DeLand area news in brief
DELAND -- The West Volusia Branch of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will have their Freedom Fund banquet at 7 p.m. April 29 at the Carlton Union Building of Stetson University.
ROO'S HAD IT WITH THE DOG'S DOO
MANCHESTER United star Wayne Rooney is hiring a dog trainer because he is sick of cleaning up poo. One of the pet pooches belonging to his fiancee Coleen McLoughlin is leaving a mess all over their new home's expensive carpets.
pets/blended 'families'
When Tim and Robin Murphy got married last month, Robin's three golden retrievers and Tim's one golden retriever sat quietly in the aisle while the couple exchanged their vows. It was a good way for this blended family to get off to a strong start.
For love of the sport
Adrian Woodfork tilts his head to the side, rubs his chin, tugs on the sleeves of his Italian-made suit and points at a dog, in this case a strikingly handsome boxer named Glenwood's Closing Argument.
Writer's tale of dog unleashes canine passion
From everywhere, people are coming to him with their dog stories. There are the dysfunctional-dog stories, the loopy-dog stories, the confessional-dog stories, the weepy I-had-to-bury-my-dog stories.
Well-trained pets don't attack owners
Dear Dog Talk: I have just finished reading your "Puppy Preschool" book. I received a lot of great information and tips.
Parks and Recreation events
The Jetway Chevrolet Rainbow Ridge Challenge
Frisky golden works as a K-9
Labs rule, at least in the world of purebred dogs. For the 16th consecutive year, Labrador retrievers are the top dog on the American Kennel Club's list of registrations. An astounding 137,867 Labs were registered in 2005.
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