Hound Dogs raising money for McCann (The Natchez Democrat)
NATCHEZ Every dollar raised by the Natchez Hound Dogs is a love note to Janet. Judging by the efforts thus far, the notes will top $10,000 for sure and perhaps $15,000, the figure the late Janet McCann threw out as a challenge before succumbing to cancer earlier this year.

3 dogs die after eating bad food (The Sentinel)
At least three dogs in Cumberland County have died from kidney failure after eating dog food that was later recalled.

Gym Dogs, Gators favored in SEC meet (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
North Little Rock, Ark. While NCAA basketball has its Final Four, SEC gymnastics has its Fabulous Four. No. 1 Florida, No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Alabama and No. 4 LSU will vie for supremacy Saturday night in the SEC championship meet at Alltel Arena. “We’re still the team to beat,” said Georgia coach Suzanne Yoculan, whose Gym Dogs (11-1-1) have won three straight SEC titles and seven in the past …

Homes sought for rescued dogs (Florida Today)
Brevard volunteers rescue dogs from the town of Oak Hill in Volusia County.

All dogs need a taste of freedom (The Payson Roundup)
Those of us who grew up in the “olden days” remember when dogs pretty much roamed free in their neighborhoods, mostly causing no trouble except for an occasional tipped garbage can. They accompanied the local kids wherever they went and never had a dull day.

Ice Dogs post a key victory in shootout (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
L.B. within 4 points of Phoenix in the playoff scramble. Brad Bonello, Chris Collins and Bo Cheesman scored and Mike Brown made 43 saves to help the Long Beach Ice Dogs post a 4-3 shootout victory over the Idaho Steelheads on Friday night.