Gulf Coast dogs could pose threat of heartworm disease (The Oregonian)
When a pit bull named Midnight tested positive for heartworm Wednesday, it was the most recent example of why Oregon veterinarians and animal-care advocates are recommending dogs be tested for the parasite.

Indeed, dogs have rights (Northwest Herald)
Re: Polly Foley’s Jan. 24 letter, “Pit bulls have no rights.” Dogs actually have rights and are practically classified something above mere property (even if the law on the books doesn’t quite say so).

Owner Puts Dogs Down After Attack On Man (KITV TheHawaiiChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
The owner of two dogs that attacked an elderly man Wednesday in Waipahu has put the animals down, according to the Hawaii Humane Society.

Melanoma Vaccine for Dogs May Aid Humans (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Melanoma Vaccine for Dogs May Aid Humans Category: Health News Created: 2/1/2006 1:58:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2006 1:58:22 AM

Woman savaged by two dogs (TVNZ)
Two dogs have been seized from their owners after they seriously mauled a Hastings woman. It is the latest in a string of incidents involving canines out of control.

Owners register dangerous dogs (Rocky Mountain News)
Aurora’s ban on dangerous dogs has gone into effect with owners registering 485 family pets, most of which were pit bulls, officials said Thursday.