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The Derby Telegraph reports:

A puppy that was horribly mutilated by suspected dog-fight organisers has been rehomed after a couple saw its picture in the Derby Telegraph.

The four-month-old West Highland terrier cross – named Tabs by rescuers – was found in a box in a filthy, mangled state dumped in a country lane in Chellaston.

Scottie News is happy to report that the puppy who was scared stiff of people and other dogs when he was first rescued is now ruling his new roost.

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Scotty and Soccer Ball by diorinspired on Flickr (click photo to see original)

Someone should photoshop the guy above into the photo below:

Congrats to all our Chelsea-supporting Brit readers.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the pond, Bridget got a major workout yesterday when she encountered this plane at the park. Even though it was hot and she had just had a long walk with plenty of ball-chasing, she ran around like a crazy dog  trying to catch it. It was better than having a personal trainer. And I’m trying to figure out if the novelty would wear off if I were to buy one to keep her in shape.

Anyone had any experience with exercising their dog with a radio-controlled plane?

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Don't pet this prickly Scottish Terrier!

The Scottish Terrier and Dog News will link some more rally photos later this week.

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Read more about the history of this Wisconsin gathering and how it all began:

The concept of the Scottie Rally began in the winter of 2000 shortly after our first Scottish Terrier, Shayna McPunim Bronsky, was diagnosed with bladder cancer at the age of almost twelve. While ambivalent, Michele Bronsky started making phone calls to start finding a connection for potential breeders.

Because of Shayna’s diagnosis and uncertainty regarding the course of her illness, we decided to gather people together in Door County to celebrate the lives of Scotties. It was the best decision we ever made! The friendships we developed through that first event sustained us during the last few months of Shayna’s life and have been lifesaving to us after her passing. Just like each of our Scotties…the people who care for them are just as special!

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Dog bites cost insurers almost $500 million last year

The average cost of dog bite claims in the U.S. was $29,396 in 2011, up 12.3% from $26,166 in 2010. In fact, from 2003 to 2011, the cost of the average dog bite claim increased by 53.4%.

After children ages 5 to 9 years old, the agency said that seniors represent the largest group at risk, followed by letter carriers. Read more

Attend a dog bite prevention webinar

Family Paws Parent Education (FPPE) offers new and expecting families information about dog behavior and communication BEFORE there is a concern or problem. One way FPPE is reaching families is through webinars like “The Inclusion of Family Dogs for Success: Building Dog-Child Bonds” being offered for free for dog bite prevention week. Read more

Sniffer dog nabs smuggler hiding heroin in rectum

Reuters reports: ” A man who tried to smuggle heroin into the United States concealed in his rectum was caught by U.S. officials – with the help of a drug-sniffer dog named Malone – as he walked across the border from Mexico.”

Reuters also chose this rather peculiar photo from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to accompany the article.

A package of heroin weighing just under five ounces

Hmmm, Scottie News doubts wonders if the alleged smuggler got bitten in the butt whether it would lead to an insurance claim. Read more

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The Scottie News reported on the Britain’s Got Talent winners earlier this week. Today we’ve got Molly the wheaten Scottish Terrier, who’s one of their canine fans.

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