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In a phone interview with The Times, the dog owner’s sister, Vanessa Marseille, said the family was shocked and devastated over the shooting death of the dog, Jameson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

These annual distributions are also subject to the 10-year rule, meaning the account must be fully drawn down within a decade of the owner’s death.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

It is always best to ask the owner's permission before taking something from a skip.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

They point to studies suggesting a strong caregiver placebo effect, with the only real change being the owner’s perception of their pet’s condition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

On the seashore, where her owner’s ship lay, she prayed to Poseidon to save her from slavery and the god heard her prayer.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton