Bavaria — Horses, cats and dogs are now being clothed in the traditional costume of Bavarian women.

Dirndl dresses, recognizable around the world and famous from movies such as The Sound of Music, are being adapted to this new demographic by Bavarian designer Hildegard Bergbauer. These costumes, made for women, cats, dogs and even horses, were inspired from stage shows and celebrate the traditional dress of the region.

The cost for an equestrian dirndl dress was not reported.

Virginia — A man is suing Burger King after the fast-food chain failed to remove pickles, onions and tomatoes from his burger.

While dining in Burger King on April 10, 2007, Dairus Dugger claims the restaurant ignored his specific request for the removal of certain ingredients and consequentially, led to a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Dugger is seeking $100,000 in damages for medical costs and the impact on his work.

Pennsylvania — A suspect was arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and incidents of vandalism in which spray paint and chocolate pudding were the primary causes of damage.

Hipolito Vasquez was arrested after being found covered in paint and chocolate three blocks from a break-in. An abandoned backpack was found in the vicinity containing a number of stolen items, including a crate of beer and frozen chicken breasts.

Vasquez has been charged with burglary, theft, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief, trespassing and conspiracy.

Italy — The world’s largest rabbit died of fright just minutes before going onto television.

Amy, a 4-foot long Continental Giant rabbit was to go on the Italian TV version of Record Breakers when she died of a heart attack.

Annette Edwards, Amy’s owner, claims that Amy was healthy, young and “fit enough to fly.” Edwards also said that Amy’s daughter, Alice, is even larger and will possibly hold the title of world’s largest rabbit before long.

Los Angeles — A man was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport for smuggling 14 live birds from Vietnam in his pants.

The suspect, identified only as Dong, was stopped when customs agents noticed feathers and bird droppings coming out of the man’s pants.

The birds were tucked into cloth sleeves that were attached to Dong’s socks. The birds, including three red-whiskered bulbuls — an endangered species — four magpie robins and six shama thrushes, were purchased for $50 each. Dong and his accomplice intended to sell the Asian song birds in the United States for $300 to $400 each.

Reach columnist Matt Jackson at news@dailyuw.com.