Scottish Terrier Named Sadie Is Best in Show at Westminster

"Sadie, a four-year-old Scottish terrier, broke the losing streak for favorites at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night when she was named best in show."

New York Times

Walks benefit you and your dog

"Best-friend walks keep your dog healthy, but they can also help you get in shape. Walking is simply good medicine — for both you and your pet."

Postbulletin.com: Rochester, MN

Dogs, owners relax before annual Westminster Kennel Club show

"Tense show dogs and their owners did their best to de-stress yesterday, enjoying a full range of canine-oriented spa treatments before the start of the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show today."

Dogs, owners relax before annual Westminster Kennel Club show - NYPOST.com

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show starts tonight

NEW YORK -- Since 1877, there have probably been a lot of years where Westminster Kennel Club fans savored the show’s results and wondered ahead: what can we do for an encore?

The Westminster Kennel Club’s 134th Annual All Breed Dog Show in 2010 will certainly be another one of those years at Madison Square Garden, especially after the very visible, impactful winners in the past two years in particular.

Lone wolf plays with dogs

"Each winter Romeo the black wolf descends from the hills of Alaska's Tongass National Forest to play with domesticated dogs on their winter walks. For the past six years, wildlife photographer John Hyde has been following the friendly animal. And gaining the huge wolf's trust has allowed him to take these intimate photos."

Lone wolf plays with dogs - Telegraph

Mississippi: Suspected Puppy Mill Burns to the Ground

"When Tunica County Humane Society Director Sandy Williams arrived at the scene of a burning trailer Monday, she says there were dogs everywhere. She went to work, trying to save them.

'When I got here, he was cowered in the corner in the back of his dog house,' she says as she points to a small poodle she rescued. 'The bedding was on fire around him.' Two dogs died in the fire. Williams, firefighters and others managed to save 34 others. 'It's been an emotional day.'"

Suspected Puppy Mill Burns to the Ground - WREG:

'Dog chapel' founder, artist dies

"Folk artist Stephen Huneck, whose whimsical paintings, sculptures and woodcut prints of dogs celebrated his love of animals and won him a worldwide fan base, has died. He was 60. Huneck, of St. Johnsbury, committed suicide Thursday in Littleton, N.H. His wife said he was despondent after being forced to lay off employees at his Dog Mountain studio and dog chapel."

'Dog chapel' founder, artist dies: Times Argus Online

Dying pit bull 'bait dog' rescued from park in Boston

"A dying pit bull was rescued from a wooded area of Hyde Park in Boston on Tuesday night. After receiving a call about a dying dog, rescuers rushed to the scene to discover a canine in terrible shape. The officer who found the dog claimed it was the worst case of abuse he’s seen in 35 years, and assumed she would have died within the next hour or two if they hadn’t found her.The Animal Rescue League is offering a reward of $3000 for anyone with information leading to the arrest of the people responsible for Turtle’s condition. Those responsible face up to 5 years in prison and a $2500 fine."

Dying pit bull 'bait dog' rescued from park in Boston

Yes, Virginia, pet stores and puppy mills love Christmas

"Christmas is traditionally a time for joy, celebration, good food — and unfortunately, pet store puppies. The uninformed and impulsive pet store puppy buyer would be shocked to see where these puppies come from."

Dunn County News

IDEXX introduces test for canine and feline H1N1 influenza virus

WESTBROOK, Maine, December 8, 2009—IDEXX Reference Laboratories introduces its latest RealPCR™ test for canine and feline H1N1 influenza virus. The IDEXX H1N1 Influenza Virus RealPCR™ Test is offered in response to concern about the spread of this disease, helping veterinarians diagnose and manage patients with suspected respiratory infection.