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Puppy-Run Newspaper Delivery Service Sees Hard Times in Digital Age

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Puppy-Run Newspaper Delivery Service Sees Hard Times in Digital Age

Bullseye Carriers, a newspaper delivery company owned and operated by Jett, a yellow lab from Long Island, NY, is reevaluating its business model after a very tough 2011.

Despite a record of extremely punctual service (the company motto is “Neither snow nor rain shall stay these pups from the swift completion of their appointed rounds”), more and more Long Islanders get their news from digital sources, and area papers like Newsday have cut back on contracts with third-party delivery services.

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Fast Food Is Leading Cause of Obesity in Dogs

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Fast Food Is Leading Cause of Obesity in Dogs

It’s no surprise that most dogs love a good hamburger, but according to new research from the National Institutes of Health, fast food is to blame for most cases of canine obesity. Researchers say that in moderation, fast food can be an acceptable part of overall diet, but in low income areas where dogs have fewer healthy eating options, avoiding fast food can be difficult.

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Cat to Judge Worldwide Beer Competition

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Cat to Judge Worldwide Beer Competition

The enigmatic persian cat at the helm of Feline Beer Advocate magazine, known to his fans by his pen name, “Bubbles,” will judge the 57th Annual Brewmaster’s Cup in Munich, Germany this summer.  "We’re honored to have such a noted beer expert lead our panel of judges,“ said Hans Fröehlich, chairman of the German Brew Club, which hosts the competition. 

Experts say that Bubbles’ preference for hoppier beers could take the competition in a new direction this year.

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RUMOR: Hamster Gym Chain to File for IPO

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RUMOR: Hamster Gym Chain to File for IPO

Wheelz, Inc., the parent corporation of a chain of over 450 hamster gyms around the United States, will file for an initial public offering on Monday, according to rumors reported by the Wall Street Journal.  The paper reports that the company will seek to raise $10 million at a valuation of $100 million in the offering set for June.  The stock will trade on the NYSE.  

Socks McKenzie (pictured above), the charismatic founder of Wheelz, is thought to own approximately 26% of the company and will become one of the five richest hamsters in America.

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