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Odd Couples: Unlikely Pet Friendships That Will Melt Your Heart
A golden retriever napping with a baby duck tucked under its chin. A three-legged cat grooming a disabled chihuahua. A rescued pig who refuses to leave the side of a senior terrier. These aren’t just feel-good social media moments—they’re real-life examples of the surprising, heartwarming bonds that can form between animals, no matter ...Read more
The Politics of the Food Bowl: Are You Feeding Your Pet Right?
Few topics stir up more passionate debate at the dog park or veterinary office than what to put in your pet’s bowl. Raw food, grain-free, high-protein, limited ingredient, home-cooked, kibble-only, fresh-delivered—every option claims to be the healthiest, most natural, and most loving choice. But when it comes to feeding cats and dogs, ...Read more
Do They Miss Us? What Science Says About Separation Anxiety in Pets
You grab your keys, lace up your shoes, and head toward the door. Before you even reach the knob, your dog is whining and pacing—or your cat is watching you with wide, unblinking eyes. It’s easy to joke that your pet just can’t bear to see you go. But for millions of cats and dogs, separation anxiety is a real and distressing condition, ...Read more
The Great Indoors vs. The Wild Outdoors: Where Should Your Pet Live?
When it comes to caring for a beloved cat or dog, one of the most debated questions among pet owners is whether their furry friend should live primarily indoors, roam freely outdoors, or enjoy something in between. While dogs and cats each have their own needs, temperaments, and instincts, the choice between indoor and outdoor lifestyles has ...Read more
Senior Pets, Big Hearts: Why Older Cats and Dogs Make the Best Companions
They may move a little slower, sleep a little longer, and need a few more vet visits—but older cats and dogs have a kind of magic all their own. Often overlooked in shelters in favor of bouncy puppies and curious kittens, senior pets are full of love, wisdom, and personality. For the right adopter, they can be the best companions of all.
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For Fido, Fluffy or your dead pet donkey: An ‘aqua cremation’ biz expands
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In Kansas City’s West Bottoms, Jarrod Hammond’s “aqua cremation” business — where over hours using a machine known as the Pet-550, he dissolves to the bone the bodily remains of beloved family companions that include birds and ...Read more
7 dogs suddenly died and 11 more fell ill in Venice Canals: Neighbors clamor for answers
LOS ANGELES — When Eric Torres took Chloe, his 4-year-old golden retriever, out for their daily four-mile walk around the Venice Canals last week, she seemed to be in good spirits and health.
But later that day, Torres' husband phoned him, deeply concerned. Something was terribly wrong with Chloe — she had suddenly collapsed and began to ...Read more
Illinois zoo announces birth of Amur leopard cubs, among the world's rarest big cats
Two Amur leopards, members of an endangered species, were born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago on July 14, the zoo announced Tuesday.
Zoo officials say both cubs and Mina, the 8-year-old first-time mother, appear to be healthy and are being kept in a private habitat in the zoo.
The cubs’ father, Sasha, was born at Brookfield Zoo in 2020. Mina ...Read more
How do you know when it's the right time to say goodbye to a beloved dog?
Mazie was my sweet girl, a jaunty caramel-colored spaniel with bulgy brown eyes that radiated love, even in her final days when she fell almost every time she tried to stand.
At least, that's the version I want to believe. But since Mazie died on April 29, I've talked to veterinarians who say our dog and cat companions don't show pain the way ...Read more
Jam-packed NYC animal shelters get $1 million boost from Mayor Adams
NEW YORK — City animal shelters, bursting at the seams because of an unprecedented influx of animals, have been given an additional $1 million from the city to tackle their critical capacity issues, The New York Daily News has learned.
“My commitment to serving all New Yorkers truly means ALL!” New York City Mayor Eric Adams wrote on his ...Read more
Inside the luxury world of dog wellness -- as experienced by one very lucky golden retriever
LOS ANGELES — The Jaguar Supersport, '65 Ford Thunderbird and '73 Alfa Romeo are taken by other clients today, so Dug — an 8-year-old golden retriever — is being chauffeured to the Sunset Strip in a presidential Cadillac stretch limo for his spa treatments. He's headed to Collar & Comb in West Hollywood, where he'll be getting a blueberry ...Read more
The most extravagant things LA people do for their dogs
LOS ANGELES -- Pet parent. Fur baby. Doggy daycare.
Since the mid-2010s, these monikers have adorned myriad T-shirts and tote bags — like quotes from a classic sitcom. But in modern L.A., they're no joke.
In Beverly Hills, retirees push their toy poodles in strollers. In Eagle Rock, millennials dine with their lapdogs. When these dog owners ...Read more
Pet-Friendly Indoor Garden: A Safe and Green Haven for Your Pets
Creating an indoor garden is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of nature into your home. However, for pet owners, it's crucial to ensure that the plants you choose are safe for your furry companions. Many common household plants can be toxic to pets if ingested, leading to harmful consequences. To strike the perfect balance between greenery...Read more
Animal Care Centers of NYC suspends intake as number of shelter pets hits bursting point
NEW YORK — For the first time in Animal Care Centers of NYC’s history, the organization will have to turn away sheltering animals as it has reached full capacity at all of its sites and can’t take in any more pets, ACC said Saturday.
Although it will be suspending general intake, ACC will remain open for adoptions, plus drop-off of ...Read more
Colorado's Copper Creek wolf pack -- with new pups in tow -- is under scrutiny again after cattle killings
DENVER — Colorado’s first wolf pack since the species’ reintroduction in 2023 is once again under intense scrutiny after a series of cattle depredations in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Cattle killings in Pitkin County this summer have spurred calls in recent weeks to remove the entire Copper Creek pack — comprising two adults, three ...Read more
Some people are giving up their pets as costs rise
MINNEAPOLIS -- Julie Koch has seen 31 dogs come and go from her Minneapolis home over the last four years. She’s a foster for Ruff Start Rescue, which cares for animals across Minnesota.
Right now, she’s caring for a lovable 6-year-old white German Shepherd named Stone. He came to her from Texas in 2021 and was adopted in 2022. But in ...Read more
Krypto's legacy is everyone's super dog
Few characters in the Superman mythos carry as much emotional resonance as Krypto the Superdog. Introduced in the Silver Age of comics, Krypto has been everything from a whimsical sidekick to a deeply symbolic anchor of Superman's heritage. As a superpowered canine from Krypton, Krypto’s story has consistently paralleled the Last Son of ...Read more
Aging Gracefully: Caring for Your Senior Cat
By the time a cat reaches 10 years of age, many owners begin to notice subtle changes. Slower movements, longer naps, and a certain contemplative look in the eyes all signal the passage from adulthood into the feline golden years. As more cats live well into their teens and even twenties thanks to advances in veterinary care and improved ...Read more
The Secret Lives of Indoor Cats: What Are They Really Up To?
By day, they’re sleeping on sun-drenched windowsills. By night, they’re tearing through hallways as if possessed. The average indoor cat may appear to lead a life of indolent luxury, but behind that stoic expression and rhythmic purring lies a surprisingly complex set of behaviors. Whether you live with a curious kitten or a senior feline ...Read more
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- For Fido, Fluffy or your dead pet donkey: An ‘aqua cremation’ biz expands
- 7 dogs suddenly died and 11 more fell ill in Venice Canals: Neighbors clamor for answers
- Illinois zoo announces birth of Amur leopard cubs, among the world's rarest big cats
- How do you know when it's the right time to say goodbye to a beloved dog?
- The Politics of the Food Bowl: Are You Feeding Your Pet Right?
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