We all know dogs love to eat a lot of uncommon stuff like video tapes, watches, socks, papers but it came as a surprise to Tina Burlett when her dog swallowed her custom-made, $5,000 wedding ring. At first she thought that some thief must have broken into her house and registered a complaint with police. However, Burlett's grandmother was suspicious that their family pooch was the culprit. She had seen the dog chewing her diamond earrings.

Authorities at Caddo Parish's Chimp Haven have decided to conduct a DNA test on all its retired male chimps after a female chimp delivered a baby despite every male being vasectomized. The 40-year-old female chimp Teresa, who's been at Chimp Haven for the past year and a half, surprised the authorities after she appeared with a newborn chimpanzee in her arms.

Ohio State University researchers found that posting a sign to find your missing pet is the way to go. But cat owners have a significantly lower chance of seeing their feline friends again than dog lovers. Lead researcher Linda Lord found that 71 percent of lost dogs were found, compared to just 53 percent of lost cats.

A Colorado women is taking a stand against her Home Owner's Association after they ordered her to take down a Christmas wreath with a peace sign in it. Residents said the wreath is anti-Iraqi War and a symbol of Satan. The HOA has threatened to fine her $25 a day until she takes it down from her home. She figured the fine would add up to $1,000 when she plans to take the wreath down after Christmas. But she is not convinced she will have to pay.

In a bid to show its support for the troops, a formalwear store in the Pittsburgh suburb of Pine Township, gave away more than 100 brand new wedding gowns to women with military experience or those who are engaged to past or present servicemen. Most of the giveaway gowns originally carried the retail price of between $500 and $2,000, but one dress was reportedly listed for $5,850. Rosalind Ramos-Alvarez, a veteran for 21 years, heard about the giveaway on the radio and showed up at the store on Friday, selecting two gowns to try on.