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A dog's life – University of Sydney

Desexing is where a male dog’s testicles are surgically removed. It’s a procedure advocated in many countries, including Australia. The chief reasons are population control and prevention of certain health conditions, such as testicular cancer.But many veterinarians also advise desexing to avoid and address behavioural problems such as roaming, mounting, and aggression towards other dogs.Possible effects of routine

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Police dogs bite thousands each year. No database tracks them. – USA TODAY

Skip to content or footer This investigation, "Mauled: When police dogs bite," was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system, IndyStar, AL.com and the Invisible Institute.The tiny pink house was pretty much empty. And run-down and dark, since the electricity had been shut off. Nevertheless, someone was

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Firefighter and 'dog lover' rescues husky trapped on window ledge – The Telegraph

Neighbours supplied canine treats that were used to tempt the animal into the arms of a London Fire Brigade team A husky stranded on a narrow window ledge in London has been rescued by firefighters armed with dog treats.Worried neighbours alerted the fire services after they noticed the puppy on the first floor of a

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Military working dogs retire to handlers' homes – United States Army

By Christina SteinerNovember 9, 2017FORT SILL, Okla., Nov. 9, 2017 — Two Soldiers in the 902nd Military Working Dog (MWD) Detachment here have adopted the dogs that used to be their partners. Both dogs retired from military work — one this year, the other in 2013. They explained that adopting MWDs is the rule, not

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Arizona University study on hormones making dogs violent – Daily Mail

By Cheyenne Macdonald For Dailymail.com Published: 17:20 EDT, 27 September 2017 | Updated: 17:25 EDT, 27 September 2017 15View comments It’s a situation some dog owners know all too well – a leisurely walk suddenly takes a stressful turn, as your dog crosses paths with another, and the growling ensues.According to a new study, hormones

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‘Magical’ dogs Muffin and Cupcake bring warmth to Vancouver hospital patients – Global News

Instructions:Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first. If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook – that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. Whenever she has bloodwork done, St. Paul’s Hospital patient Grace Edge has two little pups cuddled in her arms.As a recovering substance user,

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Pokin Around: Couple surrendered their dog to Humane Society and regretted it the next day – News-Leader

The day after a Nixa couple surrendered their 8-month-old Husky puppy, they regretted the decision and wanted her back.But it was too late. Now, Dominic and Trisha Kimery say they’re confused about the policy of the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri and — to tell you the truth — they are mad.The policy, says Sally Nail,

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