1296. 10 Pets That Inspired Great Songs - Dog Shoots Owner

10 Pets That Inspired Great Songs
From the Rolling Stones to Queen to Norah Jones, they all wrote
or sang songs about the important animals in their lives.
MNN.com's Laura Moss has the stories behind the
music.
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Fatal Canine Disease Spreads from Ohio
Veterinarians across the country are stumped about a new disease,
similar to Parvo, that seems to have originated from a service
dog in Ohio. So far, 10 cases of Circovirus have been reported.
Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty
Becker reports on the latest findings and how to prevent
exposure.
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Blind Man Washed Into Culvert, Dog Jumps In After
Him
A blind man was walking his dog along a Denver street when epic
floodwaters surged and knocked him over. Ronnie
Webb was washed into a deep culvert as his guide dog
frantically paced the edge. As Webb called for help, his dog
jumped in after him.
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Are Monkeys Smarter Than College Students?
Britt Savage reports a study showing our primate
friends may be sharper than college students. Researchers tested
Duke University students and monkeys. Guess who scored higher on
the exams? Let's just say the results didn't boost morale at
Duke.
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Spend Eternity With Your Pet
New regulations will allow New York animal lovers to spend
eternity with their pets. Officials have finalized rules allowing
pet cemeteries to accept the cremated remains of humans. The
cemeteries can bury pet owners' ashes as long as they don't
charge a fee for it and don't advertise human burial
services.
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Dog Shoots Owner
Dogs are supposed to be man's best friend, but one pooch in Fort
Worth, Texas, is being blamed for shooting its owner. The
accident occurred when a 78-year-old woman was watching
television. Apparently, her dog walked by a shotgun that was at
her side, knocking it over. When it hit the floor, the gun
discharged and struck the woman in her left foot.
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