Guide dogs event a hit (The Desert Sun)

The 300 guests attending the Guide Dogs of the Desert “Hero's Brunch” wore stickers boasting, “I've been kissed” — thanks to a kissing booth where they all got kissed by a puppy.

First mutt wanted: must be a mongrel (Central Midlands & Costal Advocate)

It started right away. By midday on the morning after the election, a rigorous dissection of Michelle Obama's election night wardrobe had already begun.

Paw prints (Press & Sun-Bulletin)

Females: Lab mix, yellow, 2 years; boxer, brown/white, 4 years; Lab, black, 6 months; Blue Heeler mix, gray/white, 6 months.

Every dog has its day (The Desert Sun)

A doggie has got to look good, doggone it. Between events at the annual dog show in Indio on Friday, dog lovers lookin' to pamper their pooches shopped among the 75-plus vendors.

Christmas Wishes: Readers share what their hearts most desire (The Daily News)

What is your greatest wish? We asked our readers to tell us what they would ask for if they got one wish in exchange for giving up their Christmas presents this year and next year.