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Sanctuary for doggy water therapy closing

Pooches too feeble for the city streets will soon have to go elsewhere if they want help for achy muscles.

The Dog Run, the city's only water therapy for old and infirm canines will be closing next week to stave off a 50 percent rent hike, even though a dozen or so devoted human companions of the dogs staged an impromptu rally over the weekend.

"You can call us crazy dog owners but...

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