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May 31, 2017 at 6:00 am

Vashon’s sheepdog trials are a treat for dog lovers — and knitters

Touted as the most-attended herding event on the West Coast, the Vashon Sheepdog Classic shows off Vashon Island at its most scenic, and includes a fiber-arts venue as well.

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(center) Kate Mara stars as Megan Leavey in Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s MEGAN LEAVEY, a Bleecker Street release.
Credit: Jacob Yakob / Bleecker Street

June 7, 2017 at 12:13 pm

‘Megan Leavey’ review: a pleasing woman-meets-dog story | Movie review WATCH

It’s based on the true story of a Marine and her struggle to adopt the dog she worked with in Iraq. Rating: 2.5 stars out...

June 6, 2017 at 11:54 am

Man bitten on Delta flight by another passenger’s dog

ATLANTA (AP) — An airline passenger was bitten repeatedly in the face by a dog that was allowed on the plane to provide emotional support...

Nation & World

Tomas Narvaja and his cat Magic attend the first Caturday, at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle on Saturday June 3, 2017. Cat owners and cat lovers came together to enjoy and to show off their feline friends.

June 3, 2017 at 5:23 pm

Purrfect fun: Caturday at Cal Anderson Park VIEW

Dozens of cat owners and cat lovers got together Saturday in the park to give their feline friends a chance to get out of the...

Local News

Michael Stellmman, center, and Lex Moncada, right, spend time with Sugar in the guidance counselorâ€™s office at P.S. 209 in New York, May 1, 2017. Seven schools are participating in the Comfort Dog program of the Education Department, which pairs certain schools with dogs from an animal rescue and adoption organization on Long Island. (John Taggart/The New York Times)

May 31, 2017 at 3:27 pm

Teacher’s pet sleeps in a dog bed in these N.Y. schools VIEW

The Comfort Dog program of the New York City schools’ Education Department pairs schools with dogs from an animal-rescue and adoption organization. The kids love...

Nation & World

May 24, 2017 at 2:55 pm

Major sponsor pulls support from Alaska’s Iditarod race

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The world's most famous sled dog race has lost a major backer, and Alaska race officials are blaming animal rights organizations...

Business

May 24, 2017 at 6:00 am

Guidebook tells how to take your kitty mountain climbing

The book “Adventure Cats” is serious about helping felines live nine lives to the fullest.

May 22, 2017 at 2:05 pm

Sick dog to reunite with family 2 years after disappearing

HOWELL, N.J. (AP) — A dog found near death will be reunited with her owners two years after she disappeared. Five-year-old Cali was found at...

Nation & World

May 19, 2017 at 5:57 am

Dog pardoned by governor could be trained for sledding

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — A dog that was ordered to be euthanized despite a pardon issued by Maine's governor could get a second chance at...

Nation & World

May 8, 2017 at 11:55 am

Lawyer to United: ‘This case is about more than 1 rabbit’

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — United Airlines hasn't explained why a giant rabbit died after being flown from London to Chicago or why it had...

Business

May 7, 2017 at 3:16 pm

Portland-based dog food recalled over potential salmonella contamination

Smallbatch says 282 cases of Chicken Blend were sold frozen in 2-pound bags between Feb. 1 and May 5 to retail pet-food stores in Washington,...

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