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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

Parks board greenlights dog park design

Parks board greenlights dog park design

Plans are moving along for an off-leash dog park off Rizzo Lane in Belgrade’s far north. Members of the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails, and Recreation Board voted unanimously this month to approve the design for the Brandi A. Crawford Community Dog Park, subject to final approval by city

From the Old Files

From the Old Files

The Augusta News, June 18, 1936 Some Grub Pile. Ten thousand pounds of groceries were reserved for the G. C. C. Camp yesterday. For each boy it means 50 pounds of Groceries. • • • Chivari Stories A very pleasant and enjoyable chivari at the ranger cabin at Willow Creek, the present home

Farmer shocked over complaints about his dog bothering own sheep

Farmer shocked over complaints about his dog bothering own sheep

By Lauren Beavis A farmer was left "baffled" after his sheepdog was reported to the RSPCA - for rounding up his own flock. Tom Trueman, 42, received a complaint from the animal welfare charity after his border collie had been seen "worrying" sheep. The incident was logged

Miller Creek hearing draws crowd over wild horses' future

Miller Creek hearing draws crowd over wild horses' future

Missoula, Mont. — A packed public hearing in the Miller Creek area brought out strong opinions about what should happen next with feral horses that many residents said they want to keep on the landscape. The hearing focused on more than the horses themselves. People spoke about public safety, who has

Texas screwworm cases addressed by the Montana Department of Livestock

Texas screwworm cases addressed by the Montana Department of Livestock

HELENA, Mont. – An emergency mandate has been ordered effective immediately by the Montana Department of Livestock to supervise and protect Montana livestock from potential exposure to the New World screwworm (NWS). The department’s Animal Health Administrator/State Veterinarian issued an emergency order to stop the import of animals from

Dog tired of sheep life now wants to be with humans

Dog tired of sheep life now wants to be with humans

By James Connolly A sheepdog who flunked farm life because he'd rather spend time with humans than herd sheep is looking for a loving new home. Five-year-old Border Collie Sam was bred for life on the fells of Cumbria, but never developed the drive needed to