Quick Hits: Kansas Mayor Shoots Two Dogs; Dog Gene May Help Wolves

02/06/2009 at 10:30 AM EST

Quick Hits: Kansas Mayor Shoots Two Dogs; Dog Gene May Help Wolves
These stories are worth a click:

* Mayor of a Kansas town is charged with felony cruelty for shooting two dogs. He had gotten a complaint that the dogs had chased kids. -- ZooToo

* Scientists report that wolves have acquired a gene for dark coat color by mating with dogs that could help them survive in new in environments. -- BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7872826.stm
* Animal behaviorist group calls the Dog Whisperer's methods of dominance training outdated. -- Pet Connection

* Arkansas makes animal cruelty a felony. -- Dogster

* NYC bald eagle covered in mystery substance is doing ok with rehabber, but can't be released until his summer molt. -- Pale Male Irregulars

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