Dog lover breeds hairless dogs for people with allergies VA Pam Voit started her breeding business in response to her own need for a hairless dog; her allergies made it difficult to breathe but she didn't want to give up dogs. The response to her breed of dogs, the American hairless terrier,  has been very positive: 'Sometimes people cry. They're so happy to be able to have a dog for the first time in their lives...' [Free-Lance Star News]

Cat fight breaks out between Animal shelter and shelter volunteers VA Wise Animal shelter will no longer allow members of PAWS (Partnership for Animal Welfare and Safety) special priviledges to visit the shelter outside of public visiting hours. The change in policy came when a PAWS volunteer reported alleged  non-treatment of a dog who needed medical care. (The dog was euthanized.)  '...they're making the animals suffer because they're mad at us...'[Coalfield Progress] Related: Volunteer animal workers let go, Animal Advocates: Watch Dog Web