Okay, so it's late in the afternoon on the Friday before Labor Day. If you're like us, your mind is mush. And if you're like us, you're grumbling to yourself about still being in the office on a gorgeous day before a holiday weekend and since we covered some downer stories already, we really need something to perk us up for the homestretch. What? A cute puppy that whistles? That'll do just fine. more ›

If you’re like us and you tear up at episodes of Animal Precinct, there’s a way to channel your disgust for animal abuse into a volunteer opportunity. The Dog Advisory Work Group, otherwise known as DAWG, is looking to bump up its Court Advocacy division, which is made up of conscientious citizens trained to monitor proceedings in animal abuse court cases. more ›