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Whale attack victim Dawn Brancheau made a trainer error, said a former mentor. "I'm pretty sure it was her breaking protocol," he said. "Sometimes we forget what they are." —ABC News

Bob Barker has signed a letter urging SeaWorld to release their sea animals to sanctuaries. —USATODAY.com

NBC news anchor Chuck Scarborough rescued his dog and cat from a shelter. "I still get cold chills when I recall how those two delightful, devoted, loving companions were on death row with only hours left in their lives when we chose them." —NYTimes.com

A German shepherd from Virginia that had gone missing in December was found in Florida. Microchipping helped locate his owners. —AP via washingtonpost.com

The Los Angeles City Council has started keeping track of all pet dogs in the city, and will seek to boost revenue by fining pet owners with unlicensed dogs. —NBC Los Angeles