Pets

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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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