Thousands of Turks protest controversial law to remove stray dogs
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Thousands of Turks protest controversial law to remove stray dogs

ISTANBUL — Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul on Sunday to protest recent legislation that critics say is leading to the killing of stray dogs across Turkey. Last month, legislators approved the new law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from Turkish streets citing safety concerns. Animal-lovers fear it will lead…

Suspect arrested in killing of Colorado dog breeder; puppies missing
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Suspect arrested in killing of Colorado dog breeder; puppies missing

A man was arrested Friday in the killing of a Colorado dog breeder who was found dead after his puppies had been stolen from his ransacked home, authorities said. Sergio Ferrer, 36, faces murder and aggravated robbery charges in the slaying of Paul Peavey, 57, the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s…

Seattle dog walker, Ruth Dalton, carjacked and killed by convicted felon Jahmed Haynes
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Seattle dog walker, Ruth Dalton, carjacked and killed by convicted felon Jahmed Haynes

An eight-time Seattle felon allegedly carjacked and killed a beloved 80-year-old dog walker in broad daylight on Tuesday before he fatally stabbed her precious pup. Jahmed Haynes, 48, is suspected of carjacking Ruth Dalton, 80, near the intersection of Martin Luther King Junior Way East and East Harrison Street in…

Dog that served our nation is reunited with its former Air Force handler: ‘It’s been a blessing’
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Dog that served our nation is reunited with its former Air Force handler: ‘It’s been a blessing’

An Air Force staff sergeant has been reunited with his best friend for the holidays — and they’ll now be together forever. US Air Force Staff Sergeant Mike Alcala and his former military working dog, John, had been separated for over two years. As the 10-year-old German shepherd prepares for retirement, American…

Family rescues 6-year-old girl after dingo attacks her and drags her underwater
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Family rescues 6-year-old girl after dingo attacks her and drags her underwater

A 6-year-old Australian girl was bitten in the head by a dingo that then dragged her underwater — until her heroic family members rushed in to save her from the wild dog. The girl, only identified as being a young tourist, was savagely attacked while swimming in shallow water on…