Sharks Attracting Attention In San Diego Waters

June 4
By Erik Anderson
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A large underwater predator has the attention of San Diego divers. There's been a spike in the number of sevengill shark sightings since January.

Honeybees: The New Secret Weapon In Detecting Land Mines? (Video)

May 21
By Beth Ford Roth
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It's better to bee safe than to bee sorry. That's the attitude of a group of Croatian researchers who are training honeybees to detect the thousands of buried land mines hidden all over the Balkan country.

Navy Dolphins Make Surprising Find Off Coronado Coast (Video)

May 20
By Beth Ford Roth
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Two Navy dolphins trained to search for underwater explosives made a surprising discovery off the coast of Coronado. Using their keen dolphin sonar, "Ten" and "Spetz" found an extremely rare 19th century Howell torpedo.

Dogs With PTSD Get Help From Military Veterinarian (Video)

May 10
By Beth Ford Roth
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Ever since canine post-traumatic stress disorder became an accepted diagnosis for military working dogs, veterinarians have been trying to figure out how to treat it.

Camp Pendleton Marine To Honor Fallen Military Dog 'Cpl. Tick'

May 9
By Beth Ford Roth
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A military working dog named Cpl. Tick was killed on May 14, 2012 in an improvised explosive device blast. Cpl Tick's handler, Lance Cpl. Bryan Utrilla, will honor her on the one-year anniversary of her death by placing her dog tags on the Camp Pendleton cross memorial.

Military Dog Dies Trying To Save 2 Marines Killed In Insider Attack

May 7
By Beth Ford Roth
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An Afghan soldier shot and killed two U.S. Marines and a military working dog on May 4 in Afghanistan. According to witness reports, the dog died trying to save his handler.

Disabled Dog Welcomes Home Airman From Deployment (Video)

April 24
By Beth Ford Roth
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Emma the pit bull mix is unable to use her back legs due to a disorder called hemivertebrae. But that didn't stop her from welcoming her Airman dad home from deployment with as much enthusiasm as an able-bodied pooch.

Bulldog Pup 'Chesty' Made Full Marine

April 9
By Beth Ford Roth
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An English Bulldog puppy named Pfc. Chesty XIV, the Marine Corps' mascot-in-training, was made a full Marine this week.

Cat Missing For 13 Years Returns To San Diego Family

April 5
By Dwane Brown
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This is the tale of two cities and the prodigal son who has been reunited with the family.

Discounted Dog Adoptions At Camp Pendleton Shelter

April 4
By Beth Ford Roth
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The Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter has a very special place in my heart. It's where we adopted our beloved Chihuahua mix, Frida. And now's your chance - the shelter is offering a discount on dog adoptions until April 10.

Meet The Marines' Newest Mascot - Bulldog Puppy 'Chesty'

Feb. 19
By Beth Ford Roth
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The Marine Corps has chosen a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog to be its newest mascot.

Home Post Readers Pay Tribute To Hero Dog Gabe

Feb. 15
By Beth Ford Roth
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Home Post readers have been touched by the passing of Gabe the dog this week from cancer. Gabe was a retired military working dog who was recently named 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog.

Puppy That Fell From Cliff Adopted By Marine, Will Become Therapy Dog (Video)

Feb. 15
By Beth Ford Roth
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Clifford, the four-month-old Chihuahua puppy that survived an 80 foot fall from a cliff in San Diego last month, has a new home. It's with Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Szczepanowski.

Ex-Military Dog Gabe, 2012 Hero Dog, Dies (+Video)

Feb. 13
By Beth Ford Roth
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Retired military working dog and 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards winner Gabe passed away today in his owner's arms.

Cute But Deadly: Cats Kill By The Billions Each Year

Feb. 5
Midday Edition
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New research indicates that stray and feral cats are a real threat to other wildlife. San Diego's Humane Society and the Audubon Society weigh in on the new report.

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