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Rescued cat rescues shelter
In a reversal of fortunes, a once-unwanted cat has come to the rescue of an animal shelter in need of a new home. However, this orange-and-white tabby named Daniel is no typical cat. He has a...
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This 'pet' is for the birds -- and the record books
A tiny summer visitor has turned into something of a pet and a backyard tourist attraction for a family in North Vernon, Ind. Nicknamed "Frosty," Dave and Norma Jackson's unusual pet is a female...
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GPS devices help owners find lost pets
Houdini the dog lived up to his name. The lab-shepherd mix, known as a crafty escape artist, was placed in a foster home by Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Despite his new owner's best...
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Pets aid cancer researchers
Leading Texas veterinarians are mobilizing to enlist pets in the testing of experimental cancer therapies, a potential benefit to not just dogs and cats – but also people. The veterinarians recently...
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Program helps abuse victims and their pets
Remember the fate of the pet rabbit in the movie "Fatal Attraction"? Unfortunately, that scenario is not far-fetched. Pets often become tools of manipulation or revenge in unhealthy relationships. In...
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Adieu to the visible soul of my home
Abby came into my life in early January 1999. It was about a week after a record-breaking blizzard dumped 21 inches of snow on Chicago, where I was living at the time. I remember trudging through a...
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What to do when pets don't get along
Kelly Lucas blissfully wed three years ago. For her cats, it was more like hell. Happy to have married another cat person, she and her husband were hopeful they could blend their pets: two males for...
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Protect pets from holiday hazards
You can bet that during the holiday season your pet is bound to sniff out leftovers, dig into the presents and have fun with all of your decorations. And while these holiday effects can spread cheer...
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Saving Sadie: Left for dead, abused dog is reborn through acts of generosity...
In the spring of 2012, Joal Derse-Dauer strolled into a Kenosha animal shelter to donate blankets. It was a regular stop for the avid animal lover, but this time an adorable dog caught her eye on the...
View ArticleMorris the cat runs for mayor of Mexican city
This mayoral hopeful in Mexico promises to eat, sleep most of the day and donate his leftover litter to fill potholes. Morris, a black-and-white kitten with orange eyes, is running for mayor of Xalapa...
View ArticleBeagle bound for Rose Parade after surviving gas chamber
Things are coming up roses for a scrappy New Jersey beagle who survived a dog pound gas chamber. Daniel will be among eight shelter dogs riding on a float in the Rose Parade on New Year's Day in...
View ArticleWestminster dog show adds event with mixed breeds
Long the province of the purebred, the Westminster Kennel Club dog show is opening a doggie door this year to mixed-breed competitors. While Labradoodles, puggles and who-knows-whats won’t be able to...
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Labrador retrievers set popularity-ranking record
It’s puppy love for the record books: The Labrador retriever was the most popular dog breed in the U.S. last year for a 23rd year in a row, the American Kennel Club announced Friday. That’s the longest...
View ArticleSuit against EPA seeks ban on pesticides in flea treatments
The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a lawsuit seeking to push the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to respond to its petitions and ban two hazardous pesticides used in popular pet flea...
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Cat whisperer Jackson Galaxy in a category of his own
Jackson Galaxy, author and host of Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell, is the definition of a cat whisperer. Since the show premiered in 2011, the cat behaviorist has come to the aid of many cat owners,...
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Making clothing to warm cold pets
It’s that time of year when many dogs need a little extra protection against the weather — a coat or a sweater. Among the dogs most in need of outerware are small breeds, such as Chihuahuas, pugs and...
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Dogs and cats need eye care, too
A beagle named Hope once was blind but now she sees, thanks to a doctor at the Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center. Dr. Peter Accola, a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist, removed cataracts...
View ArticleWhen ‘woof’ means ‘I do’
When Barb and Frank Prevort of Menomonee Falls decided to breed their German shepherds, their 5-year-old granddaughter objected. “You can’t have babies unless you’re married,” the girl said. So her...
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Cats speak with meows, blinks, tails, whiskers
When it comes to cats, those meows mean … well, a lot of things. With each purr, yowl or even blink, felines are saying, “Hello,” “Let’s snuggle” or “Beat it, Dad.”
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National Dog Bite Prevention Week is underway: What to do, what not to do
National Dog Bite Prevention Week is underway. And Because children are the most vulnerable and easily injured, the American Veterinary Medical Association is focusing on teaching kids how to deal with...
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