ve held or come in contact with? SMITH: I’ve had dreams read

Pet Project Seeking homes for the holidays 

Festive spirit abounds wherever you go these days and animal shelters are no exception. Staff members and volunteers are dressing up pets in Santa hats and jingle bells, decorating their digs with cheery d cor and doing all they can to find homes for the homeless before New Year’s.

Animals for adoption 
Humane SocietyThe Humane Society of Eastern Carolina’s Pet of the Week is Pacific, a small, orange and white female kitten. All animals are spayed or neutered or come with spay or neuter certificates.

Audrey is a 11/2- year-old beagle/ corgi mix 
Audrey is a 11/2- year-old beagle/ corgi mix. The Humane Society of Indianapolis said she is quiet, loves to be held and will make a wonderful companion for walks and rides in the car. To adopt Audrey or another shelter animal, call (317) 872-5650 or visit 7929 N. Michigan Road.

Dog licenses are good investment for owners 
It’s time again to make your beagle legal. Dog licenses for 2007 are now on sale in most Ohio counties. Any dog older than 3 months is required to have a valid tag. In addition to helping some counties pay for much needed spaying and neutering programs, the licenses are important to all dog owners.

Martinsville student moving up in dog show circuit 

Those who recently watched the American Kennel Club/Eukanuba National Championship on Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel may not have realized that one of Nacogdoches’ own was competing in the junior handlers’ competition.
Source: www.dailysentinel.com

Holiday Pet Photos Provide Year-round Support 
“If you want your heart broken, go to the animal shelter in Castaic or anywhere else and see the huge numbers of dear animals that are going to die. These deaths remain a great preventable tragedy that can absolutely be stopped permanently. We know the cure.”
Source: www.the-signal.com

Rabbits raised, judged to be eaten 
Like a good cook working the line, Floyd Rudolph was flipping fryers, yanking them out of a row of steel cages and running his fingers through their furry coats and long ears.
Source: www.dailycomet.com

Apartment fire kills one in Somerset 

Fire swept through a North Center Avenue apartment building early Monday, claiming the life of an unidentified man and leaving up to a dozen people homeless, according to the Somerset County Control Emergency Center.

Cutting the Ribbon 
Dr. Steve Harman, front center, stands with staff, mother and family, and other participants in the construction process as he cuts the ribbon on the new Hillside Animal Hospital in Eckhart on Friday afternoon.

Tri-Towns Church Women to host annual home tour 
Tri-Towns Church Women United’s 11th annual Christmas in the Mountains tour of homes will be held Dec. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Dec. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Pet Project Seeking homes for the holidays 
Festive spirit abounds wherever you go these days and animal shelters are no exception. Staff members and volunteers are dressing up pets in Santa hats and jingle bells, decorating their digs with cheery d cor and doing all they can to find homes for the homeless before New Year’s.

Picking 7 Wonders of Idaho was no easy task 

Beginning Monday and continuing through Sunday, the Idaho Statesman will offer a specially designed, art-quality poster of each day’s Seven Wonders of Idaho. The posters, suitable for framing, are $9.95 each or $49.95 for the set of seven. To order, call 377-NEWS or log on to idahostatesman.com.

American Kennel Club: The benefits of registering 
Breeding and raising German shepherds is Debbie Miller’s life and her business, and she knows the value of registering her dogs with the American Kennel Club. Miller, 46, and husband, Dan, have owned and raised German shepherds for 20 years and started Danbie German Shepherds, a hobby breeding kennel, a few years ago.

Amblin for a victory: Local duo among contenders for national champion at AKC/Eukanuba 
In December, the best in the sport of purebred dogs will flock to Long Beach to strut their stuff at the prestigious AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Local resident, Lurine Norwood and her daughter, Kyrie Weber with their two champion harriers will be among the contenders.