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Carroll County Lifestyles

Katz: Do your research before getting a pet

Without researching the needs and characteristics of the chosen animal (appropriate diet, equipment for housing and feeding, safe toys, approximate lifespan, signs of illness, veterinary care, inherited heath issues, and learning  that animal’s body language signals) the pet may not thrive.

Katz: Do your research before getting a pet













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Obituaries

Margery Shriver

Margery Shriver, 89, a breeder of champion pug dogs who had been the Maryland Board of Motion Picture Censors vice chairman during a controversial period, died of Parkinson's and heart disease July 6 at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

Margery Shriver














Harford County

Bel Air dog wins big at Westminster show

When the Greenwood family purchased their first family pet, more than two decades ago, they would have never imagined that man's best friend would lead them to competitions across the country, and eventually to a coveted title at one of the most prestigious dog show's in the world.

Bel Air dog wins big at Westminster show


Howard County

Pair of Howard canines to compete in Westminster Dog Show

In the den of Cynthia Hornor's spacious Ellicott City home sits a tall trophy honoring her border collie, Spice, as the U.S. Dog Agility Association's 2013 national grand prix champion. And this weekend, Hornor is competing at the first-ever Masters Agility Championship at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show, in New York City, along with another duo from Howard County, Stephanie Fleming, of Columbia, and her 8 1/2 -year-old black miniature poodle, Diego.

Pair of Howard canines to compete in Westminster Dog Show




















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