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A cat named 'Pretzel': Kitten's recovery inspires Facebook fans

Wed, May 15, 2013 11:57 AM
by Laura Moss
She got her name because of her twisted hind legs, but that doesn't slow her down. The kitten is undergoing multiple surgeries so she can get back on her feet.

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Why we turn to dogs when disaster strikes
Tue, May 21, 2013 5:44 PM by Laura Moss
From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man's best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy.
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How to avoid a dog bite
Tue, May 21, 2013 1:32 PM by Morieka Johnson
Respecting a dog's body cues is the best way to prevent a bad encounter. Here's how to read them.
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Service dog wears cap and gown at graduation
Tue, May 21, 2013 11:33 AM by Laura Moss
Bridget Evans' service dog, Hero, attended all her classes, so she thought he deserved to graduate too.
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Tornado survivor finds dog during live TV interview

Tue, May 21, 2013 10:07 AM

Video: During a live TV interview, an elderly woman finds her missing dog under the rubble of her house, which was destroyed by a tornado.
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Disabled pig becomes web celeb

Tue, May 21, 2013 9:18 AM

Video: An update on Chris P. Bacon; the disabled pig who became a YouTube sensation.
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New kitten cam stalls your productivity in name of population control
Mon, May 20, 2013 4:28 PM by Explore.org
Kitten Rescue's live webcam seeks to highlight awareness of the millions of cats in shelters in need of permanent, loving homes.
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Danica McKellar shares her love of attachment parenting
Fri, May 17, 2013 9:56 AM by Michael d'Estries
Former 'Wonder Years' star says she breastfed her son until he was 2.5 years old.
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New book will keep your kids busy this summer (and all year long)
Fri, May 17, 2013 6:20 AM by Jenn Savedge
'The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Guide Book' includes 448 outdoor activities that will keep kids playing outdoors in every season.
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Colorado adopts shelter dogs and cats as new 'state pet'
Thu, May 16, 2013 1:31 PM by Jenn Savedge
Shelter dogs and cats now hold the elevated title of 'State Pet' in the Centennial State.
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Pregnant women living in greener areas have bigger babies
Thu, May 16, 2013 8:27 AM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds that pregnant women who live near plants and trees may have stronger, smarter babies than their peers.
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Could your child survive alone in the woods?
Wed, May 15, 2013 12:03 PM by Sami Grover
There's a hierarchy of survival skills that are more age-appropriate for children than teaching them how to skin a squirrel for supper.
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A cat named 'Pretzel': Kitten's recovery inspires Facebook fans
Wed, May 15, 2013 11:57 AM by Laura Moss
She got her name because of her twisted hind legs, but that doesn't slow her down. The kitten is undergoing multiple surgeries so she can get back on her feet.
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Bill Gates: Why teachers need better feedback
Wed, May 15, 2013 11:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Gates suggests that helping teachers improve could mark the end of our educational system's woes.
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How 2 determined sisters set up a pet rescue pipeline to Colorado
Tue, May 14, 2013 3:30 PM by Morieka Johnson
Colorado didn't have enough rescue animals that needed homes while Georgia had too many, so these two sisters decided to fix the imbalance.
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Most parents ignore FDA warnings about cold medicine
Tue, May 14, 2013 8:41 AM by Jenn Savedge
New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids.
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