Pets fed as bait to fighting pit bulls

Independent Online - The SPCA’s chief inspector, Andries Venter, has warned that smaller dogs, especially Maltese poodles, are being stolen to Hoole said breeders were selling pitbull puppies for vast sums. She urged legislation requiring all breeders to be registered Read More

Sydney Morning Herald - Cinq Rouge, though, has at least two fast horses drawn inside, Illuminates and Maltese, should Munce elect to take a sit Flemington in October, Husson Lightning was comfortably outpointed by the Tim Martin-trained Murtajill in Randwick’s Breeders Read More

Toronto Star - poodle crosses became so common in the ’60s that the cockapoo name stuck, much to the chagrin of registered dog breeders Hard on the heels of the cocker\poodle popularity were Maltese and Yorkshire terriers and miniature schnauzers. Prolific Read More

Solitary goal hands Stripes important win 

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Maltese ship runs aground off coast of Latvia 
RIGA, Latvia (AP): Latvian authorities said Monday that the captain and several crew members of a Maltese-flagged cargo ship that ran aground in the Baltic Sea were drunk at the time of the accident.
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Kindness Of Strangers Helps Keys Woman Find dog 
On Christmas Day, Rebecca Vargas 18 month old puppy vanished from her home in Key West. And what follows is an amazing story of never giving up, and, yes, recovering your pooch from the clutches of a dognapper.
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2006 year end wrap-up 

Here is a look at some of the events of 2006, in and around Valley City and Barnes County. January Chris and Katrina Kvilvang welcomed the first baby of the new year on Jan. 7. Their daughter, Adelyn Diana, was born at 4:27 a.m. at Mercy Hospital.
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Mimi to sink southern hopes

Sydney Morning Herald - Cinq Rouge, though, has at least two fast horses drawn inside, Illuminates and Maltese, should Munce elect to take a sit Flemington in October, Husson Lightning was comfortably outpointed by the Tim Martin-trained Murtajill in Randwick’s Breeders Find Out More

1996 in Photos

Nashville Tennessean - Goodbye, Grier. 2001: The stories behind Westhaven and Spring Hill 2002: Shootout shakes Brentwood, schools fight zoning battles 2003: Who can forget the Great Bubble Scandal of 2003? 2004: Maltese puppy mill brings outrage from animal lovers 2005: Nissan
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A long line of airport busts
AZCentral.com - So, after some convincing, they recently got her a “Mi-Ki” puppy named Gracie that’s like their dog, Mango . “It’s a designer breed, a mix of Maltese, Papillon and Japanese Chin,” JoAnn explained. “It’s a very new breed with the best disposition
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Angela Haigh
News and Star - December 26thContact me on: utopia99@gmail.com Well, this is my final blog of 2006. Last night, I read through all of my blogs that are showing on the N+S site, which date back to early February. I am sure that I will remember 2006 as not being a
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Breeding heartache: Puppy mills are often a tragedy for dogs and the humans who love them 

For the first time, the Humane Society of the United States has launched a billboard campaign to support its fight against puppy mills. Columbus got billboards on Nov. 27. Find Out More…

It’s not only birds of a feather that flock together. People tend to congregate too when birds are put on show preening their colourful plumage. Find Out More…

For the first time, the Humane Society of the United States has launched a billboard campaign to support its fight against puppy mills. Find Out More…

The government yesterday denied it was paying 3c less per kilo for pork as the Pig Breeders Cooperative kept up its protest by refraining from slaughtering pigs. Find Out More…

Why cross is worn by firefighters 

Almost any fire apparatus you see today has a Maltese cross on it. Firefighters wear badges that also have the shape of the Maltese cross on it. The Maltese cross is the red center circle, with the four shapes that emanate from the center. But many people ask us what the connection is between the fire service and that Maltese cross. Hopefully, the following tale will help to answer that question. Find Out More…

TURKEY / Malta (di-ve news) — December 26, 2006 — 1550CET — Eleven crew members were stuck aboard a Maltese-flagged cargo ship which was stranded off the northern Turkish province of Bartin on Black Sea coast in severe weather conditions. Find Out More…

Dear Readers: Team Fixer loves the holidays. After fighting the good fight for consumers all year, it’s a chance to finally read some letters from happy people. Find Out More…

Scotland to have the toughest anti-smoking laws in the Western world

Scotsman - Ministers back rise in legal age for tobacco purchase from 16 to 18 Recommendations come from report commissioned by the Executive Author also warns that strict regulation and heavy fines are also required Key quote “We have a product that we know is
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Bulletin board
Crescent-News - Coressel Animal shelter, Ohio 15 and Trinity Road, rural Defiance, second Thursday, 6:30 p.m., 419-658-2298. OMEGA LODGE A veggie Tales Movie, Kingdom of Heaven, Lost in Translation, The Maltese Falcon, October sky, Phonebooth, The Pianist, The
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Market Street hardware store owner dies 

Arthur F. Groner was active in Corning business groups. CORNING — Arthur F. Groner, 89, proprietor of a hardware and general merchandise store at 80 W. Market St. in Corning, died Tuesday at Cleveland Clinic.
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Buyer Beware: Christmas Puppies Come With Risk 

JACKSONVILLE, FL — They are cute and cuddly and tug at the heart, but pups can also become ill quite quickly. Just ask dog owners Mike Gerardo and Nicole Novakowski. Novakowski’s puppy was sick for weeks before dying. More…

For the first time, the Humane Society of the United States has launched a billboard campaign to support its fight against puppy mills. More…

tkulemeka@nncogannett.com FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Fairfield County residents looovvvveee their pets. The Eagle-Gazette asked readers to submit pet photos and share why their pet is the perfect pet. More than 40 entries were sent either by U.S. mail or e-mail. More…

For the first time, the Humane Society of the United States has launched a billboard campaign to support its fight against puppy mills. Columbus got billboards on Nov. 27. More…