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Animal 'hoarding' often tied to mental illness
A small army of animal welfare workers spent nearly 10 hours removing hundreds of sick and dying animals from a rural North Carolina property in one of the United States' larger animal-hoarding cases. Read the full story >>
Pets may pass illnesses to owners
You might want to think twice before snuggling in bed at night with Fido or Fluffy. Read the full story >>
Those sweet pet treats may foster fatness
A not-so surprising ingredient is now appearing in those treats your pet craves. Over the past five years, sugar has increasingly been added to some popular brands of dog and cat treats to make them more palatable and profitable, according to veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward, founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Read the full story >>
Rin Tin Tin's Descendants Now Service Dogs
Long before Lassie hit the sliver screen, Rin Tin Tin was America’s favorite canine star. The German Shepherd Dog -- born on a battle field in France during WWI -- starred in more than two dozen films. At the peak of his popularity 10,000 letters weekly from adoring fans flooded Warren Brothers studio.
Where do pets go when they dream?
How many pet owners have gotten a chuckle out of watching their dog sleep while its paws race frenetically in place? Many figured that Rover was romping somewhere in dreamland, and scientists say they were right: Pets do dream while sleeping.
Artificial legs now a reality for pets
An injury prevented Juniper from walking normally. Frostbite damaged the hind legs of Meadow. And Andre gnawed off his paws to escape from a wolf trap. Read the full story >>
Cloned SAR dogs aim to help people worldwide
Imagine an elite search and rescue team of not one but five German shepherd clones – all genetic doubles of a 9/11 canine hero who located the last human survivor buried beneath smoldering rubble.
Human pacemakers offer hope to ailing dogs
Pacemakers made for humans are giving older dogs a new leash on life. Read the full story >>
Add some woof to your workout
Forget about walking around the park with your pooch. Boot camps designed for people and their pets are fast becoming popular choices for busy owners looking for a one-stop fitness program. Read the full story >>
Tillman rides on
Some dogs are just born with raw natural talent. That’s the case with Tillman. With no formal training, the bulldog excels at not one, but four different land and water sports. Read the full story >>
Hospice care eases the end for loyal pets
Hospice care isn't just for humans anymore, as more animal owners are making that choice for their terminally ill pets as an alternative to early euthanasia. Read the full story >>
Volunteer vacations devoted to animals:
Kaitlyn Stone was searching for a way to help animals when she spotted an online ad for World Vets. Read the full story >>
The great river rescue
A small motor boat with a disaster rescue crew from Best Friends Animal Society quietly glides through the flooded town of Oakville, Iowa. It’s the fifth day of a week long mission in the rural farming community to find pets left behind after the Mississippi River overflowed, submerging area homes and businesses. Read the full story >>
Whole lotta clucking going on in cities:
More Americans raise chickens in their backyards
Meg Taylor and her husband, Andrew Gould, aren't the only ones who've discovered chickens make great pets. They're part of a growing nationwide trend of city dwellers raising poultry in backyards, mostly out of concern for where their food is coming from. Read the full story >>
Pets at college can ease homesickness
As some college students head off to school this fall there’s one thing they won’t have to leave behind — the family pet. A small but growing number of colleges offer animal-friendly dormitories that are so popular with students there aren’t enough rooms to meet demand. Read the full story >>
More pet owners seek aid, give up animals due to costs
In the fallout from rising fuel prices, job losses, and foreclosures in the United States, many people are facing hard choices about what to sacrifice to stay afloat. For some, this means deciding whether to give up a member of the family. Read the full story >>
Avoid a canine custody battle
Like many caring dog owners, Stanley and Linda Perkins of San Diego, Calif., dote on their pointer-greyhound mix, Gigi. But in the late ‘90s when the couple decided to split, a two-year canine custody battled ensued, racking up thousands of dollars in legal fees and taking up almost half of the three-day divorce trial. Read the full story >>
Pet friendly homes
Millions of pampered pets patrol homes throughout the country so it should come as no surprise that owners increasingly make interior design choices with their animals in mind. Read the full story >>