Article on Bird Flu Criticizes Effort to Monitor Cats and Dogs (New York Times)
Five leading European scientists think officials should better monitor cats, dogs and other carnivores for their possible role in transmitting avian influenza.

Man Accused Of Stealing His Own Dogs (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)
After the 2 bulldogs bit a young boy, a judge gave the owner the option of neutering them or putting them to sleep. The dogs were in quarantine at an animal clinic where the owner came supposedly to say goodbye, but instead grabbed them and ran.

JK’S RANT AT THIN MODELS ‘WITH DOGS SIZE OF RATS’ (Daily Record)
HARRY POTTER author JK Rowling has attacked skinny models as “empty-headed, self obsessed, emaciated clones”. She criticised their lifestyles, ranting: “Their only function appears to be supporting the trade in overpriced handbags and rat-sized dogs.”

Fines introduced for stray dogs (BBC News)
Pet owners who let their dogs roam the streets face being fined.

New York fashion goes to the dogs (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
From a Chihuahua in a white Marilyn Monroe dress to a bulldog in a purple net tutu, the dogs of New York today are as well dressed as their owners.

New York fashion goes to the dogs (Independent Online)
From a Chihuahua in a white Marilyn Monroe dress to a bulldog in a purple net tutu, the dogs of New York are as well dressed as their owners…

Dogs must be on leash in Montana’s state parks (Billings Gazette)
By state law, dogs have to be restrained and under control at designated public recreation areas, which includes state parks and fishing access sites. From April 1 through Sept. 15, dogs must either be physically restrained on a leash 10 feet or less …

Rescued dogs ‘could be put down’ (BBC News)
Dogs picked up in RSPCA raids being trained for fights face an uncertain future.

Nonprofit plans AIDS walk; dogs, teams welcome (The Wichita Eagle)
Positive Directions, a nonprofit HIV/AIDS outreach program, will host its 12th annual AIDS Walk on April 29. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and the walk will begin at 11 a.m. All dogs are welcome.