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Pets at College can Ease Homesickness
NBC Universal's Petside.com
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 >>
Horses Suffer, Owners Struggle With Soaring Feed Prices
National Geographic Online
Every day Elle Williams turns away people wanting to give up their horses to her rescue facility outside of Baltimore, Maryland. Read the full story >>
More Pet Owners Seek Aid, Give Up Animals Due to Costs
National Geographic Online
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 >>
Flood Stricken Iowa Pets Reunited with Owners
National Geographic Online
Nearly a hundred pets were reclaimed by their owners yesterday after a severe flood ravaged Iowa, while many more animals kept in makeshift emergency shelters wait to be reunited. Read the full story >>
Avoid A Canine Custody Battle
Thedogdaily.com
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
NBC Universal's Petside.com
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 >>
Pet Sterilization Grows Controversial
LiveScience (syndicate)
For some pet owners, spaying or neutering their animals is no longer a choice - it's the law. Read the full story >>
Compassionate Care Center: Stay Overnight with Your Pet
NBC Universal's Petside.com
When Greg Gruosso’s beloved poodle-terrier mix, Luna, was rushed to an emergency and referral veterinary center near his home on Long Island, New York, he wanted to stay by her side that night.
The request may seem unusual. But Gruosso went to The Center for Specialized Veterinary Care in Westbury, New York – the first, and perhaps only, facility in the country offering overnight accommodations for pet parents. Read the full story >>
Dogs Get Pricey Stem Cell Therapy
LiveScience (syndicate)
Stem cell therapy is still years away for you but for your pooch this modern medical procedure is now available. Read the full story >>
More Pets Getting End-of-Life Care
LiveScience (syndicate)
The healthcare option that eased the end of life for Uncle Bill or Aunt Mary is now widely available for Fido and Mittens. Read the full story >>