Dogs in the news

Dog overturns boat, but then swims to shore to get help. What's that, Lassie? Is Timmy down the well? (AP)

Homeless man's dog in San Francisco seeks new owner. (CBS/Bay City News)

High-rise dog toilet? I use a plastic bag on a grassy surface. I am so low tech. (AHN Media Corp.)

Dogs and boat safety — an important issue in summertime. Especially for 72-year-old guys whose dogs like to scuttle boats. (Detroit Free Press)