Today’s links feature Napoleon’s explicit love letters, pets in love (sort of), and Olympians who have tied the knot.
dogs
Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Drug Bust that Killed Police Dog
As a police dog, Viper was just doing his job when he sniffed out a hidden stash of cocaine last July. But then he bit into the package — ingesting enough to kill him. And now, a year later, the man responsible for the cocaine …
Reading While Eating for July 3: Sounds of Summer
Today’s links feature an athletic tiff and guitar riffs.
Man Bites Dog in Wilmington, N.C.
Thanks to the time-honored newspaper shibboleth we’re pretty much duty-bound to report this any time it happens, so here goes. Keith Glaspie, 22, is accused of biting a 2-year-old police dog named Maxx after fleeing from officers …
Suitcase Full of Puppies Finds New Homes
What’s more adorable than a suitcase full of puppies? A suitcase full of puppies with a happy ending.
FDA: Nearly 1,000 Pets Sickened by China-Made Dog Treats
The Food and Drug Administration has received hundreds of complaints from owners and vets over certain brands of China-made chicken jerky products.
Watch: Dog’s Owner Returns From War
A faithful pet is surprised when his owner, a returning soldier, makes a sudden appearance
Woman Bites Dog During Drunken Rampage
The dog returned the favor in self defense. Guess who got arrested?
Reading While Eating for May 1: May Day Edition
For today’s lunch links: Occupy protests, 10 great springtime reads and things you didn’t know about Hitler.
Police Officer Saves Choking Dog Using Heimlich Maneuver
Officer Tom Lazure’s timely intervention likely saved the life of a 10-year-old Shih-Tzu named Harry.
DogTV: Man’s Best Friend Wants Cable
With a new channel aimed at canine viewers, television has finally gone to the dogs. Yeah, we said it.
Reading While Eating for April 13: Forever Young
Friday’s links look back at the days of jump rope, children’s books and Myspace.