Woman sentenced in death of four dogs (WRGB)
(Johnstown, NY - AP) - A Mohawk Valley woman was sentenced today to two years in jail in the killing of four dogs. Seventy-two-year-old Jane Fletcher pleaded guilty last month to aggravated animal cruelty and tampering with evidence.

Almost 80 Dogs Rescued From Puppy Mill (KARK Little Rock)
Sheriff Deputies and animal investigators rescue almost 80 dogs at a puppy mill that are severely malnourished and dehydrated. Vets say many of the dogs wouldn`t live another week, and 50 of them now have a new home at the Humane Society in Pulaski County.

Alton couple charged with cruelty to one of family’s dogs (KMOV St. Louis)
(KMOV) - An Alton couple is charged with animal cruelty. Prosecutors say Joseph and Paula Kelly abused one of the family’s dogs.

Three dogs die in fire: Marlborough family mourns loss of beloved pets; home is a total loss (The MetroWest Daily News)
MARLBOROUGH — A “heavy-duty” fire at a mobile home park yesterday destroyed a home and killed the owners three small dogs that were curled up on a couch inside.

Drugs, guns and dogs eating dogs (CentralOhio.com)
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — An animal cruelty complaint led to the discovery of dead dogs, a marijuana growing operation and an arsenal of weapons in a duplex at 920 Earick Road Thursday.

Cop shoots self, kills attacking dogs (Billings Gazette)
LANDER, Wyo. - A Lander police officer responding to a report of a dog biting a child Thursday was attacked by two dogs and accidentally shot himself in the leg before shooting and killing both animals.

Woman sentenced in death of four dogs (WCAX 3)
JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. A Mohawk Valley woman was sentenced today to two years in jail in the killing of four dogs.

Sweetener might kill dogs, vets’ report says (Arizona Daily Star)
NEW YORK Keep those sugarless treats out of Fido’s reach. Veterinarians warned Friday that a commonly used sweetener might cause liver failure in dogs and perhaps even kill them.

Ice Dogs comeback falls short at Bismarck (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
The Fairbanks Ice Dogs fell behind 3-0 early in the second period and then saw a furious rally come up short as they suffered a 5-4 North American Hockey League loss to the Bismarck Bobcats on Friday night in North Dakota.

Woman injured in attack by dogs (BBC News)
A woman is taken to hospital after being attacked by two dogs in County Down.