New fitness center opens for canine clients MD When dog owner, Lynne Chaput, couldn't find a rehab center for her dog, she opened one herself. Murphy, a black lab, now swims in pools, runs on treadmills and eats only healthful canine cuisine. Check out the Canine Fitness Website [Annapolis Capital]

It's dog-eat-dog on the catwalk, star finds The star model of the ASPCA benefit takes a bite out of soap star's kiss.  'That dog could easily fit my head in his mouth...' [Independent Online]

Blue bloods fought fatal duels over wounded pride, and dogs KY 'Probably more people have been killed in Kentucky over dogs than anything else except land... We are fond of our dogs... You don't mess with our animals'  [My In Kentucky]

Prozac no cure-all for animal-behavior problems CO In dogs, as in people, pills are not the answer for behavior problems... but it's only natural to desire a quick fix. [Rocky Mountain News]

Puppy trainer unleashes potential IL Foster pet parents raise puppies for canine therapy... [Peoria Journal Star]

For rescued dog, a dog's life ... transformed When Mangee's owner died and left her homeless, her troubles  multiplied: 'Mangee was hit at least twice by cars. She was shot -- and possibly left for dead -- on three separate occasions. She developed a severe case of mange and was blind in one eye.' Then she became pregnant... it took a miracle for a happy ending  and she got one... [Camden Chronicle Independent]

Dogs show the way for treatment of homeless CA Sandi Paris, director of a homeless crisis center, follows her heart and takes pride in meeting homeless people with respect and caring. She provides insight into her philosophy and takes a page from the dog's gift to mankind: friendship... 'The number one reason a lot of homeless have dogs is because a dog loves you no matter what, especially when you're not treated with respect. Dogs also help keep people warm at night and provide an element of protection.' [Times-Standard]