Big dogs, underdogs will square off on Friday (USA Today)
Friday’s schedule of NCAA men’s tournament regional semifinals could be labeled the night of the dogs underdogs and better-known ones.

Valley Fever On The Rise In Dogs (KOLD News 13 Tuscon)
The long period of dry weather means Valley Fever is on the rise among dogs. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona says it’s been seeing about 200 cases every year, more than in previous years.

Dogs displaced by Katrina still need homes (Lincoln Journal Star)
OMAHA A kennel operator is asking dog lovers to open their hearts to canines displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Doberman Rescue of Nebraska brought 13 dogs to Omaha from the Gulf Coast last fall, and six remain at Tully s Kennels.

Five Area Dogs Euthanized In Past 10 Days Due To Rabid Raccoons (Boothbay Register)
It’s a judgment call a pet owner should never have to make, but lately, it’s one that’s been made all too frequently in the Boothbay Region. Attacks on dogs by rabid raccoons, or the fear of such attacks, resulted in five dogs being euthanized in the past two weeks.

Sea Dogs Undergo Changes Antonellis is Lead Man for Play-By-Play Duties (RedNova)
By ANDREW NEFF; OF THE NEWS STAFF The 13th season of operation for the Portland Sea Dogs will bring with it some changes in the broadcast booth. The Boston Red Sox Double-A affiliate will have a slightly new sound during its radio broadcasts.

Design goes to the dogs (The News & Observer)
Doghouses, even the classiest ones, may soon be passe. About 70 percent of America’s dogs now spend more than half their time indoors, in the Big House — the family home, which increasingly tends to feature dog-friendly walls, floors and upholstery.

Dogs Death (WTHI-TV Terre Haute)
One W abash V alley f amily struggles to understand the death of two family pets. N early two weeks ago two dogs were shot to death outside a local community church. W itnesses say they feared the safety of the folks in the area but the owners of the animals say it was an unnecessary killing.

When Dogs Need Some Extra TLC (CBS News)
Just like young children, dogs can feel intense anxiety when separated from their families. This can trigger some strange and troubling behavior. Resident veterinarian Debbye Turner explores the issue and how to handle it.

Backers of park for dogs have plenty of proposals (The Olympian)
OLYMPIA The perfect off-leash park for dogs would feature a big, open field where dogs can chase balls and Frisbees. There would be a wading pool for splashing around. Trees would offer relief from the sun in the summer.