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Nebraska Hosts Xtreme Rat Challenge

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Zeta runs into trouble in the tightrope event /APHundreds of spectators and 21 rats turned out for the 19th annual Xtreme Rat Challenge at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

The rodents compete in many events including the tigh rope, hurdles, long jump, rope climb and weightlifting.

The event began in 1974. More info and pictures on this story from Ananova...



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Local Dog Cop Diagnosed with Cancer

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The New Baltimore Police Department needs help with the cancer treatments for one of its officers. "Cubby" has assisted in over 290 arrests and is the department's only canine.

He's been going through expensive cancer treatments, as much as $600 per visit, and they have been working well.

Cubby's not out of the woods yet so the Police Department is having a fundraiser to help put the cancer into remission.

Find out how to help...



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Find Your Best Friend at the Zoo

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Hundreds of dogs, cats and small and furries will be up for adoption at the Detroit Zoo on September 27 & 28, 10am to 5pm!

This 3rd annual event features the Michigan Humane Society as well as 24 other organizations. Adoption fees vary by the organization but the animals are spayed or neutered and up to date on their shots.

Editors Note: as the proud owner of an adopted pet, Daisy, I put my highest recommendation on this event. Not only is it cheaper that going to a breeder, an adopted pet truly knows that you have saved their life and are forever grateful!

Daisy says...open your heart to an animal in need, just like I used to be!

Now held in the spring and fall, "Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo" is made possible by a partnership between the Michigan Humane Society and the Detroit Zoo. This partnership, along with community support, has grown the event into the largest off-site adoption event in the country, placing nearly 8,000 animals since 1993. In 2001, the fall event was added in order to place more homeless animals.

Sponsored by Oldies 104.3 WOMC, 99.5 WYCD Detroit's Best Country and Mirror Newspapers, "Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo" is held outdoors under tents in the Detroit Zoo front parking lot at 10 Mile Road and Woodward Ave. There is no charge for admission to the adoption event or for parking.



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Marquette Features Fun for All - 2 Legs or 4!

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The Dog Dash:  "Run or walk a mile with your dog"

Registration fee of $14 (or $15 event day) buys a great T-shirt and eligibility for numerous prizes and awards. 

Any proceeds go toward Marquette's 4th of July celebration.

Optional costume contest for run/walk entrants, July 4, 1:25 p.m., registration area - no extra charge. 

More details are available here.

Pictures from last year's Dog Dash are available here.



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