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Boom!!! And they’re off!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Boom!!! And they’re off! BOOM!!  The Spirit of '02, Texas A&M's cannon, roared to life signaling the start of the Paws to the Pavement BTHO Cancer 3k/5k run and dog walk.  Excitement filled the air as dogs and humans lit off on their paths.  Well, almost everyone got started.  The unexpected cannon fire startled more than a few of our furry friends.  They responded with a chorus of barks, howls, and whimpers.  Have you ever seen a Great Dane cower?  I have now.  The biggest dog at the event stood in between his owner's legs, shivering uncontrollably, and looking to his owner for help.  On the other hand, a tiny Yorkie was trying to pick a fight with Vonn the pit bull.  (More on Vonn later.)  Oh the conundrums of the animal kingdom.  The event marked the opening of the state-of-the-art Diagnostic Imaging & Cancer Treatment Center at Texas A&M's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.  Combined with Texas ... (Read More)
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