Dog "News"

In the final three Groups last night at Westminster, Emily, a 4-year-old Irish Setter (whose last litter consisted of 15 puppies) won the Sporting section; a black Doberman Pinscher won the Working Group; and a Kerry Blue Terrier was awarded the best Terrier.  The Best of all seven Groups then competed, under a new judge, for Best in Show.  The seven breeds were: Wire-Haired Dachshund, Pekingese, Dalmatian, German Shepherd, Irish Setter, Doberman Pinscher, and Kerry Blue Terrier.  The spectators were very excited, as there had never been a Dalamatian in contention for Best in Show in the past 135 years.  Malachy, the Pekingese, won Best in Show last night.
  In Philadelphia yesterday, a 27-year-old man shot and killed a 47-year-old neighbor because the older neighbor allowed his two dogs, a German Shepherd and a Chihuahua, to run free and poop in his neighbors' yards.  Apparently the younger man "just snapped", and then stood in shock, looking at the body of his dead neighbor.  Police report there had been several complaints lodged against the dog owner.
  In Plantation, Florida, a man "did not feel safe" and has had three Pit Bull dogs "to protect his property"  for several years.  The man's 84-year-old mother lives with him, and they keep four more Pit Bulls for friends.  The police say that the house has huge fences and multiple signs warning of the dogs.  Last night, several of the dogs attacked each other, and the mother went into the melee, trying to break it up.  She was knocked down by one of the dogs, and the dogs were approaching the son/owner.  He shot a pistol in the general area of the dogs, and shot his mother in the leg.  He claims that he discharged the weapon in self-defense, and that his mother was shot accidentally.  Currently, no charges are pending.
  It's in the mid-20s and a very fine, ice crystal-type snow is falling.  The kits have been out and played in it, but they both returned inside quickly, to warm up their toes.  Remy's back is giving him a great deal of trouble - I'm only taking him around the block, and then going out for longer walks with Rosie.  Last night I visited, fed, and walked Tessa, and her three kitty companions, Lilly, Lyra, and Dhysana.  I'll feed those four again tonight.  Tomorrow through Saturday, I'll be with Oly, Annie, and Bentley; possibly over-night, possibly for just a few hours each day.  The time will depend upon the owner and whether she decides to stay overnight at her son's wrestling tournament...