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Report: Michael Vick Reinstated To NFL

“ESPN’s Chris Mortensen: After a 3 hr meeting w Goodell, Vick was conditionally reinstated but given a 4 game suspension.” Link


Gidget: Taco Bell Chihuahua Dies

“Gidget, the Chihuahua best known for her Taco Bell ad campaign, died from a stroke on Tuesday night at age 15. ‘She made so many people happy,’ says Gidget’s trainer, Sue Chipperton. ” Link

Taco Bell Chihuahua
Taco Bell Chihuahua picture


Alexander James Smith: Native American Indian Dog Took Baby From Crib

“The father of the newborn baby taken from a crib by a pet dog said Tuesday that the animal will not return to his Jessamine County house. Meanwhile, Alexander James Smith, son of Michael and Chrissie Smith of Nicholasville, remains in critical condition at University of Kentucky Hospital. Michael Smith said his son has a cracked skull and cracked ribs — and had one collapsed lung and one partially collapsed lung — but has stabilized and appears to be improving.” Link


Dogs Trained To Sniff Out Diabetes

“Dogs are being trained in Britain as potential life-savers to warn diabetic owners when their blood sugar levels fall to dangerously low levels. Man’s best friend already has been shown capable of sniffing out certain cancer cells, and dogs have long been put to work in the hunt for illegal drugs and explosives.” Link


Study: Dogs Getting Dumber

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“A Swedish research scientist has discovered that the current generation of pedigree dogs, normally social and curious creatures by nature, are disinterested, shy and less responsive to commands than their ancestors. The study found show-quality and ‘handbag’ pooches were the most likely to lack the instincts of previous generations, which were bred for their strength, hunting and working abilities, rather than their looks. ” [Link]


No Dog For Obama Family Before Inauguration

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“In an interview with her husband broadcast Sunday on CBS’ ‘60 Minutes,’ future first lady Michelle Obama said: ‘We’re on call-mode on the dog front. Because the deal with the dog was that we would get the dog after we got settled. Because as responsible owners we — I don’t think it would be good to get a dog in the midst of transition.’ She added: ‘We cut that deal with the kids before … America knew about it. So they’re — they’re good with it.’” Link