Episode 310

Published: Nov. 6, 2005, 4:10 a.m.

U.S. Military Mascot Comes to the United States -
Captain John Smathers returned from Iraq with a broken arm, a wrecked knee and a chest full of medals. He is one of the most decorated soldiers involved in removing Saddam from power. During his tour, he thwarted a bank robbery and recovered stolen artwork. When he returned to the United States, he was determined to complete one final mission; to rescue Scout, a dog he met in Baghdad a year prior.
Dog Dancing with Emily Yoffe, - Emily discovered the world of canine freestyle (you could call it "dog dancing" but just not in front of anyone who does it) one night while watching an episode of the cartoon King of the Hill, in which Hank Hill and his beloved bloodhound, Ladybird, entered the vicious world of competitive dog dancing.
Avian Flu - Can Your Pets Catch It? with Merritt Clifton - Currently, the Avian Flu is not a problem in the United States. It does not spread person to person, and is not a threat to our pets. The Avian Flu (H5N1) has been around since 1996 in Asia, and has claimed only 65 people. These people were in close proximity to birds, such as those who worked with poultry, those that shared their home with fowl, or those that were involved in cockfighting.
What Your Dog Can Teach You About Living a Happy Life with Matt Weinstein - If you have ever truly observed a dog, then you know there is much we can learn from them. Have you ever noticed how dogs are happy much of the time? The little things don't seem to bother them. Try spending a day acting like a dog, and see what a difference it makes to you and those around you.
Inmates Welcome Cats Orphaned by Katrina - Prison is a refuge for about two dozen cats displaced by Hurricane Katrina, a place filled with women happy to be able to soothe away their trauma and fear. Four Pocahontas Correctional Unit inmates have been caring for the cats since they made the cramped 20-hour truck ride last month from an overwhelmed Mississippi shelter. The women see it as a chance to help not only the abandoned pets, but also the hurricane relief effort and even themselves.