Today's Doggone Headlines

Mar 26, 2012 by Dailypuppy Dallas

Airport dog finds illegal food stowed in luggage On a recent busy afternoon at Kennedy Airport, a beagle with plaintive-looking eyes was lying on the floor of Terminal 4, oblivious to the chaos of rolling luggage and human activity teeming all around her. [source]

Justices to decide whether detailed proof needed in court on drug dog’s effectiveness WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will decide whether detailed documentation is necessary in court to prove that drug-sniffing dogs are effective at finding contraband and drugs. The high court decided Monday to hear an appeal by Florida officials of the work done by Aldo, a drug-sniffing dog used by the Liberty County sheriff. [source]

Cat And Dog Take Supreme Court Arguments In Stride No circus would be complete without a few animals. So wouldn't you know the big crowd outside the U.S. Supreme Court today included a cat on a leash and an adorable chihuahua mix with health insurance. Kaiser Health News' Jessica Marcy snapped the shot of the cat, stretched out on the steps leading to the courthouse, as she was rushing to cover the arrival of Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum. [source]

Lifesaving Dogs from Iraq Return to U.S. for Retirement WASHINGTON, Mar 26, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Five retired Mine Detection Dogs from Iraq are getting new homes! These remarkable animals, which have spent the past six to eight years ‘sniffing out’ landmines and saving lives in Iraq, are being adopted by American families through an innovative partnership between SPCA International ( www.spcai.org ) and the Marshall Legacy Institute ( www.marshall-legacy.org ). [source]

Teach your dog to recall Q. I keep hearing about "recall" for dogs. Can you explain what this means and what the advantages are of teaching my dog recall? [source]

Canine companions: Therapy program uses dogs to reach young patients Therapy dogs have emerged as a valuable tool to help in a variety of medical fields GREENWOOD, IND. — The newest therapist at Valle Vista Health System took his usual position on the floor next to his patient. Gallagher, a jet-black Labrador retriever, lolled on his side, waiting for someone to pay attention to him. As a therapy dog, his only job is to make patients feel at ease. [source]

Dog Restrictions on Plymouth Long Beach Begins April 1 The seasonal partial ban on dogs at Long Beach initiated by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife in 2010 is continuing for the 2012 season. The ban is in effect from April 1 through September 30 and affects all town properties north of the “Day Parking Area”, which is a 4x4 parking area located approximately one mile north of the main parking area. Leashed dogs will be allowed on Ryder Way and the beachfront from the main parking lot north to the Day Parking Area, excluding areas closed for shorebird nesting. [source]