Rescuing Shana II: How did this happen?

Note: Karen Steinrock wrote last week about her efforts to rescue a 6-year-old Newfoundland, Shana. She had been used only to produce puppies and had lived in a pen tucked in the dark corner of a barn. Karen had to seek a new owner after Shana attacked and hurt her 17-year-old cat, Otis.

Part 1: Rescuing Shana the Newfoundland

My "vacation" got very interesting when a new furry entered our lives Sunday night.

Russia marks 50th anniversary of 1st flight of space dogs Belka and Strelka

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia remembered two unlikely national heroes Thursday — a pair of skinny street mutts who moved the Soviet Union into the lead of the space race when they became the first living creatures to circle the Earth and come back alive.

Canada's top surprising destinations

It's time to expand your horizons. Yes, we all love Montreal and Vancouver, but there are destinations all across our country that have what it takes to coax you into their folds. From east to west, here are the 10 most under-rated, deserve-to-be-loved destinations that should be on your vacation radar.

PETS OF the WEEK

Naperville Area Humane Society We're Booker and Riley , a very bonded pair of 8- and 9-year-old dogs. We're not officially brother and sister but boy, do we act like it. We really enjoy each other's company and couldn't imagine being separated. And don't let our age fool you! We're very playful and bursting with energy. Kids in our new home should be older just because of our size, and we're not ...