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Healthy pets are happy pets. Find news, videos and advice about your four-legged family member.

  • How do I find a reputable dog trainer who doesn't cost a fortune?

    Wed, Oct 26, 2011 8:26 AM by Morieka Johnson

    You might not need to drop a wad of dough if your pet is acting up. Consult your vet, join a class and be ready to learn (and teach) every day.

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  • Cassie the cat and Moses the crow

    Opposites attract: The kitten raised by a crow

    Mon, Oct 24, 2011 1:14 PM by Laura Moss

    A crow takes an abandoned kitten under its wing and proves that sometimes predator and prey can learn to get along.

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  • black cat

    Fear factor a black mark against the darkest of cats

    Fri, Oct 21, 2011 8:00 PM by Meghan E. Irons, The Boston Globe

    Dark and mysterious with piercing eyes, black cats have long been considered underdogs in the competitive pet adoption market.

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  • Torque and Shrek watching TV

    Dog's best friend

    Fri, Oct 21, 2011 3:51 PM by Laura Moss

    They're not exactly birds of a feather, but this greyhound and his feathered friend are inseparable.

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  • Lisha with white tiger cubs

    A mother like no other

    Fri, Oct 21, 2011 1:31 PM by Laura Moss

    She's never had puppies of her own, but this sweet Labrador has been a mother to a variety of different animals.

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  • Celebrity pets: Furry friends of the rich and famous

    Celebrity pets: Furry friends of the rich and famous

    Fri, Oct 21, 2011 8:39 AM by Catie Leary

    From Barack Obama to Adele to Dog the Bounty Hunter, here's a few glimpses of the day in the life of a celebrity pet.

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  • What can I do if my dog is destructive? Will getting another dog help?

    Wed, Oct 19, 2011 9:15 AM by Morieka Johnson

    Getting a companion for your dog could make your troubles twice as bad. But first you need to address your pup's destructive streak.

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  • German shepherd police dog

    Hero police dog rewarded for London riots duty

    Tue, Oct 18, 2011 3:11 PM by Staff Reporter, AFP

    Obi a German Shepherd police dog in England sustained a skull fracture while on duty during the August riots in London. He received an award for bravery for his service.

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  • Doggie massage relieves Fido's stress

    Mon, Oct 17, 2011 4:37 PM

    Video: Massage therapist Athena Arnado says dogs can have bad days and stressful weeks.

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  • Cheetah Sahara and dog Alexa

    Cats and dogs really can get along

    Mon, Oct 17, 2011 10:55 AM

    Good friends Sahara and Alexa are also ambassadors, part of programs to educate children and working farmers about endangered cats.

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  • Is there such a thing as green pet burial?

    Mon, Oct 17, 2011 9:46 AM by Matt Hickman

    You can honor your dearly departed pet without harming the environment or spending a fortune.

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  • A preacher blesses pets during a service celebrating Saint Francis of Assisi's day

    On day of prayer, many of the blessed have four legs

    Sun, Oct 16, 2011 7:46 PM by Mandy Oaklander, Reuters

    Churches typically hold pet blessings throughout October to honor Saint Francis of Assisi, Christianity's patron saint of animals.

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  • Pit bull puppy

    Adopting a special needs dog: A success story

    Wed, Oct 12, 2011 2:12 PM by Care2.com

    Nala the three-legged pit bull came into our home as a foster child, staying only a week, but her sweet nature won us over — and the hearts of our two golden retrievers.

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  • What can I do to keep my dog entertained and fit while he recovers from surgery?

    Wed, Oct 12, 2011 8:54 AM by Morieka Johnson

    If your pet's usual playtime is hampered by injury, illness or the weather, get those mental muscles flexing with some tricks and other low-impact activities.

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  • Editor of New York Times writes memoir about adopting a puppy

    Tue, Oct 11, 2011 3:40 PM

    Video: Jill Abramson's 'The Puppy Diaries' isn't so much a diary as a journalist's first-person account of raising a puppy, combined with advice from animal behaviorists.

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