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"I do it to blow off steam," Matsoukas said. Penn State professor charged with 'animal cruelty,' engaging in 'sexual intercourse' with dog in public forest A now-former Pennsylvania State University professor accused of performing sexual acts with his dog in a public forest was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently hit with a slew of charges including open lewdness, indecent exposure, sexual intercourse with an animal, animal cruelty, and disorderly conduct. Themis Matsoukas, 64, was spotted on trail cams in Rothrock State Forest naked with his collie as early as 2014, with the latest incident taking place this year. The acts...

Born Gary Matthews, the retired technology worker and a self-confessed "nerd" thinks he is a dog. The 48-year-old wears a dog collar, eats dog food from a bowl — his favorite is Pedigree – and loves milk bones and dog cookies. "I don't eat dog food every day," Matthews told ABCNews.com "It's a special thing for me to do once in awhile to get closer to feeling like a canine. I eat the canned kind. It's not bad -- it tastes OK. I eat regular human food, too, like pizza." But he has the most fun wearing his dog suit,...

Friends A little Springer Spaniel, Who follows him around. Speaks volumes of his nature, No better judge is found. When dogs like you, you’re someone, Not just an empty suit. The love you give a faithful dog, Will always bear you fruit. If you like dogs that says a lot, About the soul you bear. But when the love’s a two way street, The partnership is fair. The bond is strong and touching, Between this man and friend. God Bless George Bush and Spotty, To them this poem I send. David Flurry 12/18/03