MILAN, Italy: Move over Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff - this summer, Italy's busiest beaches are being patrolled by four-legged lifeguards. Canine lifeguards, that is.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah: Meet Ross, the newest reading teacher to grace the national elementary public school system. Kids look forward to his reading classes. He is patient, unbiased, and loves kids very much. Instead of a pay check, he gets paid by treats and an occasional ear and belly rub.

GREENWICH, Connecticut: She was known as New York's 'Queen of Mean'. But when it came to her precious pooch, Leona Helmsley was anything but mean.

INGLEWOOD, California: There are no 'problem dog breeds', just 'problem owners'. That's according to America's own self-taught canine training maestro, Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer.

SYDNEY, Australia: Neutering your dog is a big decision. However a new removable canine contraceptive implant may mean you no longer have to make such a permanent decision.

YUSHU, Tibet: It weighs up to 250 pounds. It was once described by Marco Polo as being "as tall as a donkey and with a voice of a lion". It is regarded as 'the fiercest dog in the world'. And you can have one for only $594,000.00.

SYDNEY, Australia: Whenever you get into a fight and you spend all night crying, who sits quietly by your bed keeping you company? Your dog. When that special someone is not around and you need to talk, who listens to you no matter what? Your cat.

PERRY, Florida: Millions of dogs end up in animal shelters on death row and are euthanized every year for lack of basic training and a little love. Now an innovative new program is not only giving these unlucky canines a second chance - it is also giving convicted felons a chance at rehabilitation and to repay a small part of their debt to society.

HONOLULU, Hawaii: Roses are in full bloom, sunflowers are kissing the blue sky. Butterflies and golden dragonflies are flying happily. Skirts are getting shorter, shorts are back in season. Children are selling lemonade. Everyone loves summer, right?. Well, no. Summer can be a dangerous time for pets.