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Recall: Cargill has announced a voluntary recall of the following products in 13 states and 2 territories:  Kansas, Missouri, Northeast Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Western Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, Southern Illinois, Hawaii, and limited areas of Florida, California Guam, and the Virgin Islands. The products may contain higher-than-acceptable levels of aflatoxin, a substance found widely in nature as a result of mold. We are not aware of any dogs getting sick, but are recalling the dry dog food as a precaution. (via Cargill)

RECALL: P&G Iams has voluntarily retrieved a single production lot of dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. This product has already been retrieved from store shelves. No illnesses have been reported in association with this production lot to date, and no other Iams pet food products are involved. 

Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food with Use By or Expiration Dates of February 5 or February 6, 2013

7.0 lb bag

UPC: 1901402305

8.0 lb bag

UPC: 1901410208

17.5 lb bag

UPC: 1901401848

A Massachusetts woman is facing animal cruelty charges, after investigators say she tried to drown her dog. Barbara O’Driscoll, 60, of Cohassat was arrested in Hull earlier this week after she admitted to drinking alcohol and then, taking her terrier named “Foxy” to the beach, where she tried to drown her in the ocean. State police said someone flagged down a trooper after seeing the dog get dragged by her leash into chest-deep water. The trooper tracked down O’Driscoll, and and took Foxy from her car. At that point, troopers did CPR — “mouth to snout” - to resuscitate the dog. Foxy is expected to make a full recovery following the ordeal. She will be put up for adoption in a few weeks. (via WPRI.com)

10 pictures of War Dog - A Photo Essay By Rebecca Frankel via Foreign Policy)

The elite team of Navy Seals involved in the death of the most hunted man in the world was made up of 79 commandos and one dog,  Yes, along with those Navy Seals was a trusty, heavily-armored, explosive-sniffing pup who, just like the Seals, was lowered into fortified property with an oxygen mask from 25,000 feet in the air. U.S. Navy last year awarded an $86,000 contract to Canadian firm K9 Storm Incorporated for the supply of protective gear for dogs.

Forensic experts set to excavate gravesite of 100 sled dogs culled near Whistler via Vancouver Sun

Archie is the canine half of an Allan’s Angels Certified Therapy Dog Team, one of 60 teams certified and insured by The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Since becoming certified, Archie and his owner, Nancy Madar of Manchester work together visiting elderly people in their homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospice care. Archie also visits elementary schools where children enjoy reading to him. (via Manchester Patch)