"Plastic surgery is good for dogs!" according to a leading Brazilian pet plastic surgeon. A face-lift for a dog? [Seattle Post Intelligence] Not only can you get a face-lift for your dog, but you can even order up a mammary lift for her droopy tits after she's had her puppies... (Surely the SPCA would label this kind of pure cosmetic surgery an unnecessary and cruel procedure?)

18-inch dog swallows 16-inch stick UK [Yahoo News: Fortean Times]

Wannabe robber's dog mask gets laughs, foils robbery PA [Post Gazette via  Romenesko's Obscure Store]

Prosecuters recommend 10 years in jail for teens who tortured dogs AL [Tuscaloosa News]

'In the end, it is love and attention --- from humans and animals alike --- that keep pets happy and healthy...'  Caring for pets, Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier]

Customize your Google News: If you're looking for updated news for dog and pet owners, nothing beats Google News' new customize your own news service! We rolled a dog news url for pet owners in just a few minutes: Google custom news for pets and their companions:

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[ Geek News: Google gets personal; Betanews: Google adds customization XP Central: Sweet! Google News goes custom]