Utah Corrections officials dispute report on states that use dogs to get prisoners out of cells (The Salt Lake Tribune)
WASHINGTON - Utah Corrections officials are disputing a report by a human rights group that listed the state as one of five prison systems in America that allow the use of dogs to force inmates out of their cells. Corrections spokesman Jack Ford said the report is erroneous since the department has a policy, instituted in 2001, that forbids the use of dogs to extricate inmates from cells.

Oakland police recruiting really has gone to the dogs (Inside Bay Area)
OAKLAND SWAT officers dropping out of a helicopter and bomb-and narcotic-sniffing dogs will be part of demonstrations today during a police recruiting drive downtown in front of City Hall.

Skunk killed by dogs tests positive for rabies (Salisbury Post)
A skunk killed by two dogs on Goodnight Road has tested positive as the 10th case of rabies in Rowan County this year. And the dogs have been destroyed.

Utah denies human-rights charge over prison dogs (The Salt Lake Tribune)
Posted: 6:25 AM- WASHINGTON - Utah Corrections officials are disputing a report by a human rights group that listed the Beehive State as one of five prison systems in America that allow the use of dogs to force inmates out of their cells.

Agility training helps special-needs dogs at Riverside Humane Society (Daily Bulletin)
RIVERSIDE - The shelter dogs at the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center have a new play area with an A-frame, tunnel, tire jump and weave poles, thanks to a generous donor.

Newman: NASCAR racer goes to the dogs (CNN.com)
I have always been around dogs.

Dogs Converge on Expo Idaho (KBCI Boise)
If you’re a dedicated dog lover Expo Idaho Fairgrounds is the place to be this weekend. More than 1,500 dogs are competing for top prizes. The Idaho Capital City Kennel Club Show attracts dogs of all sizes– and their owners– from all across the nation.

Do Cats and Dogs Dream? (BellaOnline)
Cats sleep long hours. Dogs sleep in spurts. Their sleep twitching may indicate that they are dreaming.

Girl’s work helps dogs (Sand Mountain Reporter)
Young Albertville resident Taylor Quick s goal to acquire bulletproof vests for Albertville Police Department s K-9 dogs was realized Wednesday. In April, 12-year-old Taylor overheard a conversation about the Albertville police K-9s and their need for protective vests.

Goblins and Devil Dogs square off in Friday 13th football game (KTVO-TV Kirksville)
HARRISON, Ark. (AP) - It’s not really scary, but since today is Friday the 13th, the mascots of two Arkansas high-school football teams might find the night interesting. The Morrilton Golden Goblins will play the Harrison Devil Dogs. The two teams are tied for first in their conference.