New law says dogs must be leashed in some Island parks (Seattle Times)
After nine months of discussion and controversy, Mercer Island has a new leash law. The law, which goes into effect Sept. 1, requires dogs to…

Dogs in parks policies considered (Siskiyou Daily News)
YREKA n In response to comments from concerned citizens regarding dogs at large in city parks, the Yreka City Council is establishing new policies and enforcing those in existence.

Ferrets Control Prarie Dogs (WIBW-TV Topeka)
The federal government is offering endangered black-footed ferrets to a northwest Kansas county to control prairie dogs. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials in Kansas are considering a five-year experiment using ferrets to reduce the number of prairie dogs in Logan County.

Toddler mauled to death by dogs (CBC via Yahoo! Canada News)
A two-year-old boy from Manitoba’s Hollow Water First Nation died Thursday after he was mauled by two dogs near his home.

City offers businesses a chance to go to the dogs (New Mexico Business Weekly)
The city of Albuquerque has gone to the dogs.

Feds may use ferrets to root out prairie dogs (The Wichita Eagle)
The federal government is considering an experiment that would use ferrets to reduce the growing population of prairie dogs in Logan County.

Toddler mauled to death by dogs (CBC)
A two-year-old boy from the Hollow Water First Nation died Thursday after he was mauled by two dogs near his home.

Cathy M. Rosenthal: Cocoa mulch attractive but fatal to dogs (San Antonio Express News)
Dear Cathy: Is it true that cocoa mulch can be fatal to dogs? It smells like chocolate and is supposed to be great at preventing weeds and conserving moisture. But I heard if a dog ingests it, it could kill him. Why would anyone market a product like that?