When you think Super Bowl, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Football, commercials, cheerleaders and beer, probably. Maybe Janet Jackson. But did you ever wonder how much it would take to ensure that all 76,500 fans that walk into Sun Life Stadium on Sunday, walk out safely?
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms [...]

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BRISBANE, Australia — An Australian Special Forces Explosives Detection Dog named Sabi has been found alive and well almost 14 months after being declared missing in action in Afghanistan.
The black Labrador retriever, who was trained to detect improvised explosive devices in the Oruzgan province, was recovered by a US soldier at an isolated patrol [...]

If you have never heard of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, and you love a good long immersion in a book, stop reading this blog right now and go pick up the book.  Don’t be deterred by the Oprah sticker on the front.  Those come right off, and sometimes even Oprah has good taste.
Anne Fadiman [...]

According to a report released Thursday by the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) killed 95 percent of the adoptable pets in its care during 2008.
The report was compiled with public records from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; the animal rights group euthanizes an [...]

Bolt, a cute white German Sheppard who was raised in a TV set and believes has superpowers, was charming, funny and appreciated by young and old audiences alike.

It was a long month packed with news, drama and Britney going to the hospital.
In an homage to Letterman’s return to the air, here are the top 10 things you should come away with in January:
10. Your dog will soon take over the world.
9. Don’t stay on the top floor of a casino.
8. Sony may [...]

Does a dog not feel? If you scratch us do our legs not kick? — Brian The Dog, “Family Guy”
Recently, a Hungarian company claimed they developed software that can translate a dog’s bark to English with some regularity. Although there are many bugs in the software, the program seems to get it right about 43 [...]

Pinups for Pups is completely serious about the campaign they have created to raise awareness about responsible pet ownership. The plan? To patch up the tension created by the recent Ellen DeGeneres vs. Mutts and Moms conflict.
In mid-October, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was confronted by the rescue group Mutts and Moms for giving her [...]