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Golden Retriever Wins Academy Award for ‘Best Foreign Language Short’
Two days after the glamorous movie stars left the red carpet, Oscars are still being doled out.
In a smaller, private ceremony, the winners of the lesser-known categories were finally awarded. Indiana, a 3-year-old golden, received the Oscar for “Best Foreign Language Short” for his directorial debut on Rrruu, Ruff Raooo!
It’s the story of a young pup who faces adversity, but succeeds against all odds. Indiana accepted the award, along with his agent, Roosevelt (pictured above).
Submitted by Joe McCarthy
New Home Sales to Dogs Start to Rebound
According to the latest figures out today from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, new home sales to dogs were up 4% for the month of January. That’s the first uptick in new dog house sales after a record 23 straight months of flat or declining numbers. This is great news from the puppy economy, which has been in need of some positive numbers. United Dog Houses, a leading builder of planned canine communities, has seen its stock jump 6 points on the news.
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Boston Terrier Sets New Land Speed Record
A Boston Terrier named Venus has shattered the previous land speed record for dogs, landing her a permanent place in canine sports history.
Her secret? No tail, no wind resistance.
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