Posing pups
Dogs donned canine couture in New York City this week to attend the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog's "Pet Gala".
Fiery dispute
An unlikely showdown between a mariachi band and a fire-breather in the Mexican city of Morelia took place last Sunday. Wearing traditional dress and carrying guitars, the musicians chased after the fire-breather, who threw flames their way in retaliation. The brawl quickly unfolded in front of a taco restaurant called "El Inferno".
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The spat was reportedly over competition for sought-after performing space in the city as entertainers seek to earn lucrative tips from the public.
Purr-fessor
Vermont State University has bestowed an honorary degree on an unlikely recipient: a cat named Max Dow. The "campus-dwelling tabby" has earned a doctorate "in recognition of his friendliness", said The Guardian. Over the years Max has "proved himself to be a skilled napper" and mouse hunter.
"With a resounding purr of approval from the faculty, the Board of Trustees of the Vermont State Cat-leges has bestowed upon Max Dow the prestigious title of Doctor of Litter-ature, complete with all the catnip perks, scratching post privileges and litter box responsibilities that come with it," the university wrote on Facebook. "Congratulations Dr Max Dow."
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