Native dog breeds at risk thanks to celebrity culture

More breeds of dogs native to Britain are at risk of becoming endangered because new dog owners are opting for celebrity-endorsed breeds like the Chihuahua and the Husky.

Fireman's Family Loses Home, Pets To Fire In Abilene

On the 1800 block of North 7th Street, the Linn family turned out the lights and went to bed around 8:30 Sunday night.

After 30 Years, author Maurice Sendak returns to children's literature

"Bumble-Ardy" By Maurice Sendak Best for: Boys and girls, ages 4 — 8 For the first time in 30 years, a new Maurice Sendak picture book is on the shelves — one which he has both written and illustrated.

Animal rescue group saves four dogs abandoned in filthy Sherbrooke St. house

The dogs were so hungry they were eating whatever they could — something rescue workers learned when they saw what was coming out of the emaciated animals the morning after they were saved from a filthy house on Sherbrooke St.[...]

Pass notes No 3,114: British dogs

The number of native dogs being bred in Britain has fallen, due to our growing preference for exotic hounds Age: As old as the wolves – or in dog years, seven times that. Appearance: Missing. Yikes – I knew times were hard but I didn't realise people had been reduced to – you know – that yet . What are you talking about? Taking dogs off the street and eating them for dinner. That's what you mean ...