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		<title>Hartz Recalls Dog Treats</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/09/08/5626/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hartz Mountain Corporation is recalling 74,700 8-oz bags of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs, lot code BZ0969101E, UPC number 32700-11519, which were imported by Hartz from a Brazilian supplier, said a Food and Drug Administration release.
Random sample&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Outrage Mounts Over Girl Puppy Throwing Video</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/31/5596/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A video of a girl tossing puppies into a river has sparked outrage online.
The short video clip, which was originally posted on YouTube, shows a girl  taking six black-and-white puppies out of a white bucket and tossing them into&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Boarding Owner Charged With Cruelty</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/29/dog-boarding-owner-charged-with-cruelty/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:08:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The co-owner of a dog-boarding and day-care facility in Brooklyn, NY has been arrested charged with five counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty for severely neglecting several dogs boarded at his kennel.
The investigation began in late June after ASPCA Agents&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>AAA Names Top Vehicles For Dogs</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/25/aaa-names-top-vehicles-for-dogs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The American Automobile Association (AAA) has come up with a list of the top vehicle picks for dog owners based on factors such as crash test ratings, safety features, fuel economy, ease of animal ingress and egress, cargo area size,&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Survey: Dogs Distract Drivers</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/23/survey-dogs-distract-drivers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a new survey from AAA and pet travel product maker Kurgo, dog-owning drivers do some pretty unsafe stuff behind-the-wheel, such as feeding and petting a dog or allowing a mutt to sit in their lap.
Of dog owners&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Disney World To Open &#8216;Pet Resort&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/19/disney-world-to-open-pet-resort/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What do you think? Something you&#8217;d consider if you were taking a vacation and wanted to be as close to your pooch as possible?
The happiest place on earth is about to make pets even happier. Beginning August 27th, Disney&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Lawsuit Claims Girl Not Allowed To Play Basketball With Service Dog</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/17/lawsuit-claims-girl-not-allowed-to-play-basketball-with-service-dog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A high school and Special Olympics are barring a girl with cerebral palsy from playing basketball with other disabled students, according to a federal lawsuit.
The group Equip for Equality are suing on behalf of Jennifer Youngwith&#8211;a 17-year-old who attends&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Merrick Recalls Dog Treats Due to Salmonella</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/15/merrick-recalls-dog-treats-due-to-salmonella/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dog treats from a well-known Texas company are being recalled for possible salmonella contamination.
Merrick Pet Foods is recalling all 10-ounce lots of &#8220;Beef Filet Squares&#8221; for dogs and &#8220;Texas Hold&#8217;ems&#8221; pet treats, made by Merrick Pet Care of Amarillo.&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Police Rescue Fighting Dogs Bound For Mexico</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/10/5436/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A routine traffic stop of a cargo van in Buena Park, CA led to the rescue of a dozen pit bulls that were headed to Mexico for dog fighting.
Officers noticed the van had no front license plate and directed&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Origin of Dogs Much Earlier Than Thought</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/08/scientists-discover-origin-of-dogs-much-earlier-than-thought/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You never know what you&#8217;ll find when you&#8217;re a scientist digging around in a cave in Belgium.
In this case, the oldest-ever remains of a dog have been discovered&#8211;31,700 years old.
Scientists believe these dogs probably looked similar to Siberian&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Win A Copy Of The Book: Made For Each Other</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/02/win-a-copy-of-the-book-made-for-each-other/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/02/win-a-copy-of-the-book-made-for-each-other/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s contest time again, K9ers! Meg Olmert, writer of the upcoming show on The National Geographic Channel: And Man Created Dog, has also written a book titled: Made For Each Other. The book lays out the history of the dog-human&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pamela Anderson Helps Out Oil Spill Dogs</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/02/pamela-anderson-helps-out-oil-spill-dogs/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/08/02/pamela-anderson-helps-out-oil-spill-dogs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pamela Anderson is leading the charge to help evacuate dogs that have been affected by the oil spill in Louisiana. 
The actress paid for local adoption, flea treatment and spay and neutering costs to get the dogs over to the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Info You Should Know About Parvo</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/29/info-you-should-know-about-parvo/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/29/info-you-should-know-about-parvo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parvo is a very nasty virus that can be deadly&#8211;especially in puppies. I came across some great info over at about.com that I thought I&#8217;d share:
5 Things To Know About Parvo
1. The most common clinical signs are diarrhea&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Animal Shelter Mistakes Pet Dog For Coyote</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/27/animal-shelter-mistakes-pet-dog-for-coyote/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/27/animal-shelter-mistakes-pet-dog-for-coyote/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dog Mistaken For Coyote
Ten year old &#8220;Copper&#8221; was lost on July 3rd, then found the same day by police. But officials at the Franklin County Humane Society mistook her for a coyote and told police to release her back&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pick Up the Poo! It&#8217;s Bad for the Environment!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/26/pick-up-the-poo-its-bad-for-the-environment/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/26/pick-up-the-poo-its-bad-for-the-environment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I can&#8217;t stand it when people don&#8217;t pick up after their dogs when they poop outside. Not only is it disgusting to see giant mounds of dog dung all over the place, it&#8217;s just about impossible to remove from the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Mass. Makes Debarking Illegal</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/20/mass-makes-debarking-illegal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Under the new law &#8212; called Logan&#8217;s Law after a dog that underwent the controversial surgery but was later abandoned&#8211; anyone in the state who cuts or removes an animal&#8217;s vocal chords for nonmedical reasons may be punished by fines&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dogs Alone In Cars On Hot Days&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/19/dogs-alone-in-cars-on-hot-days/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/19/dogs-alone-in-cars-on-hot-days/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even on a 85-degree day, it takes only 10 minutes for the interior of a car to reach 102 degrees—and within 30 minutes, the inside of the car can be a staggering 120 degrees. Leaving windows open a few inches&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Growing Number of Neighbors Sharing Custody of Dogs</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/14/growing-number-of-neighbors-sharing-custody-of-dogs/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/14/growing-number-of-neighbors-sharing-custody-of-dogs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those who want a dog, but can&#8217;t have one because they don&#8217;t have the time or money to care of one, there may be a solution: Why not share custody of a K9 with your neighbor?
More and more&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>58,000 Dogs Killed In Iraq</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/11/58000-dogs-killed-in-irag/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/11/58000-dogs-killed-in-irag/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the past three months alone, teams of veterinarians and police shooters have killed approximately 58,000 stray dogs in and around the Iraqi capital. This mass-killing of dogs comes on the heels of an increasing number of strays blamed for&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>United Pet Group Recalls Dog Supplements</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/06/united-pet-group-recalls-dog-supplements/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/06/united-pet-group-recalls-dog-supplements/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to salmonella concerns, United Pet Group of Cincinnati has expanded its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin tablets for dogs to include additional branded and private label pet care products. The expanded recall, issued July 2, includes&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>120 Beagles Receive Their Independence!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/04/120-beagles-receive-their-independence/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/04/120-beagles-receive-their-independence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unfrickinbelievable.
One-hundred twenty Beagles and 55 primates were rescued over the weekend from a bankrupt laboratory in Oxford, N.J. Even worse: The lab has been shut down for three months, but the animals used in experiments at the facility were&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Tips to Help Keep Your Dog Safe During the 4th of July</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/03/ten-tips-to-help-keep-your-dog-safe-during-the-4th-of-july/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/03/ten-tips-to-help-keep-your-dog-safe-during-the-4th-of-july/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
1. Leave your dog at home during the fireworks celebration. A dog&#8217;s hearing is 10 times more sensitive than a human&#8217;s, which can make fireworks very alarming.
2. Keep them occupied with an interactive toy while you are gone. Make&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>AKC Recognizes Three New Dog Breeds</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/30/akc-recognizes-three-new-dog-breeds/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/30/akc-recognizes-three-new-dog-breeds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Icelandic Sheepdog, Leonberger, and Cane Corso: Welcome to the club.
The American Kennel Club is now recognizing these three big, athletic, muscular pooches  as official breeds (that&#8217;s the Icelandic Sheepdog pictured above).
That brings the tally of AKC-recognized breeds to&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Help Suger Bear Beat Heartworms!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/27/5058/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/27/5058/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:35:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A friend of mine has a dog who was diagnosed with heartworm disease . It&#8217;s very, very expensive to treat and she&#8217;s unable to afford treatment.
I can&#8217;t begin to imagine what I&#8217;d do if one of my furry little&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Mariah Owes Her Vet Big Bucks!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/24/mariah-owes-her-vet-big-bucks/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/24/mariah-owes-her-vet-big-bucks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mariah Carey&#8217;s veterinarian is singing the blues. The vet says Carey hasn&#8217;t paid nearly $30,000 in bills for three of her pooches.
To date, she&#8217;s only paid about $8,000 of a nearly $38,000 bill.
The veterinarian claims she has provided&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>New Spay/Neuter Requirement For Pit Bull Owners</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/23/5019/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/23/5019/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Under a new ordinance in Southern California&#8217;s San Bernadino County, owners of pit bulls or pit bull mixes would be required to spay or neuter dogs more than 4 months old. 
Owners who fail to do so would face a&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Procter &amp; Gamble Purchases Evo, Innova</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/20/procter-gamble-purchases-evo-innova/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/20/procter-gamble-purchases-evo-innova/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:31:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was nice knowing ya, Evo.
&#8220;Mega-corp&#8221; Procter &#38; Gamble announced itâ€™s acquiring Natura Pet Products, the privately-held premium pet food company whose product line includes Innova, Evo, California Natural, Healthwise, Mother Nature, and Karma pet foods.
It&#8217;ll be interesting&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Inside Those Arm &amp; Hammer Pet Products?</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/15/whats-inside-those-arm-hammer-pet-products/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/15/whats-inside-those-arm-hammer-pet-products/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of us use Arm &#38; Hammer carpet cleaning products&#8211;specifically ones formulated for cleaning up pet messes. But, besides baking soda, what else is in these products?
The makers of Arm &#38; Hammer do not currently disclose what else is&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>See! You Really DO Look Like Your Dog!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/14/see-you-really-do-look-like-your-dog/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/14/see-you-really-do-look-like-your-dog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
It&#8217;s a age-old phenomenon: Some couples have &#8220;coupleface&#8221; and some dog owners look like their pooch&#8211;now, there&#8217;s some research behind the bark of &#8220;poochface.&#8221;A group of researchers claim they can predict what kind of dog a person has based on&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>One More Reason to Quit: Secondhand Smoke Can Harm Your Dog</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/09/one-more-reason-to-quit-secondhand-smoke-can-harm-your-dog/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/09/one-more-reason-to-quit-secondhand-smoke-can-harm-your-dog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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When people talk about the dangers of secondhand smoke, the focus is usually on the health risks that humans face. However, dogs (and cats!) are just as susceptible to health problems from those cigarettes.
In addition to respiratory problems that&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>High Fluoride Amounts in Dog Food Pose Health Risk</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/07/high-fluoride-amounts-in-dog-food-pose-health-risk/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/07/high-fluoride-amounts-in-dog-food-pose-health-risk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent study revealed eight national brands of dog food contained fluoride in amounts between 1.6 and 2.5 times higher than the Environmental Protection Agencyâ€™s maximum legal dose in drinking water and may put dogsâ€™ health in jeopardy.
The fluoride&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Who&#8217;s Top Dog In Hollywood?</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/02/whos-top-dog-in-hollywood/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/02/whos-top-dog-in-hollywood/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the debut of â€œMarmadukeâ€ on Friday, MovieTickets.com polled moviegoers to see which pop-culture pooch is top dog.
Beethoven was tapped as the fansâ€™ favorite pooch with 28 percent of the vote, while Old Yeller came in a close second&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Green&#8217; Pet Stores on the Rise</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/01/green-pet-stores-on-the-rise/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/01/green-pet-stores-on-the-rise/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As people continue to embrace eco-friendly elements into their life, other, furrier members of the household will be able to do their part to help the environment as well.
Pet stores featuring â€œgreenâ€ products are becoming increasingly popular. Some of&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Tough &#8216;Ol Basset Survives Alligator Attack</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/25/tough-ol-basset-survives-alligator-attack/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/25/tough-ol-basset-survives-alligator-attack/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 05:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life is hard enough for your average 12-year-old basset hound&#8230;this basset took things a step further by surviving an alligator attack.
Sophie the basset suffered injuries to her hind area and abdomen after the gator bit down and tried pulling&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Robo Dogs: As Good as the Real Thing?</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/24/robo-dogs-as-good-as-the-real-thing/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/24/robo-dogs-as-good-as-the-real-thing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 08:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Man&#8217;s best friend may someday run on AA batteries instead of kibble.
A study conducted by Saint Louis University found that a nine-year-old dog named Sparky and a robotic dog were almost equally effective at helping to alleviate loneliness in&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>John Travolta&#8217;s Dogs Killed In Airport Accident</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/19/john-travoltas-dogs-killed-in-airport-accident/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/19/john-travoltas-dogs-killed-in-airport-accident/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 08:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two dogs belonging to actor John Travolta were hit and killed by a service vehicle at the Bangor, Maine, airport last week. The accident happened while Travolta&#8217;s private jet was parked on an airport tarmac for refueling.
While there, two&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The Post Office Gets Down With The Dogs</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/16/the-post-office-gets-down-with-the-dogs/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/16/the-post-office-gets-down-with-the-dogs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 07:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Postal Service is biting back.
From nips and bites to actual attacks, violent dog behavior continues to pose a serious threat to postal employees. Nearly 2,900 Postal Service employees were bitten by dogs last year alone.
The Postal Service&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Airline Loses Dog</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/12/airline-loses-dog/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/12/airline-loses-dog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 07:18:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delta Airlines lost the dog of a Canadian man returning home from a vacation in Mexico.
Paco, the missing Jack Russell terrier was traveling with his owner and the owner&#8217;s girlfriend as pet cargo on May 3.
The airline said&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Church Allows Dogs To Attend Service</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/10/church-allows-dogs-to-attend-service/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/10/church-allows-dogs-to-attend-service/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 08:41:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Massachusetts church will be offering a new monthly worship service&#8230;for dogs. The first &#8220;Perfect Paws Pet Ministry&#8221; is aimed at giving area pooches and their owners improved odds at getting canines into heaven. 
The church plans to hold the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Recovering After Being Burned In Microwave</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/04/dog-recovering-after-being-burned-in-microwave/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/04/dog-recovering-after-being-burned-in-microwave/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 06:51:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Chihuahua-terrier mix underwent surgery Monday after being badly burned when a 4-year-old child placed the 2Â½-pound dog in a microwave earlier this year.
Hopalong &#38; Second Chance Animal Rescue became involved with the case last week after receiving the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Gay Dog&#8217; Not Allowed In Restaurant</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/03/gay-dog-not-allowed-in-restaurant/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/03/gay-dog-not-allowed-in-restaurant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 08:10:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing I still want to know after reading this story: WHY would the idiots in this place not allow a &#8220;gay&#8221; dog into their restaurant in the first place? Where they afraid the &#8220;straight&#8221; dogs would be offended?
An&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Leads Police To House Fire</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/27/dog-leads-police-to-house-fire/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this awesome clip from the Ellen Show! This dog is amazing!


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		<title>Dog&#8217;s Night Out At The Club?</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/26/dogs-night-out-at-the-club/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/26/dogs-night-out-at-the-club/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NYC pooches rejoice! You&#8217;ll soon have a place to spend your Friday nights &#8212; the Fetch Club.
The 3,000-foot indoor dog park/canine club slated to open next month in the heart of the Financial District will sport luxuries YOU probably&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Supreme Court Votes Against Dog-Fight Video Ban</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/20/supreme-court-votes-against-dog-fight-video-ban/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/20/supreme-court-votes-against-dog-fight-video-ban/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A tough blow for all of us dog lovers&#8230;

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		<title>Dog Slobber: Possible Cancer Treatment?</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/18/dog-slobber-possible-cancer-treatment/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/18/dog-slobber-possible-cancer-treatment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:35:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t like those wet, drooly dog kisses? Here&#8217;s an incentive for all anti-droolers: Researchers have found that the DNA on a dog&#8217;s tongue could be the key to new treatments for rare cancers in both humans and pooches.
The Translational&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Supplement Cetyl M Recalled For Salmonella Risks</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/13/dog-supplement-cetyl-m-recalled-for-salmonella-risks/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/13/dog-supplement-cetyl-m-recalled-for-salmonella-risks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:49:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Response Products, based in Broken Bow, Neb., announced today that Cetyl M&#8211;a dog supplement&#8211; is being pulled due to possible salmonella contamination.
It was sold online and nationwide in retail stores and through veterinarians.
Cetyl M, which is given to&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dogs: Just Say No To Slugs</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/11/dogs-just-say-no-to-slugs/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/11/dogs-just-say-no-to-slugs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:42:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A rise in the number of slugs and snails could prove fatal to dogs if they eat them, vets are warning.
Although dogs do not eat slugs or snails on purpose, they may ingest them accidentally if they fall into&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Court Denies Food Stamps For Man&#8217;s Dog</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/06/court-denies-food-stamps-for-mans-dog/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/06/court-denies-food-stamps-for-mans-dog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:17:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It looks like food stamp privelages won&#8217;t be extended to pooches anytime soon.
A Pennsylvania appeals court ruled Tuesday against James Douris&#8211;a disabled, unemployed veteran who lives alone and relies on the dog to pull his wheelchair and fetch items.&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Man Sues For $1 Million After Dog Poop Slip</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/04/man-sues-for-1-million-after-stepping-in-dog-poop/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/04/man-sues-for-1-million-after-stepping-in-dog-poop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Talk about a big, steaming pile of&#8230;
A guy stepped in dog poop at a Virginia PetSmart&#8211;and is now suing the store for $1 million.
Robert Holloway, the stepper-inner of said poop, claims he went to the store in January&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Man Attacks Vet After Dog Dies</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/28/man-attacks-vet-after-dog-dies/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/28/man-attacks-vet-after-dog-dies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 06:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to authorities, a Palm Bay, Florida man attacked a veterinarian after finding out his dog died during surgery.
Police say the 60-year-old man dropped his pet schnauzer &#8220;BB&#8221; off at the animal hospital so his veterinarian could remove some&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>&#8230;And The Winner of The Bamboo Contest Is&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/25/and-the-winner-of-the-bamboo-contest-is/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/25/and-the-winner-of-the-bamboo-contest-is/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brittany and her dogs Quick and Nova! Congrats! Some cool pooch swag will be on the way soon!
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		<title>Kelly Osbourne Injured While Trying To Break Up Dog Fight</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/23/kelly-osbourne-injured-while-trying-to-break-up-dog-fight/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/23/kelly-osbourne-injured-while-trying-to-break-up-dog-fight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kelly Osbourne fractured her elbow trying to break up a fight between her mother&#8217;s dogs.
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne share their mansion with 18 tiny dogs&#8211;Kelly  stepped in to end a fight between several of the pooches.
On her Twitter&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrate National Puppy Day By Winning Free Stuff!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/21/celebrate-national-puppy-day-by-winning-free-stuff/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/21/celebrate-national-puppy-day-by-winning-free-stuff/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The only thing better than getting something for free is getting THREE somethings for free! In honor of National Puppy Day, which is coming up on Tuesday, March 23, we&#8217;re teaming up with our buddies over at Bamboo to offer&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Swallows $20,000 Diamond</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/16/dog-swallows-20000-diamond/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/16/dog-swallows-20000-diamond/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase &#8220;Glimmer of hope&#8230;&#8221;
One more: Gives a whole new meaning to &#8220;Diamond in the rough&#8230;&#8221;
OK, I&#8217;m done.


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		<title>Authorities Raid Well-Known Boxer Rescue In San Diego</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/15/authorities-raid-well-known-san-diego-boxer-rescue/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/15/authorities-raid-well-known-san-diego-boxer-rescue/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than 60 dogs were rescued from a place that was supposed to be a safe haven for canines.
The owner of The Boxer Rescue in Lakeside, Calif., which has been operating for years, now faces felony animal neglect charges.&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Boston Residents Rally Against Fancy Dog Hotel</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/09/boston-residents-rally-against-fancy-dog-hotel/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/09/boston-residents-rally-against-fancy-dog-hotel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite strong opposition from residents and city officials, a proposal for a fancy dog hotel in South Boston received a favorable vote from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The kennel plan is billed as an upscale boarding facility and weekend&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Three Dogs Die After Eating Poisoned Meatballs</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/07/three-dogs-die-after-eating-poisoned-meatballs/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/07/three-dogs-die-after-eating-poisoned-meatballs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On February 19, a woman in Spokane, Wash. reported to local authorities that, after she let her dogs outside, saw one of the dogs eating something off the ground. She called her dog away from what was later identified as&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Nature&#8217;s Variety Pet Food Recall!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/03/natures-variety-pet-food-recall/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/03/natures-variety-pet-food-recall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pet food company Nature&#8217;s Variety is voluntarily recalling packages of its chicken-flavored pet food over concerns of salmonella contamination.
The company says in a statement issued Thursday that no pets or humans have been sickened.
Included in the recall are&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Show Your Support For California Humane Lobby Day!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/01/show-your-support-for-california-humane-lobby-day/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/01/show-your-support-for-california-humane-lobby-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:34:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pretty cool event in Cali&#8211;us commonfolk can sign up to go to THE State Capitol and talk directly to state representatives about our feelings on some of the bills relating to animals currently being reviewed.
Here are the details:
Please&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Daddy, Cesar&#8217;s Right-Hand-Pooch, Passes Away</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/22/daddy-cesars-right-hand-pooch-passes-away/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/22/daddy-cesars-right-hand-pooch-passes-away/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve seen an episode of The Dog Whisperer, chances are you&#8217;ve seen Daddy, Cesar&#8217;s best buddy and perfectly balanced, all-around awesome Pit Bull. Sadly, Daddy has passed away at the age of 16.
Here&#8217;s a press release from The&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Family Dog Kept Missing Little Girl Safe</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/22/family-dog-kept-missing-little-girl-safe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The family dog helped to keep a little girl safe after she spent the overnight hours Friday in 30-degree temperatures near Cordes Lakes in Arizona.
Local law enforcement credits the dog, a Queensland Heeler, with the 3-year-old girl&#8217;s survival.
A&#8230;]]></description>
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		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/17/4199/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our friends at Planet Dog recently held a dog kissing contest to raise money for canine service organizations. The winner of the dog kissing contest was Beau, a Yorkie mix who kissed for aÂ  52.5 seconds &#8211; heck of a&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The Rarest Dog Breed In The World??</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/15/the-rarest-dog-breed-in-the-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Glen of Imaal Terrier&#8211;there are only 500-600 of these dogs in the U.S. Why is the breed so rare? According to petmedsonline.com, the fact that most people don&#8217;t even know the breed exists doesn&#8217;t exactly help their cause.
In&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Follow Your Dog On Twitter?</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/11/follow-your-dog-on-twitter/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/11/follow-your-dog-on-twitter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin Vissering</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve heard of people setting up Myspace and Facebook accounts for their dogs&#8230;but Twitter? Don&#8217;t you have to, like, type stuff on there?
Check this out:
Toy company Mattel Inc. has announced its plan to release a new product called&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Doritos&#8217; Dog Collar Super Bowl Commercial</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/08/doritos-dog-collar-super-bowl-commercial/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/08/doritos-dog-collar-super-bowl-commercial/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Best use ever for a shock collar?

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		<title>Ban On Sale of Dogs in Pet Shops?</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/03/ban-on-sale-of-dogs-in-pet-shops/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/03/ban-on-sale-of-dogs-in-pet-shops/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to cut down on puppy mills, some members of the West Hollywood City Council felt that the best solution to the problem is to ban the sale of dogs entirely.
The idea for the new law came&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Shoots Man In Back</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/01/dog-shoots-man-in-back/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/01/dog-shoots-man-in-back/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:25:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A hunter trying to retrieve duck decoys was accidentally shot by his own dog.
The accident occurred Saturday when the female Labrador retriever stepped on her owner&#8217;s loaded shotgun, causing the safety to disengage and the weapon to fire, according&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pooches Smile For A Cause</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/26/pooches-smile-for-a-cause/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/26/pooches-smile-for-a-cause/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this video clip of smiling pooches (and cats!). The clip is part of the I&#8217;m Tired Of Animal Cruelty movement, which aims to spread awareness to animal abuse. 

You can also check out some cool &#8220;I&#8217;m Tired of&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Angry Tenant Throws Eggs at Dog Owners</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/25/angry-tenant-throws-eggs-at-dog-owners/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/25/angry-tenant-throws-eggs-at-dog-owners/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several New York dog owners taking their pets to a dog run claim they were egged by a tenant in a neighboring luxury condominium building.
A woman who regularly takes her black Labrador retriever to the dog run said she&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Donate To The Haiti Animal Rescue Effort!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/19/donate-to-the-haiti-animal-rescue-effort/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/19/donate-to-the-haiti-animal-rescue-effort/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:45:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amongst the devastation in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, there are thousands of frightened, wounded, hungry, and thirsty animals. Not only do they need our help, but helping them can ward off health risks to the humans who are&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Possible Salmonella Contamination In Dog Treats</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/18/possible-salmonella-contamination-in-dog-treats/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/18/possible-salmonella-contamination-in-dog-treats/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of &#8220;Best By 111911&#8243; because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Cancer Vaccine Arrives</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/13/dog-cancer-vaccine-arrives/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/13/dog-cancer-vaccine-arrives/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A serious pet healthcare problem could soon be a thing of the past after a US pharmaceutical company was given the thumbs up to market a vaccine for a type of cancer.
Vical&#8217;s Oncept will target melanoma and, according to&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>100 Dogs and Cats Killed By Animal Control Officer</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/10/100-dogs-and-cats-killed-by-animal-control-officer/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/10/100-dogs-and-cats-killed-by-animal-control-officer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Officials are saying 100 or more dogs and cats were dumped in a creek by a former Canton, Mississippi animal control officer accused of shooting and killing them.
A citizen complaint led to an investigation and discovery of the remains&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>PETA Uses Image Of Michelle Obama Without Permission</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/08/peta-uses-image-of-michelle-obama-without-permission/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/08/peta-uses-image-of-michelle-obama-without-permission/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to a new and controversial ad featuring the first lady, PETA is not making any new friends at The White House. The ad in question uses an image of Michelle Obama in an anti-fur advertisement without her permission&#8211; it&#8217;s&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Missing Sled Dogs Found After Two Days</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/04/missing-sled-dogs-found-after-two-days/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/04/missing-sled-dogs-found-after-two-days/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ten sled dogs that kept going after their musher fell off near Willow, Alaska were found last week&#8211;unfortunately, one of the dogs died.
The surviving dogs sustained two days of hunger, fights and tangles while they were trapped together. The&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>LAST CHANCE To Enter The Wellness Pet Photo Contest!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/31/enter-the-wellness-pet-photo-contest/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/31/enter-the-wellness-pet-photo-contest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a really cool concept:
Tis the season to be jolly and giving. In the spirit of the season, Mambo Sprouts is teaming up with WellnessÂ® Natural Food for Pets to help our fellow critters and we need your&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dustin&#8217;s 3-ish Minutes of Fame</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/28/dustins-3-ish-minutes-of-fame/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/28/dustins-3-ish-minutes-of-fame/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:03:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin Vissering</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Last week we featured a brief story about one of the worst cases of animal neglect in Oregon state history. Just so happens that I LIVE in Oregon&#8230;and work at a humane society in Oregon&#8230;and four of the dogs that&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Snoopy Is Top Pop Culture Pooch</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/28/snoopy-is-top-pop-culture-pooch/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/28/snoopy-is-top-pop-culture-pooch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to pup pop culture, Snoopy leads the pack.  The American Kennel Club is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year and Charlie Brown&#8217;s feisty beagle has beaten out other cartoon dogs such as Scooby Doo and a real&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>100 Dogs Seized From Hoarder In Oregon</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/24/100-dogs-seized-from-hoarder-in-oregon/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/24/100-dogs-seized-from-hoarder-in-oregon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:20:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A suspected case of dog hoarding has turned into one of the largest cases of animal neglect in Oregon history.
The case involves about 100 dogs on a desolate piece of land in eastern Oregon.
The dogs were living without&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Survives For 7 Days In Woods After Being Shot</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/21/dog-survives-for-7-days-in-woods-after-being-shot/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/21/dog-survives-for-7-days-in-woods-after-being-shot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is pretty freakin&#8217; amazing:


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		<title>The Avenue K9 Holiday Gift Guide!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/07/the-avenue-k9-holiday-gift-guide/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/07/the-avenue-k9-holiday-gift-guide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the big chewer: Orbee-Tuff Snowball by Planet Dog. It&#8217;s minty-fresh and stands up to even the toughest chewer. Best of all, it&#8217;s 100% guaranteed&#8211;if your pooch chews this baby apart, Planet Dog will send you a new one, free&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Katherine Heigl Helps Save 25 Dogs From Euthanasia</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/07/katherine-heigl-helps-save-25-dogs-from-euthanasia/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/07/katherine-heigl-helps-save-25-dogs-from-euthanasia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A nice example of what can happen when celebrities use their powers for good: Super-actress Katherine Heigl helped 25 Chihuahuas escape likely euthanization in the overcrowded Los Angeles stray animal system.
The Jason Debus Heigl Foundation funded the flight for&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>New iPhone App Finds Dog-Friendly Businesses</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/02/new-iphone-app-finds-dog-friendly-businesses/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/02/new-iphone-app-finds-dog-friendly-businesses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin Vissering</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re anything like my wife, you want to take your dog anywhere and everywhere. If she had an iPhone, this new app would be her dream come true.
The app, called Fido Factor, is a free application that locates&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Two Dogs in China Test Positive For Swine Flu</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/30/two-dogs-in-china-test-positive-for-swine-flu/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/30/two-dogs-in-china-test-positive-for-swine-flu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two dogs in Beijing have tested positive for swine flu, which makes the second case of animals to catch the disease in China along with pigs in the northeast.
The A(H1N1) virus detected in the dogs was 99 percent identical&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Las Vegas Requires Pets to be Altered</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/22/las-vegas-requires-pets-to-be-sterilized/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/22/las-vegas-requires-pets-to-be-sterilized/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new Las Vegas law will require most pet owners to spay or neuter their cats and dogs by 4 months of age to help manage the pet overpopulation problem.
The ordinance has the support of local veterinarians and animal&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Best. Snow Day. Ever.</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/18/best-snow-day-ever/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/18/best-snow-day-ever/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The prime reason &#8220;Snow Frolicking&#8221; should be in the Doggie Olympics:

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		<title>Joe Namath&#8217;s Dogs Declared Dangerous</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/15/3536/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/15/3536/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The dogs of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath are not making his owner many new fans in his Florida neighborhood.
Namath appeared before a hearing officer yesterday in West Palm Beach to answer charges that two of his dogs&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The Pit Bull Blues</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/12/the-pit-bull-blues/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/12/the-pit-bull-blues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is awesome. Happy Friday, everyone  

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		<title>King County, Wash. to Close Animal Shelters by Jan. 31</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/10/king-county-wash-to-close-animal-shelters-by-jan-31/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/10/king-county-wash-to-close-animal-shelters-by-jan-31/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[King County, in Washinton state, will close its animal shelters by January 31, 2010 and end offering animal control services to cities within the county by June 30, 2010.
According to officials, the cost of providing animal care has exceeded&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Bulldog Pops Out 21 Pups</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/09/bulldog-pops-out-21-pups/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/09/bulldog-pops-out-21-pups/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One dog&#8230;21 puppies.
It took over 20 hours for an American Bulldog named Daisy Mae to deliver her 21 pups (unfortunately, four of them died during delivery).
With so many puppies to feed, Daisy&#8217;s family decided to bottle feed some&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Human Sleeps, Dog Buys 5,000 Xbox Points</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/04/human-sleeps-dog-buys-5000-xbox-points/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/04/human-sleeps-dog-buys-5000-xbox-points/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nowadays, dogs can&#8217;t even get on the news for doing amazing things like dialing 911&#8230;the stakes have officially been raised:

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		<title>Dog Shot By Memphis Police Officer</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/01/dog-shot-by-memphis-police-officer/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/01/dog-shot-by-memphis-police-officer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two Labrador Retrievers were shot at last Thursday by officers from the Memphis Police Department when the animals came through their dog door to see who was in their yard.
Although one dog was shot and the other ran away,&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Show Your Support for the Pet Safety and Protection Act!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/28/show-your-support-for-the-pet-safety-and-protection-act/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/28/show-your-support-for-the-pet-safety-and-protection-act/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had NO idea people were rounding up animals to sell to research laboratories! Apparently some research labs out there will take animals from just any random person that comes off the street? Yeah, that&#8217;s gotta stop. Please read the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>New Pooch Claims World&#8217;s Oldest Dog Crown</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/26/new-pooch-claims-worlds-oldest-dog-crown/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/26/new-pooch-claims-worlds-oldest-dog-crown/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:50:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Otto, a 20-year-old (140 dog years) dachshund-terrier mix, has been named the new Guiness world record holder for world&#8217;s oldest pooch.
Here&#8217;s a clip of the still-spry Otto in action:

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		<title>Pet First-Aid: Pet Owners Willing, But Not Ready</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/25/pet-first-aid-pet-owners-willing-but-not-ready/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/25/pet-first-aid-pet-owners-willing-but-not-ready/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Associated Press and Petside.com recently polled 1,166 pet owners about how prepared they were to assist their pet in an emergency situation, as well how often they&#8217;ve encountered health-related emergencies. Here are some of the results of the survey:&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Paintin&#8217; Pooch! Paintings by Dog Fetch $1,700</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/20/paintin-pooch-paintings-by-dog-fetch-1700/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/20/paintin-pooch-paintings-by-dog-fetch-1700/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sam has sold two dozen paintings for up to $1,700&#8211;that&#8217;s Sam the DOG/CANINE/POOCH.
Using a custom-made brush that sits in his mouth, this six-year-old hound-mix&#8217;s painting are currently all the rage in the New York art scene.
According to his&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Taipei Considers Making Dog Owners Buy Insurance</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/18/taipei-considers-making-dog-owners-buy-insurance/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/18/taipei-considers-making-dog-owners-buy-insurance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beginning in March, Taipei city government may require dog owners to purchase liability insurance against damages caused by their dogs.
The city government is working on a proposal to institute mandatory dog insurance against injuries to third party persons, animals&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>ASPCA Conducts Behavior Tests on Dogs of Marine Corps Families</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/13/aspca-conducts-behavior-tests-on-dogs-of-marine-corps-families/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/13/aspca-conducts-behavior-tests-on-dogs-of-marine-corps-families/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to a recent ban of specific dog breeds by the Marine Corps, ASPCA behaviorists are assisting in conducting behavior assessments of some of the dogs living with families in Marine Corps housing units.
The dogs were assessed using&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>One on One With Cesar Millan</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/12/cesar-millan/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/12/cesar-millan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We had a chance to chat with the National Geographic Channel&#8217;s dog-groomer-turned-dog-trainer-turned-celeb-dog-trainer-turned-author Cesar Millan also known as &#8220;The Dog Whisperer.&#8221; Below is an excerpt of that interview.
Avenue K9 
What made you decide to write a book on puppies?
Cesar&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Marine Corps Issues Policy Banning &#8216;Aggressive&#8217; Dog Breeds</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/06/marine-corps-issues-policy-banning-aggressive-dog-breeds/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/06/marine-corps-issues-policy-banning-aggressive-dog-breeds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:16:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Marine Corps has issued a policy banning Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Wolf hybrids and any dogs with &#8220;dominant traits of aggression&#8221; from all U.S. Marine Corps bases and housing facilities.
Marines with any of the banned dogs can get a&#8230;]]></description>
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