Inmates Charles Duncan, left, and Bruinislaw Wozniak train dogs they were assigned as part of Paws in Prison. Duncan’s dog, Gypsy, is a 2-year-old shepherd-bull mix. Wozniak’s dog, Luna, is a 2-year-old hound mix. The eight-week program at the ...

Rescued from Katrina's wrath, Rocky is one good dog - St. Petersburg Times

Rocky is a handsome dog, with a broad face and chest, and the intelligent eyes and black-and-white coat he inherited from whichever one of his parents was a border collie. And now, at least, he's a real, live model of good behavior, the dog that ...

Wounded Iraq vets find comfort in dog training - Daily Journal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rico the pit bull mix is bursting with adolescent energy when he’s led into a training center by Army Capt. Lawrence Minnis. But as soon as Minnis reaches for a treat jar, the dog is focused on Minnis’ face, sitting before he ...

Little Yellow Dog fetches record bid - Sioux City Journal

Even though she garnered the highest-ever Little Yellow Dog Auction bid of $30,000 Saturday, Belle was visibly more calm about it than the humans surrounding her. She was, however, freely giving of her "kisses" to countless auctiongoers and her new ...

After a soggy start, the county fair hits its stride - Times-News

After a rough and rainy start, the Alamance County Fair has hit the ground running. The fair was unable to have its grand opening Tuesday night and then even more rain and tornado watches on Wednesday kept it closed. So organizers and patrons made ...