Stockton, NY

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They tried their little hearts out but just couldn't quite cut it. Pups that attempted to become police department K9's that turned out to be too friendly to make it happen. Yes they flunked out for their constantly wagging tales and preference to cuddle. So what happens to them now?

Who Wants to Adopt a Puppy That Flunked Out of the Police Academy?

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All Things NC

Owning a dog that is easy to train can be a game-changer, especially for first-time dog owners. While all dogs require training, some breeds are known for their intelligence and eagerness to please, making them particularly adept at learning commands and tricks. Here are the top five easy-to-train dog breeds known for their trainability and obedience.

Trainable Dogs: Top 5 Breeds That Excel in Obedience

Jake is 4 years old and only weighs 9 pounds. He is happy as can be and good with everyone he has met. BISSELL’s Empty the Shelter starts on Monday, July 8th. So all dogs will be $25 and cat will $5 starting Monday until July 31st. For more...

Dog of the week - Jake

Florida State

Akeena

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

A-Z-Animals

All Chihuahuas weigh up to 6 pounds and stand between 5 to 8 inches. They’re known for their independent nature and “big dog attitude” – despite being the smallest dog in the world. Their lively nature makes them interesting companion animals, and they may even be suitable alert dogs. However, Chihuahuas often get “small dog […]

Meet The 7 Types Of Chihuahua Dogs

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

CBS News

Some people are overdosing from certain products marketed for weight loss, federal health officials are warning.The FDA has received reports of dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide injectable products dispensed in multiple-dose vials, resulting in patients seeking medical attention or requiring hospitalization, the agency stated. Dosing errors came as a result of people measuring and self-administering incorrect amounts, and health care providers miscalculating doses of the cheaper, compounded versions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, the agency said Friday in an alert. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fainting, headache, migraine, dehydration, acute pancreatitis and gallstones, according to the FDA.A majority of the...

People are overdosing on weight-loss injections, FDA warns

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Claudia Lamascolo

Here is a cookie from my childhood that Mom always had in the cookie jar. Peanut butter cookies were an easy favorite, and we just loved helping her make them they were super easy.

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Anderson, IN

Three months ago, a one-year-old dog named Robert arrived at the The Animal Protection League Inc., Indiana in Anderson, Indiana. Of course, all the shelters are overcrowded, and there are rarely enough volunteers to give the dogs that extra love and attention they should receive, but explain that to Robert.

Sad shelter pup spends 23 hours a day in his kennel and dreams about loving home

Beaver County, PA

ECONOMY BOROUGH, Pa. (KDKA) — "Unsolved Mysteries" is releasing five new episodes on Netflix on Wednesday, and one of the episodes digs into one of the strangest cases in Western Pennsylvania: the 2014 discovery of an embalmed woman's head in Economy Borough.Economy Borough Police Chief Michael O'Brien told KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay that he hopes the national spotlight will help identify this Jane Doe and figure out how she got there. "This young boy had discovered a severed head, and we soon realized that it had been embalmed," Chief O'Brien said. It's a haunting mystery Beaver County investigators never expected. The woman's head...

"Unsolved Mysteries" episode examines severed head cold case in Beaver County

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Gibson Band, a pocket-sized pup with a huge heart full of love. This 4-year-old Chihuahua grew up as an owned pup in a loving home. Unfortunately, Gibson's owners recently went through some unexpected life changes, and as such were no longer able to provide him with the care and love he needed. Now, Gibson is living safely with a foster family found through Great Dog Rescue New England. Despite loving his foster family, Gibson hopes he will not have to wait very long before he can make his final move to a furever home!

Tiny 8-Pound Chihuahua Searching For Love After Owner Forced To Surrender

Alabama State

Crossville, AL

A Good Samaritan raced to save a “terrified” puppy being pulled into a Crossville, Alabama creek by a snapping turtle. According to 2nd Chance Shelter, the incident occurred on July 1 when a group of people heard “horrific cries” in the backyard of a home. The screams led the people to the horrible scene as a puppy was being dragged into the creek by the snapping turtle.

Snapping turtle drags ‘terrified’ puppy into Alabama creek as rescuer raced to save her

Doodle dogs are among the most popular breeds with pet owners. Unfortunately, these beloved creatures don’t get a lot of respect in most purebred circles. Many groups argue any breed deliberately produced by mixing breed dogs destroys the pedigree. Unfortunately, this means these great dogs don’t get recognized by top clubs like the American Kennel […]

Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle: The 5 Key Differences

Fairfield, CA

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man has now been convicted in the 2023 murder of his girlfriend Erica Brown. The Fairfield Police Department said Brown was last seen on Aug. 20, 2023 at her Fairfield home. Her boyfriend, Mark Randle, was soon named as a person of interest in her disappearance.

Boyfriend of missing Fairfield woman believed to be dead convicted of murder

Southern Charm

Across the United States, animal shelters face a persistent challenge: a significant number of adopted dogs are returned to their care. While many families adopt with the best intentions, some breeds are more frequently returned than others due to various factors such as behavioral issues, health concerns, or mismatched expectations.

Top 5 adopted dog breeds returned back to shelters

If you were asked for your thoughts on the best and worst behaved dog breeds, would the worst-behaved be YOUR dog...or whatever breed the neighbor's dog is?. IMO- a dog's behavior is depends on the owner. How much training they put in, what they let their dog get away with and if they're being consistent. That being said, there are certain things my guy, B, does that I let slide...

From Owners: Best and worst dog breeds

Dogs are naturally companion pets and often enjoy receiving attention, too. While some dog breeds are more independent and less likely to want to cuddle, others seek continuous friendship and constant affection as humans do. Cuddly dogs do so for several reasons, including loneliness, protection, and affection. Whether you’re seeking...

Best cuddly dogs: Top 6 dog breeds that love snuggling

Fire chief Matthew Conte set out to protect his town from Jasper National Park's worst wildfire in a century. He lost his own home in the process.

Fire chief battling Jasper National Park wildfire watches his house burn down while protecting town

Despite protests by animal rights activists, an alpine Italian province on Tuesday confirmed the killing of a female bear believed responsible for an attack on a French hiker earlier this month.Activists said the killing of the bear identified as Kj1 leaves her three cubs in "serious difficulty to survive." The International Organization for Animal Protection said the order was issued overnight, making it impossible to seek a legal stay."OPIA Italia is disconcerted at the culling of Kj1, which we tried to save with two legal actions,'' said Claudia Taccani, a lawyer for the organization, noting that a judge had suspended...

This dog is ready to be adopted!

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