Vet student kills pet dog, boils it in oil ... all for a better grade in vet school... Bolivia A veterinary student killed his uncle's dog and boiled it in oil to obtain its bones for a veterinary class. Students who obtain dogs' skeletons receive higher rewards. Instead of the scholastic bonus, he will be prosecuted for animal cruelty... [Ananova.com]

Heidi, the gentle Rottie's message: Fight the deed, not the breed... PA When you adopt a so-called dangerous breed dog, you will run into hatred and prejudice just about every time you take your dog out for a walk... So what do you do? You prove them all wrong... get your dog advanced dog training and certification as a therapy dog and take it to visit people who will cherish its therapy visits. Your dog always looks beautiful and perfectly groomed. That's what Judy Gates did for her rescued Rottweiler, Heidi... [Pittsburg Post Gazette]

Dog-eared dog's ears insured for thousands Mr. Jeffries, the bassett hound, has the longest dog ears on the world: 12.5 inches. His long floppy ears earn him big bucks as model and television star, so his owner insured them for £30,000. 'The pampered pooch himself could pose the biggest danger to his lugs as he is constantly standing on them, tripping over them and dangling them in his dog food...'