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Legislation leaves definition of ‘dangerous’ dogs to Pr. William judges
- The definition of “dangerous” dogs in Prince William County will be left to judges starting Tuesday.
- The definition of “dangerous” dogs in Prince William County will be left to judges starting Tuesday.
Dog days ease the workplace
![Joe Bayliss, owner of Energy 92.7, will bring Buddy, left, and Duke to work on Friday. “The [work] environment is more relaxed when the dogs are here,” he said.](/images/newsroom/thumbs/thumb_9F438052-3048-7D2A-C278DAED6E451D3A.jpg)
- Along with the usual assortment of coffee mugs, briefcases and BlackBerrys that Bay Area professionals bring to work, employees can add another accessory Friday — their pet dogs.
- Along with the usual assortment of coffee mugs, briefcases and BlackBerrys that Bay Area professionals bring to work, employees can add another accessory Friday — their pet dogs.
Bill could make euthanasia less painful for animals
- Euthanasia might have resulted in a painful death for many animals denied proper sedation, advocates say, but an emergency bill could end the suffering.
Dogs play valuable role in student reading program
- A new reading enrichment program at a Baltimore County elementary school has literally gone to the dogs.
- A new reading enrichment program at a Baltimore County elementary school has literally gone to the dogs.
Dogtopia goes national with new partnership
- A consulting and marketing group is helping Tysons Corner-based canine day care center Dogtopia become a national franchise.
- A consulting and marketing group is helping Tysons Corner-based canine day care center Dogtopia become a national franchise.
Groomer charged in death of poodle
- A dog groomer is now facing criminal charges of animal cruelty and mutilation in the beating death of a 14-year-old poodle.
- A dog groomer is now facing criminal charges of animal cruelty and mutilation in the beating death of a 14-year-old poodle.
Shelters unaffected by pet food contamination
- Pet shelters in the Washington area have not been affected by the contaminated pet food that sickened animals around the country and triggered a major product recall.
- Pet shelters in the Washington area have not been affected by the contaminated pet food that sickened animals around the country and triggered a major product recall.
D.C. high on animal compassion
- Washington’s numerous activists and wildlife watchers, and lack of puppy mills make the nation’s capital the fourth most animal-friendly city in the country, according to the U.S. Humane Society.
- Washington’s numerous activists and wildlife watchers, and lack of puppy mills make the nation’s capital the fourth most animal-friendly city in the country, according to the U.S. Humane Society.
Pet issues: D.C. ranks 4th in animal compassion
- Washington’s numerous activists and wildlife watchers and lack of puppy mills make the nation’s capital the fourth-most animal-friendly city in the country, according to the U.S. Humane Society.
Pit bull attacks prompt officials to launch study
- After two pit bull attacks in three weeks that left one dog dead and two boys injured, Baltimore County officials said they plan to launch a task force to recommend increased security measures.
Committee appointed to rule on dangerous pets
- Carroll commissioners have appointed a committee to make rulings when pet owners disagree with the county’s assessment that their animals are a danger to their communities.
Dog Day Afternoon set for Saturday in Columbia
- The Columbia Association will host canines and their companions Saturday for a stroll around Lake Kittamaqundi.
Dog biscuits recalled
- Dog biscuits have now been added to the menu of foods pets should avoid due to the pet food recall.