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18-inch dog swallows 16-inch stick UK [Yahoo News: Fortean Times] Wannabe robber’s dog mask gets laughs, foils robbery PA [Post Gazette via Romenesko’s Obscure Store] Prosecuters recommend 10 years in jail for teens who tortured dogs AL [Tuscaloosa News] ‘In the end, it is love and attention — from humans and animals alike — that keep pets happy and healthy…’ Caring for pets, Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier]
AVA Backs Compulsory Micro-chipping Fo Dogs And Cats In Queensland, Australia
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has told the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries that compulsory micro-chipping of domestic dogs and cats would bring many benefits to the state. Queensland AVA President, Dr Craig Pullen said that compulsory micro-chipping would be a significant step towards better animal management. [click link for full article]
Anthrax Investigation, UK
As part of an ongoing investigation into an anthrax case in the Scottish Borders, NHS Borders, Health Protection Scotland and the Health Protection Agency have continued to work together. Some interim investigation results have been received which confirmed that minute quantities of anthrax spores had been detected in materials examined by the Health Protection Agency. The items concerned were three drums and two imported animal skins used in the making of African drums. [click link for full article]