26 golden retrievers, age eight and older, are in need of homes in the Twin Cities after the struggling economy has forced people to give up their dogs in records numbers.

Rochester newspaper columnist Dick Dougherty dies (The Post-Standard)

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Dick Dougherty, a self-deprecating newspaper columnist in Rochester who poked fun at presidents, ridiculed his inability to smite crab grass and chronicled his golden retriever's musings via "thought transference," has died. He was 88.

Puppy found shot to death (WINK TV Southwest Florida)

A Golden Retriever puppy was found shot to death. The owner wants justice and an explanation.

Grayson County Shelter hosts fundraiser (The Herald Democrat)

Donations in exchange for chances on this full-blood Golden Retriever puppy are now being offered by the Grayson County Shelter. Animal lovers, especially those fond of large breed dogs, have a unique opportunity to help the Grayson County Shelter and possibly win a new four-legged youngster.

Slumping economy puts crimp in pet care (The Sacramento Bee)

Veterinarian Linda Wallace keeps an apparently serene golden retriever named Bo current on his vaccinations at the Sunset Animal Medical Center in Fair Oaks on Monday. Another local vet says there has been a 15 to 20 percent decline in the last year in the number of pets kept current on checkups and vaccinations. Pet owners are reportedly doing more comparison shopping and using ...