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Italians have their pets blessed in annual ceremony
1. Various exterior shots of the Church of Sant'Eusebio, people with their pets outside
2. People cats pets in cages inside
3. Blessing ceremony inside church
4. Cats in cages
5. Elderly women praying
6. Priest conducting ceremony
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Pampered pooches are treated to glitzy makeovers in Hollywood.
1. Hollywood sign
2. Close of dog relaxing in sun
3. Close of dog getting a blow dry
4. Wide of dog getting blow dry
5. Pullout of $500 dog carrying bag
6. Close of dog gold collar
7. Close up dog collars with rhinestones
8. Wide...
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Airline passengers are getting used to paying extra for checked bags and on-board snacks, but there are a number of little-known airline fees that could drain your wallet. (Oct. 7)
HEADLINE: Unusual items targeted for extra airline fees
CAPTION:Airline passengers are getting used to paying extra for checked bags and on-board snacks, but there are a number of little-known airline fees that could drain your wallet. ...
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ONLY ON AP Street dogs help give the capital's elderly a new lease on life
Stray dogs have been breathing a breath of fresh air into a residential home for the elderly in the Romanian capital, Bucharest.
They say that a dog is a man's best friend.
But it's not the case for some tens of thousands of stray dogs...
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Competition celebrates old Kyrgyz hunting traditions
LEAD IN:In rural Kyrgyzstan, hunting with golden eagles is a skill handed down from generation to generation.Organisers of the country's Salburun Festival are reviving the tradition in the form of a competition, hoping to preserve local...
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Noble Hunting at Safavid Court
Named after Sheikh Safi-ad-din Is'haq Ardabili (1252 - 1334), a leader of a sufi Order from Ardabil, the Iranian region reached a new cultural period of splendor under the rule of the Safavid dynasty. In Tabriz, in Herat and in Isfahan,...
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Abandoned pets on rise in cash-strapped Spain
AP Television
Barcelona - 6 May 2013
1. Close-up of abandoned dog in shelter
2. Various of abandoned dogs in cages
3. Various of cages, with bowls hanging on outside
4. Various of dogs in cages
5. Various of Carles Goma, worker at...
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A dog's life for pampered pooches
AP Television
Beijing, China - January 27, 2013
1. Pull out from dogs playing and fighting to wider shot with owners in park
2. Tracking shot of small dog wandering between people and other dogs
3. Dog owner Yang Lin playing with...
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Puppies put their paws to good work behind bars
Cuddly and cute puppies are spending time behind bars at several New Zealand prisons while they're being trained to work as mobility assistance dogs.
Two baby Golden Retriever puppies are starting their training at a women's prison in...
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Pet lovers are howling for Halloween parties
AP Television
Los Angeles, California, US - 8 October 2014
1. Close of dog wearing sailor costume at Petco store
2. Close of dog owner holding dog wearing a Star Wars-themed Yoda outfit
UPSOUND (English): "He is not psyched. Seriously,...
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A dog in Loveland, Colorado is learning to walk on prosthetics for all four legs. Brutus, a 2-year-old Rottweiler, lost his paws to frostbite. (April 3)
SHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION-AP CLIENTS ONLYLoveland, Colorado - April 2, 20151. Brutus lying on a pillow reaching out to his owner2. SOUNDBITE (English) Laura Aquilina, owner of Brutus: "He developed frostbite. His breeder then proceeded to...
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Canines get a slice of traditional festival food
China's Autumn Moon Festival is a celebration for friends and families involving plenty of fun and a traditional snack known as mooncakes.
Now, thanks to one Hong Kong businesswoman, even dogs can get involved in the...
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Wooden cars and beer can houses - the quirky highlights of 2013
From fighting cows to cars made of wood, 2013 has shown just how quirky our world can be .
In the US some queued to get caviar from vending machines while in China a beer festival got them into a froth.
For some 2013 has been an...
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Invented in Germany, the sport of "ball herding" is catching on across the United States. Dog owners see it as a low-impact, fun alternative to traditional agility. (Oct. 10)
NAT Sound (Handler shouts, "PINK," and the dog rushes off, barking, returning with a pink ball)
SOUNDBITE (English), Bobby Chastain, Dog Trainer
"Well, dogs do see blue and yellow and shades thereof. But what we do, what looks like the...
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Exotic and exclusive gifts from Hollywood's luxury boutiques
LA offers luxury gifts for those with money to spare.
On sale this season - diamond encrusted sunglasses for $45,000, animal skin chest of drawers, plus exotic toiletries and plush pets' toys.
Californian luxury with an exotic...
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Extreme cat and dog grooming
Pampered cats and dogs preened beyond recognition have been competing at an extreme grooming competition in New Jersey.
The animals have been moulded, sprayed and coloured to fit themes including Scooby Doo, Popeye and Peter Pan. ...
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Dogs and owners take part in European Frisbee championship
Instead of taking a nap or guarding the backyard, some 60 dogs from six countries took part in the European Frisbee dog championships in Hungary's capital Budapest on Sunday.
The dogs and their owners showed off their finely-honed...
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Portuguese Water Dogs are the frontrunner in the latest race for the White House--puppy of the First Family. The AP's Faryl Ury checks out the breed.
HEADLINE: Will this face join the Obama family?
CAPTION: Portuguese Water Dogs are the frontrunner in the latest race for the White House--puppy of the First Family. The AP's Faryl Ury checks out the breed. (March 17)
[Notes:ANCHOR...
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SMARTPHONE APP FOR DOG WALKERS
A new iPhone app for hired dog walkers lets owners track their pet's every move.
The Fetch Club, a luxury spot for the city's puppy elite, is one of the first companies to offer the special GPS service.
At 10:00am each morning,...
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Training centre for troublesome dogs
This Labrador dog had been wreaking havoc at home - barking all the time.
Running out of options, the owner sent the troublesome mutt to Chambaraya, a dog training centre in Jakarta.
It's run by lawyer-turned-dog-trainer Rachmatdi...
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Pampered pooches and abandoned dogs - two sides of China's pet industry
AP Television
Beijing - 10 December, 2012
1. Dogs belonging to accountant Wu Ruoyun waiting to be fed
2. Accountant Wu Ruoyun preparing food for pets
3. Wu putting food in bowl.
4. Wu feeding her dogs
5. Dog waiting to be fed
6. Close up...
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Rare 'werewolf' kitten found in park ++FIRST RUN 27th MAY 2016++
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4037507LEAD INOne of the world's rarest kittens has been found under a bush is Cape Town. The Lykoi or werewolf cat is only one of 35 known in the world and is the only natural-born Lykoi on record in...
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Top dogs compete for canine glory
US DANCING DOGSSOURCE: AP TELEVISIONRESTRICTIONS: HORIZONS CLIENTS AND AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 5.39SHOTLIST:AP TelevisionWillow Grove, Pennsylvania USA - 18 April 20151. Wide of Liz Maslow and Meg Boscov...
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Two men who bred and trained pit bulls for fighting have been sentenced to state prison after animal cruelty investigators broke up their dogfighting ring, as the AP's John Mone reports.
HEADLINE: 2 men sent to prison for dog fighting ring
CAPTION: Two men who bred and trained pit bulls for fighting have been sentenced to state prison after animal cruelty investigators broke up their dogfighting ring, as the AP's John...