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Baxter the Therapy Dog Dies

by Rose Martelli (Subscribe to Rose Martelli's posts): Oct 23rd 2009 4:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News, Hero Pets, Celebrity Pets, Loss of a Pet

Baxter the Therapy Dog, a San-Diego-area Chow/Lab mix who spent years providing care and comfort to humans at the end of life, died last Friday at the age of 19.

After a puppyhood of abuse, Baxter grew up to become a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International, and enjoyed fame and fans worldwide for his years of volunteer work at San Diego Hospice, where he spent time cuddling, licking faces, and providing smiles for people in hospice care. He even became the subject of an award-winning book: "Moments with Baxter: Comfort and Love From the World's Best Therapy Dog."

Many of those who knew Baxter believe that it was his own ailments that made him such a powerful companion to hospice patients. The arthritis that plagued him during the latter half of his life left him unable to walk. His owner, Melissa Joseph, helped him carry out his duties at the hospice by pulling him around in a cart and carrying him to patients' beds.

The Dog Ate My Laundry

by Maria Coder (Subscribe to Maria Coder's posts): Apr 22nd 2009 3:30PM Filed Under: Dogs, Pets News

We know -- the dog ate your homework. But your socks, too?

Bailey, a golden retriever who lives in Dorset, England with his owners, has eaten nine socks, two golf gloves, two rugby gloves, one mitten, and one stocking. Not all in one sitting, but still.

The hungry hound had been hoarding clothes for years, veterinarian Keith Moore from the Hillside Veterinary Center told England's The Daily Telegraph.

After dropping Bailey off for his annual check-up, owner, Nicola Perrett was shocked when the vet told her it appeared that her pooch had cancer.

"They phoned me to say they thought he had a tumor and I cried all morning at work," said 44-year-old Perrett.

"It is amazing that he was not more unwell or sick..." said Moore, who found a large mass on Bailey's abdomen during a routine epilepsy check. The mass turned out to be a literal load of laundry.

"Vets obviously do a fair number of foreign object removals but I doubt I will ever see anything like this again in my career," Moore added.

"It was like doing a magic trick. We were just pulling out one sock after another."

The seven year-old dog has now made a full recovery.

Bailey isn't the only dog with a taste for laundry.

A life-saving operation quickly turned into a laugh-fest in Australia recently when vets found a g-string inside Baxter, a two-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, reports the Northern Territory News.

The owner of the racy, size 10 black thong was too embarrassed to comment. She did hint that Baxter has always been quite the ladies' man.

So, tell us... what's the weirdest thing your dog has ever eaten?

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Poodle
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Miniature Dachshund
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Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is of German descent and was originally bred to be a small farm dog. The most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer is a attentive, lively and a favorite among celebrities like Mary Tyler Moore and Bill Cosby. The strongly built miniature dog is between 12 to 14 inches, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Bull Terrier
Just like the playful Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier, who originated in England, has a similar personality. Don't let its size fool you – the Miniature Bull Terrier is strong, energetic and audacious. Miniature Bull Terriers are between 10 to 15 inches and can be solid white or colored, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog is one of three separate categories of the American Eskimo Dog. Between 12 to 15 inches, the bright white dog is loving, protecting and sociable. Now a great companion dog, the miniature dog was once a circus dog, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Pinscher
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