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Birth control shots could alter life in poor areas

A decade ago, the Rosebud Sioux Indians in South Dakota were paying people to catch and shoot wild dogs. Dogs that weren't caught were covered in mange and parasites. Some froze. Some starved. In packs, they survived be eating each other. And dog bites were 20 times worse than the national average.Full story

Double take! Funny photos to make you LOL

  TODAY’s Sara Haines shows off funny photos of a kid showing a sour look because he can’t play on the grass, scratch and sniff stickers of farm animals, and probably one of the sketchiest mobile spas you’ve seen.

Police dog left to die in backseat of hot patrol car?

  Police in Woodstock, Ga., have placed a 12-year veteran on leave as they investigate the death of a police dog in his care named “Spartacus.” It appears the K-9 cop died of heat stroke after being left in the backseat of a patrol car. WXIA’s Blayne Alexander reports.

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  Cadaver dog reacts to scent in Jimmy Hoffa search

Investigators are continuing to meticulously sift through a Detroit-area field where an informant alleges Jimmy Hoffa’s body is buried after the FBI reports a cadaver dog reacted to something on the site though they can’t “call it conclusive.” NBC’s Katy Tur report.

  McDonnell, awash in scandal, sees conservative credibility eroded

Mark Seagraves, reporter for NBC 4 in Washington, talks with Rachel Maddow about the steady disintegration of Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell's political standing as his offensive positions on women's rights have given way to political scandals and abuse of power charges that cut more directly at hi

  Ask the vet: How to trim pets’ nails without pain

TODAY animal advocate Jill Rappaport and Dr. Brett Lavitsky answer common pet questions, including how to trim your dog’s nails and how to know if shedding is abnormal.

  VA Gov has taxpayers foot bill for dog vitamins

After preaching fiscal responsibility, a new report reveals Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell had taxpayers footing the bill for all sorts of small goods, including vitamins for his dog.

  Blind hiker and dog take 950-mile hike

Blind hiker and his guide dog trek across the state of North Carolina. WITN's Alize Proisy reports.

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