Scientists still guessing at origins of domestic dogs (The Payson Roundup)
Recently, I mentioned a documentary that appeared on Channel 8 titled, “Dogs That Changed the World.”

6 dogs die around Valley; left without water in heat (The Arizona Republic)
The dogs died in three separate incidents across the Valley within a two-hour period Thursday. Phoenix police were involved in each case.

Rub-a-dub, dogs will soon be splashin’ in the tub (La Vista Sun)
Dogs of all shapes and sizes will be hopping into tubs and soaking in suds on Saturday to benefit Petland’s ‘InVEST in K-9s’ program.

Meter Readers A Target For Aggressive Dogs (KKTV 11 Colorado Springs)
As our summertime temperatures rise so do the number of dog bites. Colorado Springs Utilities meter readers seem to be a favorite target for aggressive dogs. In the past few years dozens of meter readers have been treated for dog bites.

Camden says keep local police dispatch service dogs allowed on beaches right of way rules fail Anita … (Camden Herald)
CAMDEN Referendums to keep police dispatch in town and allow dogs on beaches at certain times won voter approval at the polls Tuesday, June 12, defeating efforts by town officials to regionalize dispatch and keep beaches dog-free.

Sea Dogs Get Past Defenders (New London Day)
Portland, Maine The Portland Sea Dogs scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning Friday night and held on to beat the Connecticut Defenders 5-4 in a Eastern League game at Hadlock Field.

HSPCA looking for help caring for 14 hound dogs (WIS News 10 Columbia)
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Fourteen hound dogs, undernourished and neglected, are now in the care of the Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HSPCA).

Dogs & Fireworks (WILX 10 Lansing)
While us humans are enjoying the fireworks this Fourth of July, our dogs may be trembling in fear. Here are some tips to keep “Fido” calm this coming holiday.

10 prepare to eat as many hot dogs as possible (The Payson Roundup)
Joshua Peck lives in Maui, Hawaii, but has returned to Payson to participate in the Main Street Grille’s first annual Hot Dog Eating Contest. More than 10 contestants will have seven minutes to eat as many John Morrell hot dogs with buns as possible.