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		<title>Boston Residents Rally Against Fancy Dog Hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2010/03/09/boston-residents-rally-against-fancy-dog-hotel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/03/07/three-dogs-die-after-eating-poisoned-meatballs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2010/03/07/three-dogs-die-after-eating-poisoned-meatballs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/03/03/natures-variety-pet-food-recall/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2010/03/03/natures-variety-pet-food-recall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/03/01/show-your-support-for-california-humane-lobby-day/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/02/22/daddy-cesars-right-hand-pooch-passes-away/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2010/02/22/daddy-cesars-right-hand-pooch-passes-away/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.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>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/02/17/4199/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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 a  52.5 seconds &#8211; heck of a&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The Rarest Dog Breed In The World??</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2010/02/15/the-rarest-dog-breed-in-the-world/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2010/02/15/the-rarest-dog-breed-in-the-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/02/11/follow-your-dog-on-twitter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/02/08/doritos-dog-collar-super-bowl-commercial/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/02/03/ban-on-sale-of-dogs-in-pet-shops/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/02/01/dog-shoots-man-in-back/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/01/26/pooches-smile-for-a-cause/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/01/25/angry-tenant-throws-eggs-at-dog-owners/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/01/19/donate-to-the-haiti-animal-rescue-effort/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/01/18/possible-salmonella-contamination-in-dog-treats/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/01/13/dog-cancer-vaccine-arrives/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/01/10/100-dogs-and-cats-killed-by-animal-control-officer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/01/08/peta-uses-image-of-michelle-obama-without-permission/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2010/01/04/missing-sled-dogs-found-after-two-days/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/12/31/enter-the-wellness-pet-photo-contest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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 Wellness® 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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/12/28/dustins-3-ish-minutes-of-fame/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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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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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/12/28/snoopy-is-top-pop-culture-pooch/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/12/24/100-dogs-seized-from-hoarder-in-oregon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/12/21/dog-survives-for-7-days-in-woods-after-being-shot/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/12/07/the-avenue-k9-holiday-gift-guide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/12/07/katherine-heigl-helps-save-25-dogs-from-euthanasia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/12/02/new-iphone-app-finds-dog-friendly-businesses/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/30/two-dogs-in-china-test-positive-for-swine-flu/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/22/las-vegas-requires-pets-to-be-sterilized/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/18/best-snow-day-ever/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/18/best-snow-day-ever/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/15/3536/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/15/3536/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/12/the-pit-bull-blues/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/12/the-pit-bull-blues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/10/king-county-wash-to-close-animal-shelters-by-jan-31/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/09/bulldog-pops-out-21-pups/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/04/human-sleeps-dog-buys-5000-xbox-points/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/11/01/dog-shot-by-memphis-police-officer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/10/28/show-your-support-for-the-pet-safety-and-protection-act/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/10/26/new-pooch-claims-worlds-oldest-dog-crown/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/10/25/pet-first-aid-pet-owners-willing-but-not-ready/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/10/20/paintin-pooch-paintings-by-dog-fetch-1700/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/10/18/taipei-considers-making-dog-owners-buy-insurance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/10/18/taipei-considers-making-dog-owners-buy-insurance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/10/13/aspca-conducts-behavior-tests-on-dogs-of-marine-corps-families/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/10/12/cesar-millan/</link>
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		<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://www.avenuek9.com/2009/10/06/marine-corps-issues-policy-banning-aggressive-dog-breeds/</link>
		<comments>http://www.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>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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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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		<title>Can Dogs Get Swine Flu?</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/10/04/can-dogs-get-swine-flu/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/10/04/can-dogs-get-swine-flu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t worry, pet parents&#8211;experts say the current strain of the H1N1 (aka: swine flu) virus poses little risk to dogs and cats.
Swine flu aside, it IS the season for the common flu (canine influenza), so it&#8217;s important to keep&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Ozzy Osbourne Helps Police Dept Get New K-9</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/29/ozzy-osbourne-helps-police-dept-get-new-k-9/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/29/ozzy-osbourne-helps-police-dept-get-new-k-9/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ozzy Osbourne has agreed to donate money for a new K-9 police dog for the Muncie, Indiana Police Department.
One of the department K-9s, named Rover, was recently retired at the it&#8217;s-time-for-a-gold-watch age of 13 years. Ozzy&#8217;s son Jack, who&#8217;s&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>HAPPY Act Aims to Make Pet Health Care More Affordable</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/27/happy-act-aims-to-make-pet-health-care-more-affordable/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/27/happy-act-aims-to-make-pet-health-care-more-affordable/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One trip to the vet is all it takes to realize that keeping your pet healthy with regular checkups and vaccinations  is not cheap&#8230;like, not even remotely cheap.
U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter has introduced the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Rescue Ink Goes Public</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/24/rescue-ink-goes-public/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/24/rescue-ink-goes-public/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Kuhlmann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everything is a situation. Every animal abuse, every dime spent on medical care and every second spent on their choppers, roaming the streets of New York. For this burly pack of tattooed men known as Rescue Ink, the mission is&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Jessica Simpson&#8217;s Dog Taken by Coyote</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/22/jessica-simpsons-dog-taken-by-coyote/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/22/jessica-simpsons-dog-taken-by-coyote/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jessica Simpson&#8217;s dog Daisy was taken by a coyote right in front of the singer in Los Angeles last week.
Despite of the dire nature of Daisy&#8217;s situation, Simpson has not given up searching for the dog, and is offering&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Facebook Aids in Finding Alleged Dog Abuser</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/20/facebook-aids-in-finding-alleged-dog-abuser/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/20/facebook-aids-in-finding-alleged-dog-abuser/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For anyone that still doubts the power of online social networking, this one&#8217;s for you:
On Friday, September 11, ASPCA law enforcement arrested a New York man for allegedly beating his boyfriend’s dog, a 4½-pound Yorkshire Terrier named Lucy. Lucy’s&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Scientists Confirm Oregon Dogs Killed By Blue-Green Algae</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/16/scientists-confirm-oregon-dogs-killed-by-blue-green-algae/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/16/scientists-confirm-oregon-dogs-killed-by-blue-green-algae/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scientists at Oregon State University have confirmed that one of four dogs that died recently after drinking from an Oregon creek was poisoned by blue-green algae.
The dog, an 11-year-old husky named Kuta, tested positive for a neurotoxin released by&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Rescue Group Offers Dog Food For Vick Tackles</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/14/rescue-group-offers-dog-food-for-vick-tackles/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/14/rescue-group-offers-dog-food-for-vick-tackles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an ad in The Washington Post last week, D.C.-based Main Line Animal Rescue pledged to donate five bags of dog food to a D.C. animal shelter for every time the Redskins tackle Vick when his Philadelphia Eagles visit the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>China Orders Mass Killing of Dogs</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/10/china-orders-mass-killing-of-dogs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/10/china-orders-mass-killing-of-dogs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are reports from China that a citywide dog sweep will begin Thursday in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province near Beijing. Dogs that are not registered and vaccinated will reportedly be killed, along with stray animals.
Residents with dogs over one foot&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>High Fluoride Amounts in Dog Food Pose Health Risk</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/06/high-fluoride-amounts-in-dog-food-pose-health-risk/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/06/high-fluoride-amounts-in-dog-food-pose-health-risk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A study conducted in June  revealed eight national brands of dog food contained fluoride in amounts between 1.6 and 2.5 times higher than the Environmental Protection Agency’s maximum legal dose in drinking water and may put dogs’ health in jeopardy.&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Toxic Algae Possible Cause of Four Dog Deaths in Oregon</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/03/toxic-algae-possible-cause-of-four-dog-deaths-in-oregon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/09/03/toxic-algae-possible-cause-of-four-dog-deaths-in-oregon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Toxic algae may be the cause of the tragic deaths of four dogs at Elk Creek in southwest Oregon.
The Department of Environmental Quality took water samples at multiple locations along Elk Creek earlier this week. The samples are being&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Canine Flu: Should You Be Worried?</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/31/canine-flu-should-you-be-worried/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/31/canine-flu-should-you-be-worried/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The end of summer usually means back to school and back to work&#8211;and the beginning of flu season. This year, there is concern that the canine flu virus may be more widespread than in previous years.
However, experts say dog owners shouldn&#8217;t&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog of SPCA Exec Dies After Being Left in Car</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/27/dog-of-spca-exec-dies-after-being-left-in-car/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/27/dog-of-spca-exec-dies-after-being-left-in-car/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:41:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An executive for an anti-animal cruelty group says her 16-year-old blind and deaf dog died after she accidentally left him in her hot car for four hours.
Robin Starr, the CEO of the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>World&#8217;s Tallest Dog Dies</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/19/worlds-tallest-dog-dies/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/19/worlds-tallest-dog-dies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin Vissering</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gibson, a seven-year-old Great Dane and Guinness Book of World Records&#8217; tallest dog, died earlier this month. His owner made the decision to have him humanely euthanized after finding out that cancer had spread to his lungs. Earlier this year&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>50% OFF your Pet Travel Fee with JETBLUE</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/17/50-off-your-pet-travel-fee-with-jetblue/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/17/50-off-your-pet-travel-fee-with-jetblue/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve have a lot of posts about traveling by air with your pet, so I thought this would be a nice deal to post:
JetBlue welcomes four-legged travelers onboard with JetPaws™, our blue-to-the-bone program that makes traveling with your pet&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Study: Dogs Have Mental Abilities of 2-Year-Olds</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/10/study-dogs-have-mental-abilities-of-2-year-olds/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/10/study-dogs-have-mental-abilities-of-2-year-olds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a recent study, the average dog can understand up to 250 words and gestures, and can even count to five.
Renowned dog expert Stanley Coren reviewed studies into how dogs think, including several in which tests designed to&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Former Couple Shells Out $40K in Dog Custody Battle</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/04/former-couple-shells-out-40k-in-dog-custody-battle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/04/former-couple-shells-out-40k-in-dog-custody-battle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Speaking of dog custody, a couple that broke off their engagement three years ago is in the midst of a court battle over their dog, a 6-year-old pug named Dexter. The grand total in legal fees so far? More than&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Check Out These Petsmart Coupons!</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/02/check-out-these-petsmart-coupons/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/08/02/check-out-these-petsmart-coupons/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVE K9</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just follow this link and print these babies out before heading over to Petsmart!
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		<title>It&#8217;s Members Section Week on Avenue K9!</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/26/its-members-section-monday-on-avenue-k9/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/26/its-members-section-monday-on-avenue-k9/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin Vissering</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you can see, we&#8217;re pretty darn excited about the spankin new Avenue K9 members section!
When we first began Avenue K9, we knew the site wouldn&#8217;t be truly complete until we had a section where dog crazy people just like us could&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>6 Pack Frontline Plus for Dogs (and Cats!) $52-$56 after 20% Discount at Drugstore.com</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/20/6-pack-frontline-plus-for-dogs-and-cats-52-56-after-20-discount-at-drugstore-com/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Frontline Plus is on sale at Drugstore.com for 18%-27% off [drugstore.com] (depending on dosage)
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Free Shipping on&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Indicted In Largest Ever Dog Fighting Ring</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/14/seven-indicted-in-largest-ever-dog-fighting-ring/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/14/seven-indicted-in-largest-ever-dog-fighting-ring/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than 350 dogs have been seized in a dog fighting ring that took place in multiple states.
Believed to be the largest-ever dog fighting ring, seven men have so far been indicted from Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri.
Most of&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Ozzy Osbourne&#8217;s Dog Killed by Coyote</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/09/ozzy-osbournes-dog-killed-by-coyote/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/09/ozzy-osbournes-dog-killed-by-coyote/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Wednesday, rock star Ozzy Osbourne&#8217;s dog was killed by a coyote. Osborne&#8217;s dog, a Pomeranian named Little Bit, was attacked by the animal at their Los Angeles mansion while Ozzy and his wife Sharon watched the Michael Jackson memorial&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Check Out Our New Discounts and Coupons Section!</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/07/check-out-our-new-discounts-and-coupons-section/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/07/check-out-our-new-discounts-and-coupons-section/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin Vissering</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it&#8217;s time to hit the pet store to buy food and supplies, I never leave the house without first doing a search for some coupons that might cushion the blow to my bank account.
We hope we can help&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Saudi Arabia Mystery Dog Gets New Home</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/05/saudi-arabia-mystery-dog-gets-new-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/05/saudi-arabia-mystery-dog-gets-new-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Saluki dog that was found as a stray in the San Diego area who had a microchip that linked him to Saudi Arabia has a new home.
The dog, who was most likely owned by someone in the U.S.&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Petsmart $5 off $25 In-Store Coupon!</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/01/petsmart-15-in-store-coupon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/07/01/petsmart-15-in-store-coupon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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CLICK HERE for the link!
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		<title>My Chemical Romance Drummer&#8217;s Dog Dies Mysteriously at Kennel</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/29/my-chemical-romance-drummers-dog-dies-mysteriously-at-kennel/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/29/my-chemical-romance-drummers-dog-dies-mysteriously-at-kennel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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The drummer for the band My Chemical Romance is suing the owner of a dog training kennel where his dog died under mysterious circumstances.
Bob Bryar had taken his dog Dixie, a German shepherd mix, to the kennel in&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Stray Dog Found in Southern California from Saudi Arabia</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/26/stray-dog-found-in-southern-california-from-saudi-arabia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/26/stray-dog-found-in-southern-california-from-saudi-arabia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Purina Pro Plan Dog Food Coupon: 3 Dollars Off!</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/22/purina-pro-plan-dog-food-coupon-3-dollars-off/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/22/purina-pro-plan-dog-food-coupon-3-dollars-off/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Just fill out a short questionnaire and get a coupon for three dollars off a bag of Purina Pro Plan Shredded Blend Formula dog (or cat!) food. Must buy a 6-lb bag or larger to use the coupon.
Click&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>California to Vote on Banning Roadside Sales of Animals</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/21/california-to-vote-on-banning-roadside-sales-of-animals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/21/california-to-vote-on-banning-roadside-sales-of-animals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Tomorrow (June 23), California Senate Public Safety Committee will consider a measure that would ban any selling of animals by individuals on roadsides or in parking lots.
Many of these animals are bred or raised in very poor conditions,&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pro Baseball Player Injured Breaking Up Dog Fight</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/18/pro-baseball-player-injured-breaking-up-dog-fight/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/18/pro-baseball-player-injured-breaking-up-dog-fight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin Vissering</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals pitcher Kyle Farnsworth serves as a nice example of what people should NOT do when dealing with dogs that are fighting&#8211;he was bitten by one of the dogs after attempting to get between them to break up&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>FREE Tube of Advantage or Advantix Flea Control</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/15/free-tube-of-advantage-or-advantix-flea-control/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/15/free-tube-of-advantage-or-advantix-flea-control/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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There&#8217;s a coupon for a free tub of Advantage or K9 Advantix flea control. There is also a $15 mail-in rebate after purchase of a 6-month supply. Click here for the link to the printable coupons!
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		<title>Blue Buffalo Dog Food Coupon: Five Dollars Off!</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/13/blue-buffalo-dog-food-coupon-five-dollars-off/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/13/blue-buffalo-dog-food-coupon-five-dollars-off/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just follow this link to Blue Buffalo&#8217;s site, take their little &#8220;True Blue Test&#8221; and get a welcome kit in the mail that includes a coupon for five bucks off a bag of their dry dog food.

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		<title>ASPCA, Humane Society React to Schwarzenegger Plan to Shorten Animal Shelter Holds</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/10/aspca-humane-society-react-to-schwarzenegger-plan-to-shorten-animal-shelter-holds/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/10/aspca-humane-society-react-to-schwarzenegger-plan-to-shorten-animal-shelter-holds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a result of the state&#8217;s budget crisis, California-funded animal shelters are facing some serious setbacks as lawmakers consider euthanizing strays in as little as three days, rather then the current six-day minimum holding period already in place.
Animal advocates&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Deal of the Day: Free Adoption Kit From Planetdog.com!</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/08/dog-deal-of-the-day-free-adoption-kit-from-planetdogcom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/08/dog-deal-of-the-day-free-adoption-kit-from-planetdogcom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planet Dog is giving away some free stuff to anyone whose recently adopted a dog. Check it out:
Once you have adopted your new best buddy,take advantage of our Kiss me, I’m adopted. kit. Simply send us a copy of&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>FDA Approves First-Ever Drug For Dog Cancer</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/05/fda-approves-first-ever-drug-for-dog-cancer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/05/fda-approves-first-ever-drug-for-dog-cancer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just as with humans, dogs are susceptible to many kinds of cancer&#8211;now, thanks to a newly approved drug, dog owners have another way to help their pooch pull through.
Palladia, the first cancer medication designed specifically for dogs, causes 37&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Thyme and Sage Ranch Founder Charged With Animal Cruelty</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/01/thyme-and-sage-ranch-founder-charged-with-animal-cruelty/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/06/01/thyme-and-sage-ranch-founder-charged-with-animal-cruelty/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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The founder of the Thyme and Sage Ranch, an animal sanctuary Richland County, Wisconsin has been charged with 11 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty after nearly 400 animals&#8211;including 315 dogs&#8211; were seized from her property.
The charges include mistreatment&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Five-Year-Old Siberian Girl Raised by Dogs</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/05/28/five-year-old-siberian-girl-raised-by-dogs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/05/28/five-year-old-siberian-girl-raised-by-dogs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 18:33:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A five-year-old Siberian girl was taken in by Russian officials after she was discovered living in unfit conditions&#8211;when the girl was first found, she was barking like a dog.
According to officials, the girl was confined in the house by&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Michael Vick Released from Prison</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/05/25/michael-vick-released-from-prison/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/05/25/michael-vick-released-from-prison/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 08:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Michael Vick is out of prison. Last week, the former professional football player/leader of dog fighting rings was ordered to spend the remainder of his 23-month sentence at his home (a 3,500+ square-foot home in Hampton, VA).His sentence will&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>More than 300 Dogs Rescued from Wisconsin &#8216;Animal Sanctuary&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/05/22/more-than-300-dogs-rescued-from-wisconsin-animal-sanctuary/</link>
		<comments>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/05/22/more-than-300-dogs-rescued-from-wisconsin-animal-sanctuary/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 07:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This video clip was taken from the recent raid of the Thyme and Sage Ranch animal sanctuary in Cazenovia, Wisconsin:

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		<title>AKC to Allow Mixed Breed Dogs to Compete in Select Events</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/05/19/akc-to-allow-mixed-breed-dogs-to-compete-in-select-events/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 08:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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So you might not be seeing Mitzi the Jack Russell/Australian Cattle Dog/Basset Hound mix prancing with her owner around the ring of the next Best in Show competition, but there&#8217;s still some good news for mixed-breed pooches and their&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Proceeds From New iPhone Game to Benefit Guide Dogs</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/05/13/proceeds-from-new-iphone-game-to-benefit-guide-dogs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 19:38:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Ah, those iPhone apps: There are millions of &#8216;em, and every single one is a must-have (OK, so maybe not iSnort&#8230;). But finally, we have an app out there with usefulness that extends past five minutes of fun on&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Yoga Sniffs Its Way Across The Country</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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You might want to do some deep breathing and get into the Lotus Pose before reading this&#8230;there is such a thing as yoga for dogs.
Luckily, this doggie yoga, dubbed &#8220;doga,&#8221; doesn&#8217;t require a pooch to twist up into&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Indigo Girls to Collect Pet Food Donations For Greenhill Humane</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:51:30 +0000</pubDate>
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If you&#8217;re gonna be heading to the Indigo Girls concert in Eugene, OR on Sunday (as in May 10), the dynamic duo is asking you to bring along any non-perishable pet food donations for Greenhill Humane Society.
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		<title>Dogswell Offers Free Food to Unemployed Pet Owners</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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This rough economy has been tough on us all&#8211;so rough that many people have been forced to give up their pets for adoption.
California-based pet food company Dogswell is trying to help out some pet owners that are down&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>South Korean Scientists Clone Glowing Dogs</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/04/28/south-korean-scientists-clone-glowing-dogs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Scientists in South Korea say they&#8217;ve used this&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>One More Reason to Quit: Secondhand Smoke Can Harm Your Dog</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 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.
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		<title>Pet Airways: The First PET-ONLY Airline!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Ok, so you&#8217;re flying out for that important business trip and you just CAN&#8217;T bear to leave your precious pooch behind at a boarding facility. So on the way to the airport, you drop your dog off at a&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Baltimore Residents: Pick up the Poop and Don&#8217;t Forget the Leash!</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/04/20/baltimore-residents-pick-up-the-poop-and-dont-forget-the-leash/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:36:19 +0000</pubDate>
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In response to numerous complaints, the city of Baltimore is hitting dog owners hard with $1,000 fines for law violations.
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		<title>Ellen DeGeneres Does Some Spring Cleaning to Help Pets</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[eBay plus Ellen DeGeneres will most likely equal a nice big pot o&#8217; cash at the end of the rainbow for some animals in need.
The comedian/talk show guru will be auctioning off (via eBay.com) some of the clothes she&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Coming Soon: Honda&#8217;s Dog-Friendly Car</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dustin Vissering</dc:creator>
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At the recent New York Auto Show, Honda unveiled a version of its &#8220;Element&#8221; line of vehicles that is chock-full of great features to give your dog the ride of a lifetime:
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*Cushioned dog bed in the back
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		<title>Missouri Mulls Auctioning Dogs Taken from Unfit Breeders</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rather than sending the dogs surrendered by unfit breeders to animal shelters, Missouri lawmakers are considering sending the animals to auction.
State officials say the large number of dogs taken from unlicensed breeders&#8211;more than 1,300 since January&#8211;put an even larger&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Go Orange for the ASPCA All Month Long!</title>
		<link>http://www.avenuek9.com/2009/04/09/go-orange-for-the-aspca-all-month-long/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:48:15 +0000</pubDate>
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You can show your support for the work of the ASPCA by wearing orange throughout&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Falls Overboard During Sailing Trip&#8211;Found Alive Four Months Later!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A story you might want to file under the category of MOST AMAZING THING I&#8217;VE EVER HEARD!
Here&#8217;s what happened:
Last November, a family and their dog took a sailing trip and encountered some rough waters outside Australia. The waters&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>See! You Really DO Look Like Your Dog!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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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&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Increasing Number of Couples Using Dogs in Their Wedding Ceremonies</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:57:57 +0000</pubDate>
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In the new movie &#8220;I Love You Man,&#8221; the main character, played by uber funnyman Paul Rudd, is looking to make some guy-friends in order to fill out his side of the wedding party&#8230;turns out he could have saved himself&#8230;]]></description>
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