Dozens of dogs seized from ‘deplorable’ conditions (Newsday)
A missing dog up for sale on an animal rescue Web site led Suffolk County police to a Medford house where they found more than 50 dogs in “deplorable condition” Wednesday, authorities said.

Dozens of Dogs Removed from L.I. Home (WCBS 880 New York)
A couple’s discovery of their missing dog for sale on a pet adoption Web site led police to a Long Island home where more than 50 dogs were living in squalid conditions, authorities said.

EAR-RIP DOGS ORDERED SLAIN (New York Post)
Two Rottweilers that ripped off a Long Island man’s ear have been sentenced to death. Suffolk County Judge Stephen Hackeling yesterday ordered the two dogs euthanized, but spared the life of a third, a pregnant Rottweiler. After more than two…

Dogs specially trained to spread cheer (The News-Star)
While most dogs are relaxing and trying to stay cool from summer heat, Ellie, a 3-year-old mouse gray Weimaraner, is on the job helping children to read, boosting morale at area nursing homes and doing her part to heal the sick in the area’s hospitals.

Nine Arrested As Pitbull-Type Dogs Seized In Raid (FOX 5 Atlanta)
Nine people have been arrested and six pitbull-type dogs seized in an RSPCA raid in Lancashire. More follows…

Don’t let your dogs go postal (Calgary Sun)
While a Calgary mailman recovers from a wound inflicted by two dogs, Canada Post says there has been a worrying increase in the number of canine attacks involving local letter carriers.