GREENVILLE Abby Abendroth left the Fox Valley Humane Associations animal shelter Saturday nestled in the arms of her new owners, trusting in the couple opening their hearts and home to her.

Despite a widespread outcry spread by the Internet, Morrison County commissioners have no plans to withdraw their approval of a proposed 600-dog breeding kennel.

NEW YORK -- A man who beat two of his dachshunds to death and buried one in a yard was indicted Wednesday on cruelty charges, animal protection authorities said.