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Wednesday, January 05, 2005

Scientists repair animal hearts with implanted human stem cells  TX The heart of a pet may someday contain human cells... [Press Release: Americans for Medical Progress] (Full Story at Bioresearch Online]

UK pet owners spend more on dogs' healthcare than on cats UK Almost a third of UK dog owners have invested in medical insurance for their pet while only 17% of cat owners bought pet medical insurance. In addition, the survey indicates dog owners are willing to spend more than cat owners on veterinary services. [Saga Pet Insurance]

Divorced man ordered to pay 'dog' care support Italy "With food and vet bills a dog can cost almost as much as a child to raise..." [Ananova ]

Dog, shot by police, spent night in shelter without medical care TX Investigations into the shelter's management are underway [Houston Chronicle]

Chiclet chewing 'gum' for dogs Brazil [Ananova] (leather dog bones]

Pets help with new years resolutions [News 10 Now] (video)

Maryland police follow bloody trail in suspected violent crime ... to a yellow lab with slashed throat. [Baltimore Sun]  Followup: Slashed dog survives injuries [Local 6]

Man arrested for shooting neighbor's barking dog  NM [News Mexico Channel]

A year later, a Florida mobile home community forgives man charged with manslaughter for dog mauling of his neighbor by his six pit-bulls...  Dog-mauling death trial pending  FL "You have to forgive, you can't hold a grudge forever. It's a hurting thing, but you have to let bygones be bygones..." [WCJB]