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Bomb-sniffing dog to be laid to rest in Michigan
LYON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A bomb-sniffing dog who did nine tours in Afghanistan is to be laid to rest at the Michigan War Dogs Memorial in Oakland County. A funeral service for Mina is to be held Sunday in Lyon Township. He died recently at...Tags: U.S. Military
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Student who sued GVSU over campus pet rule honored
ALLENDALE, Mich. (AP) — A West Michigan student who settled a lawsuit with Grand Valley State University over her right to keep a guinea pig in her campus apartment has been lauded by an advocacy group. MLive.com reports (http://bit.ly/11shNyL )...Tags: Guinea, Education, Colleges and Universities, Human Interest
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Stray Dog expected to reopen in June
NEW BUFFALO – They won't be open in time for what many consider the start of summer tourism, Memorial Day weekend. But a popular summer time hangout in Berrien County should be open in time for most of the warm weather. The Stray Dog Bar and...
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Pence lobbies against expanding gambling in Ind.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence is asking lawmakers to reject an expansion of gambling amid pressure from new casinos in bordering states. Pence told reporters Tuesday that he has concerns about the industry's effort to bring the state's...Tags: Ohio River, Lifestyle and Leisure, Casino and Gambling Industry, Politics, Executive Branch
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School reaches $40,000 settlement over guinea pig
ALLENDALE, Mich. (AP) — Grand Valley State University has reached a $40,000 settlement with a student who sued for the right to keep a guinea pig on campus for emotional support. The Grand Rapids Press reports (http://bit.ly/XX3anD ) that the...
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Sixth-grader raises funds for shelter dog treadmills
Here's a story we think you're just going to love... A young girl with a huge heart and a major soft spot for more than 50 dogs waiting for homes. You could easily call sixth-grader Kam Gottlieb a dog lover. "They're just so cuddly and playful. I don'...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Special needs kids bond with horses in a special way
WSBT-TVMIDDLEBURY – This coming Saturday will be a big day for LoveWay stables in Middlebury when it holds a major fundraiser. The organization helps the disabled through therapeutic horseback riding. The recession hurts donations, but supporters are...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Education, Autism, Middlebury, Students
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Orangutan's cancer treatment similar to humans
MIAMI (AP) — Peanut is an 8-year-old orangutan and a star attraction at Miami's Jungle Island. These days she's also got a team of cancer doctors huddling around her, watching as the chemo drip flows into her veins. Peanut, who was diagnosed with...Tags: Science and Technology, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Lymphoma, Biotechnology
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PETA to Fort Wayne Johnny Appleseed Fest: Go vegan
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A northern Indiana festival that toasts the life of Johnny Appleseed is being asked by an animal rights group to honor the frontier apple tree planter's animal-loving ways by dropping meat from its menu. Historians say the...
Tags: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Vegetarian Diet, Festive Events, Arts and Culture, Diets and Dieting
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Farmers, hunters can help feed hungry Hoosiers, help themselves too
WSBT-TV ReprorterIt's a growing problem faced by food pantries and food banks throughout Michiana … the shortage of fresh meat. A program unveiled Thursday, involving a major financial donation, nonprofit group and an Osceola meat market, will help turn that...Tags: Marketing, Charity, Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, Game
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Colleges go to the dogs for stress busters
AP Education WriterATLANTA (AP) — Emory University in Atlanta has become the latest college to bring dogs on campus during exams to help stressed-out students. Schools are placing pups in counseling centers for students to visit regularly or allowing faculty and...Tags: Pets, Hydrocortisone, Education, Colleges and Universities
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Student sues GVSU, says she needs pet for support
ALLENDALE, Mich. (AP) — A student is suing a Michigan university for the right to keep a guinea pig on campus for emotional support. Kendra Velzen says Grand Valley State University in western Michigan is violating federal housing rules. The 28-...Tags: Guinea
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