Dog lovers open homes to seeing-eye trainees 

March 10, 2007 on 12:45 pm | In Labrador Retriever News& Views |

Tara Fisher always wanted a dog, but she knew her parents wouldnt allow it. Then, one day, it hit her. The 13-year-old came up with the perfect idea.

ADOPT A PET: pet of the week 
The following is a partial list of animals that may be available for adoption at the Animal Services Department, 910 San Pablo Ave.: dogs: Female yellow Labrador retriever mix, 11/2 years; male pit bull mix, 2 years; female terrier mix, 9 years; male black Labrador retriever mix, 6 years; female terrier mix, 4 months; female Australian cattle dog mix, 9 months; neutered male Entlebucher mix.

Owners can curb bothersome barking 
As we humans settle the land around us ever more densely, everything we do impacts our neighbors in some way. Noise pollution comes from many sources including cars, ATVs, chain saws, leaf blowers, construction, firearms, loud music, children and pets.