Explore the future genetics of ‘Dogs’ (Detroit News)
Who knew that man’s best friend is a freak of nature? “Dogs That Changed the World” will not change the way you love your canine companion, but it may change the way you look at him.

Man fires at 3 dogs mauling cat (San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
WEST COVINA - A man opened fire on a group of dogs as they mauled his cat Friday, officials said. The incident occurred about 8:50 p.m. in the 1500 block of Elgenia Avenue, said West Covina police Lt. Dan Brooks.

Gym Dogs win third straight NCAA title (AccessNorthGA)
SALT LAKE CITY - Georgia’s gymnasts celebrated another NCAA title with a little style. The “Gym Dogs'’ were unofficially crowned with plastic fedoras that had “Hat Trick'’ written on the band after they clinched their third straight national title at the N-C-A-A championships.

Police Reports - Dogs taken in roundup (Bowling Green Daily News)
A number of dogs were confiscated Thursday as an unexpected part of a drug roundup. Eighteen pit bulls were found at the home of Joe Moore, 22, 3603 Barren River Road. Police were there to arrest Moore on a warrant for trafficking in marijuana more than eight ounces and less than five pounds.

Iditarod Organizers Hear Testimony About Musher Disqualified for Allegedly Abusing His Dogs (Reading Eagle)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Relatives of a musher disqualified during last month’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race for allegedly abusing his dogs pleaded with race organizers to show leniency in deciding his punishment.

Oregon lawmaker: Let’s dine with dogs (Seattle Times)
A salem Democrat has sponsored a bill that would make Oregon the first state in the nation to allow dogs into restaurants. “My dog goes to…

Law must act over attacks by dogs (Sheffield Today)
I am amazed to find out that there appears to be no law covering attacks on dogs from other dogs.

Drug probe finds ailing dogs on Mike Vick’s property (USA Today)
Police conducting a drug investigation raided a house owned by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and found dozens of dogs, some injured and emaciated. Police also found items associated with dog fighting. Police also found items associated with dog fighting.