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You already know that your dog's sloppy kisses and soft ears make you happy, but according to USA Today's Paw Print Post, having a dog improves your life in five different ways. They help us be more active, create community, assist with healing, force us to relax, and give us companionship. You can vote for which one is most important to you over at USA Today's Paw Print Post.
Hartz Recalls Treats
Hartz has issued a voluntary recall on Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats due to a risk of salmonella. Hartz has not received reports of any sickness due to these treats but symptoms of salmonella poisoning in both dogs and humans includes fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea. Any person or animal experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention. If you have an 8-ounce bag of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs, lot code BZ0969101E, UPC number 32700-11519, discard it immediately. You can call Hartz at 1-800-275-1414 with any questions or to receive information on how to be reimbursed for a purchased product.
Motorcycle-Riding Dog Learning to Water Ski
A dog in Redington Shores, Fla., has proven to have an adventurous side. Chibi, the dog, and her owner, David Williams, are already well-known in the area because she rides his motorcycle with him, straddling it like a human. But now, she's taken her wild side to the water and, according to United Press International, is in the process of learning to water ski!
Michigan Man Finds Long-Lost Dog in Kentucky Shelter
When Jake the Weimaraner disappeared from his Michigan home the day after Thanksgiving seven years ago, Brad Davis was afraid he'd never see his beloved pup again. However, the two were reunited yesterday after Jake turned up in a shelter in Kentucky and was identified by his microchip. Davis suspects the then 6-month-old Jake was stolen from their backyard by a family he'd helped pack for a move to Kentucky, but tells WTVQ-TV it doesn't matter now; he's just happy to take his dog home.








