Dog Search Teams Held Up by Japanese Rules

Strict Japanese rules against importing dogs is holding up canine teams that could be critical in rescuing survivors of the nation’s massive quake. A Swiss team of nine dogs has already been delayed, and US officials are negotiating with Japan to speed the movement of search-and-rescue dog teams from Virginia…

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Dog Search Teams Held Up by Japanese Rules

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