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A Russian man has entered his 3-month-old kitten into politics after learning of a cat from Virginia running for the U.S. Senate. "Our cats can also enter big politics. The main thing is to find supporters," said owner Ivan Kolotovkin. –The Moscow Times
A blind woman's dog alerted police that she was being attacked after an intruder broke into their Philadelphia-area home. The suspect climbed into the home through an open window, choked the woman and threw her down the stairs before her seeing-eye dog could contact the police via a special device. –AP
New government regulations in England would force owners to pay for the implantation of microchips in all newborn puppies. The measure is an attempt to better police the owners of dangerous dogs. –The Guardian
A new species of purple crab has been discovered in the Philippines. Researchers believe the crustacean's heightened color, which includes a bright purple shell and red-tipped claws, evolved over time to facilitate mating. –Discovery News
The death of a 2-month-old baby in South Carolina as a result of a dog attack has been labeled a homicide. The coroner's office said parental neglect led to the tragedy, which saw the family dog dismember and eventually kill the child while his father slept nearby. –AP
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