Berkeley's Week: Disposable Pets, Olympian Runner, Crime Blotter, Bollywood Berkeley

These were among the most-read stories by Berkeley Patch viewers this past week:

And the week's most popular blog:

Disposable Pets Becoming a Sad Trend

What does it say about us as a society when we so easily cast aside our dogs and cats?

Olympian Shannon Rowbury Runs Her Game in Berkeley

Although Rowbury lives in San Francisco, you may spot her during or after training around Berkeley.

Robberies, Burglaries and More from the Berkeley Crime Blotter

An alert neighbor reported hearing a door being kicked in and possibly thwarted a burglary attempt.

Bollywood Berkeley: 'A Coming Together of Public and Private Selves for Indian-Americans'

This month's local showcase of Bollywood-style dancing was intensely competitive.

Turkey Talk at Brennan's — A One-Bird Protest

Feathers didn't quite fly this week when a wild turkey took up his station in front of the West Berkeley restaurant known for its ample servings of turkey.

And the week's most popular blog: Pet Problems: Dealing with Urinary Blockage in Male Cats by Shea Cox, DVM

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