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To breed or not to breed

By Laura Miller — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

With its taproot in "Hamlet," this novel spins an engrossing tale of power struggles within a family of Wisconsin dog breeders.

An Olympic disgrace

By Ted Kerasote — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

The current spotlight on China's human rights record fails to illuminate its cruel and inhumane treatment of dogs and cats.

What I wouldn't do for my cat

By Ada Calhoun — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

After shelling out $1,300 on a vet bill, I had to wonder: How much is too much to pay for your pet?

Why do Republicans hate puppies?

Ben Van Heuvelen — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

Add another to the list of Republican presidential candidates who have dog problems in their or their families' past.

King Kaufman's Sports Daily

By King Kaufman — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

Michael Vick's 23-month sentence: NFL teams will be waiting to give him a shot.

Should we euthanize the Yorkie?

By Cary Tennis — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

My grandmother is ill and cannot care for her aging Yorkshire terrier.

Ellen, the dog bullies and me

By Heather Havrilesky — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

I know how Ellen DeGeneres feels: My adventures with private dog shelters convinced me that years of rescuing animals sometimes turns people into self-righteous tyrants.

How can I ditch my bitchy friend now that she has cancer?

By Cary Tennis — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

I was fed up with this woman. Then she got her diagnosis.

Feminist blog goes to the dogs

Carol Lloyd — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

Animal rights activists hijack Feministing, attacking blogger for buying her puppy from a breeder.

King Kaufman's Sports Daily

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

With the announcement of a guilty plea on dogfighting charges, Michael Vick's once-thrilling football career ends in a cloud of stupid cruelty.

Pit bulls are innocent

By Ken Foster — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

State proposals to ban pit bulls reflect society's worst fears and prejudices. As the Michael Vick scandal has made clear, it is humans and not the dogs who are the criminals.

Summer reads

By Salon staff — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

Great escapes: From a journey down the Nile to the chronicle of a professional basketball player, these memoir recommendations will whisk you away.

How do I get rid of mice? Plus: Testimonials needed!

By Cary Tennis — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

In which the author finally comes out and says what he wants, and a reader asks the shortest question ever.

"Year of the Dog" video contest!

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

Does your Fido have what it takes to win a trip to Hollywood -- and be a viral video superstar?

Spaniel as metaphor

By David Puner — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

Mooving campaign?

Aw

K.L. — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

Cat and dog vs. ... prairie dog?

Pooper scooper

By Lee Harrington — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

I wrote a memoir about life with the world's worst dog. But before my masterpiece hit the shelves, a pooch named Marley stole my thunder.

Terrible teasers

H.H. — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

Teasers that pander to the lowest common denominator

Dogged reporting

H.H. — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

L.A. local news means all dogs, all the time

What's the matter with cloning Rex?

By Kirsten Weir — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

Humane groups oppose cloning dogs for pets. But we've been designing dogs to suit our whims for generations. Why stop now?

Cat people vs. dog people

By Laura Miller — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

Who is more annoying? Our intrepid reviewer plunges into the overflowing litter box of pet lit to find out.

The existence of dog

By Elena Sigman — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

I always disliked dogs. My 1-year-old son lives for their wet eyes and tongue rolls.

Coconut cream marinated dog on skewers

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

A recipe from Calvin Schwabe's "Unmentionable Cuisine."

Lynda Barry

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:06:00 PDT

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