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September 5, 1938
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Albany, N.Y., William Matz reports that a Plymouth Rock hen named Biddy cares for his police dog's six puppies at night, allowing the tired dog to sleep while the hen watches over them under her wings.
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This Is A Strange One But Wonders Will Never Cease
Albany, N. Y.-(AP)-A clucking Plymouth Rock hen, William Matz disclosed today,provides "night relief" for his police dog which recently gave birth to six pups.
Promptly at sundown, Matz says, the dog, apparently tired, relinquishes the puppies to the hen Biddy struts from the henhouse to the doghouse and while the dog curls up for a good sleep, the hen assembles the pups under her wings and watches them carefully throughout the night.
Albany, N. Y.-(AP)-A clucking Plymouth Rock hen, William Matz disclosed today,provides "night relief" for his police dog which recently gave birth to six pups.
Promptly at sundown, Matz says, the dog, apparently tired, relinquishes the puppies to the hen Biddy struts from the henhouse to the doghouse and while the dog curls up for a good sleep, the hen assembles the pups under her wings and watches them carefully throughout the night.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Plymouth Rock Hen
Police Dog
Puppies
Animal Care
Unusual Behavior
Biddy
What entities or persons were involved?
William Matz
Where did it happen?
Albany, N. Y.
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Topic
Hen Providing Night Care For Dog Puppies
Location
Albany, N. Y.
Key Persons
William Matz
Event Details
A Plymouth Rock hen named Biddy takes over caring for a police dog's six puppies at night, allowing the dog to sleep, as disclosed by owner William Matz.