 According to the Veterinary News Network (VNN), several cases of human to pet transmission of the novel H1N1 swine flu have been confirmed. This is new data as previously it was believed that human to animal transmission was limited to birds and pigs.
The new cases involve pet ferrets and a single cat. So far no dogs have tested positive according to VNN. One ferret from Oregon recovered but another in Nebraska died. The feline, a 13 year old pet in Iowa, has recovered.
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 A man convicted for selling videos depicting pit bull dog fights, along with other scenes, has found his successful appeal in a federal court appealed in turn by the Obama administration to the US Supreme Court. The defendant claims the law used to charge and convict him is unconstitutionally broad. The Human Society of the United States and others say the law is needed to protect animals.
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A sad milestone must be noted as a dog described as the world's oldest is dead at 21 years. Called Chanel, the dachshund had become a bit of an internet celebrity in recent years with lots of attention from the mass media.
Published reports say Chanel died of natural causes at home on Long Island in the community of Port Jefferson Station. A shining example of successful pet adoption, the dachshund was adopted from a shelter in Virginia when only six weeks old.
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Adios Gidget, the Taco Bell Chihuahua known for the line Yo Quiero Taco Bell is dead. The little dog who starred in the Taco Bell ads and commercials has died after suffering a stroke.
Published reports quote Karen McElhatton, Gidget's owner, as saying she died on July 21, 2009, at the age of fifteen.
The Taco Bell Chihuahua crossed over the rainbow bridge after a long life of fame and iconic social status. Reports indicate she had been with trainer Sue Chipperton when the stroke occurred.
Small dogs like Chihuahuas can live very long lives but fifteen is a good life span. It is thought Gidget enjoyed a comfortable and loving life.
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 World's Ugliest Dog Sam (deceased)
According to a statement issued by the contest organizers, Pabst is a rescue dog adopted by owner Miles Egstad in 2006. The pair hail from California.
While it is the first time a mutt had won the contest in some seven years said the statement, the Chinese crested dogs were still well represented and even won the purebred or pedigree category with the unique looks of winner Miss Ellie.
Click "Read more" to see the World's Ugliest Dog video.
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