THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A dog has died after being drenched with toxic household cleaners by a burglar in Michigan.

Nancy Sheppard was at work Tuesday when someone entered her home in Kalamazoo and poured the liquids over her dachshund mix Lucky. A neighbor noticed Sheppard’s front door open and called the police. (more…)

LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Of you didn’t know any better, you’d think Sammi was just a typical dog.
But watch him as he trots his way into California Animal Rehabilitation in Santa Monica and you may think differently. The lobby just erupts.

“Sammi!” squeals a receptionist. “Everyone, look! It’s Sammi!” (more…)

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

With so many dog foods on the market, it’s tough to know what’s right for your pooch. A good diet, which The American Kennel Club recommends, should have the right amounts of essential nutrients — including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water — to keep your dog looking and feeling his best. (more…)

BY  JOHN SCHLANDER

ST. PETERSBURG TIMES

As dog and cat owners know, pet-care costs can add up quickly. I recently wrote about how my affectionate bichon frise, Mojo, is costing an average of $2,000 annually, half of which goes to veterinary care and special-order food.

Which brings me to pet health insurance: Good deal or not? (more…)

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE

BENTON — A Saline County dog breeder accused of mistreating dozens of canines pleaded innocent to 85 counts of animal cruelty Thursday.

A trial date for Phyllis Martin, 50, was set for Nov. 12 in Benton District Court. (more…)

TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

Every cat owner on the planet should be sending a thank you note, or at least an anniversary card, to the Winn Feline Foundation. The mission of the Winn Feline Foundation, which is celebrating their 40th year, is to fund cat health research. (more…)

KRISHA WILLIAMS TURBEVILLE
RESCUE IN THE ROCK

With tails awag and faces painted, pets and supporters of The Little Rock Animal Village marked its first anniversary Saturday as rescuers teamed up with the shelter’s vet to save one dog’s life.

A call came in about 12:30 p.m. to Cindy Paxton, volunteer for the birthday celebration and for Out of the Woods Rescue and Referral, that a very pregnant beagle was roaming the highway in an unincorporated area of Pulaski County. (more…)

LOS ANGELES TIMES

SAN DIEGO — City Attorney Michael Aguirre on Friday filed a civil complaint in San Diego Superior Court seeking damages from Officer Paul Hubka, whose police dog died of heat stroke while left in Hubka’s squad car.

Aguirre wants Hubka to pay the cost of acquiring and training a replacement for his dog. He said the cost exceeds $25,000. (more…)

A Bronx man who dumped his sick dog in a neighboring New York borough has been captured, according to the Web site for The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (more…)

NEWSDAY

Tibetan-terrier tourniquets? Heimlich maneuver on your Himalayan? We usually don’t plan much for first aid for our animals, but a little forethought on your part can be the difference between life and death if your cat or dog finds itself in a medical emergency. (more…)

NEWSDAY

How does your garden grow? If you have companion animals, probably not so well. Here are some tips to keep your hydrangeas unscathed — relatively, at least:

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It’s tick season again, and the only thing sweeter to them than man is man’s best friend — or best kitty.

A daily check for ticks is a good idea for dogs or cats who go outside, according to The Humane Society of the United States. (more…)