Westport siblings Shannen Viveiros and Chad Pavao rescued a dog from a New York breeder now facing animal neglect charges and reunited him with his original owner.
Four Boston area firefighters that talk show host Ellen DeGeneres rewarded with Caribbean cruise tickets for rescuing a dog from an icy river have had to return them because of conflicts with state ethics laws.
Wellesley Fire Chief Richard DeLorie tells the Boston Globe that he has sent the cruise vouchers back because state ethics law prohibits firefighters from accepting gifts worth $50 or more.