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New police puppy recruits named after World Cup stars

New police puppy recruits named after World Cup stars

By Ed Chatterton A new litter of patriotic police puppies has been named after England's World Cup stars. Adorable photos show West Midlands Police’s latest four-legged squad members after the new recruits were born into the force. The litter of eight Belgian Malinois puppies, with names

Missoula dog show brings therapy dogs and 500-plus canines together

Missoula, Mont. — The Five Valley Kennel Club’s annual dog show brought more than 500 dogs to Missoula over four days, with entries coming from as far away as Florida. Organizers said the community kept turning out through the weekend even with some rain. A Sunday therapy dog parade also

Tomes and Bones mobile bookshop combines a love for paws and pages

Tomes and Bones mobile bookshop combines a love for paws and pages

With the launch of her mobile bookstore, Tomes and Bones, Heather Ginochio is bringing together two lifelong loves. “Dogs have always been a part of my life, and reading has always been something that I’ve loved to do,” Ginochio said. “So I opened the bookmobile with the idea of

Wolf Point police remove dog after third reported bite

Wolf Point police remove dog after third reported bite

Wolf Point, Mont. — The Wolf Point Police Department said officers removed a dog from a Wolf Point home after a third documented bite case led to a court-approved search warrant. The case started April 10, 2026, when Wolf Point Animal Control responded to a reported dog bite of a

News briefs: Butte animal shelter stats revealed

Animal Shelter shares February stats These February statistics are from the Butte Animal Shelter, 699 Centennial Ave. The information is provided by the shelter. DOGS Turned in by owners: 1 Picked up and turned in by residents: 4 Picked up by animal control officer: 16 Adopted: 8 Reclaimed by owners:

Grooming makes Crufts debut as UK dog show widens offer

Grooming makes Crufts debut as UK dog show widens offer

With her nose pointing high in the air, back arched and legs suitably astride, Raven stood proud on the grooming table as an expert judge appraised her condition. The five-year-old charcoal standard poodle had been on the table nearly two-and-a-half hours, but remained calm and

UK's Crufts dog show opens with growing global appeal

UK's Crufts dog show opens with growing global appeal

With plenty of barks, treats and tail-wagging, the world's biggest and most famous dog show got underway Thursday in Britain, with a record number of overseas entries among those bidding for Crufts glory. More than 20,000 pooches of varying size, shape and personality will descend on