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

  • black dog jumps for yellow toy

    The 8 happiest dogs on YouTube

    Fri, Aug 26, 2011 8:43 AM by Shea Gunther

    Want to make a dog smile? A favorite returning soldier or college student, a water slide, or a squeaky toy might do the trick.

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  • Pets at an emergency shelter

    Tips for evacuating your pets to safety in a hurricane

    Thu, Aug 25, 2011 2:56 PM by LiveScience

    Pet owners are encouraged to check if their evacuation centers accept pets.

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  • Fear of loneliness prompts pet hoarding

    Wed, Aug 24, 2011 3:33 PM

    Video: CNBC's Carl Quintanilla talks with a woman who has 38 cats and dogs in her home to help ease the pain of her adult children moving out. Psychologist Samantha Morrison discusses why people hoard animals.

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  • Service dogs no longer just for the blind

    Wed, Aug 24, 2011 2:23 PM

    Video: Service dogs are no longer just for the blind but for those with other physical ailments. Author Jennifer Arnold offers tips on how to train your pet like a service dog.

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  • How can I deal with the grief of losing my pet?

    Wed, Aug 24, 2011 9:38 AM by Morieka Johnson

    For some pet owners, the pain can be so intense that it lingers for years. If you are suffering with the loss of a pet, here are tools that may offer some relief.

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  • 10 companies that let you bring your dog to work

    10 companies that let you bring your dog to work

    Fri, Aug 19, 2011 1:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    These 10 companies are just a few of the thousands of dog-friendly workplaces in the United States.

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  • Otis the incredible skydiving pug

    Thu, Aug 18, 2011 3:06 PM

    Video: Otis is a 10-year-old high-flying pug who's been skydiving 64 times over the past 9 years.

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  • Seahorses swim into home aquariums

    Thu, Aug 18, 2011 9:58 AM

    Video: Seahorses raised in aquafarms have become popular additions to home aquariums.

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  • lost dog sign

    Dog thefts up sharply in U.S.

    Wed, Aug 17, 2011 4:23 PM by Agence France-Presse

    Dog thefts are up by nearly 50 percent so far this year, according to the American Kennel Club.

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  • black lab

    Montana dog becomes local celebrity for his math skills

    Wed, Aug 17, 2011 10:48 AM by Laura Zuckerman, Reuters

    Beau, a black lab, has achieved a degree of celebrity for his counting skills, becoming a star at the Flathead Lake resort in Montana.

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  • How can I train my dog to behave on leash and when I have houseguests?

    Wed, Aug 17, 2011 10:08 AM by Morieka Johnson

    With practice, consistency and treats, your dog can develop fine manners.

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  • Leona Helmsley with Maltese Trouble

    Pitfalls of bequeathing money to pampered pets

    Mon, Aug 15, 2011 10:47 AM by Bernd Debusmann Jr., Reuters

    Between 12 and 27 percent of pet owners provide provisions for pets in their wills, but legal experts warn that there can be problems.

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  • 'Speed dating' for abandoned dogs, prospective owners

    Mon, Aug 15, 2011 9:38 AM

    Video: Ruff, ruff ... I love you? Finding owners for abandoned dogs is difficult, but in Florida one group has found a creative solution: speed dating for dogs to match them with new owners.

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    'Family Guy' creator establishes cat sanctuary

    Fri, Aug 12, 2011 2:00 PM by Michael d'Estries

    Seth MacFarlane honors late mother with new cage-free adoption center for homeless cats.

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  • 'Mimi and Maty to the Rescue': A book for kids of all ages

    Fri, Aug 12, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    New kids' ebook combines an awesome story with a winning cause. Oh, and it's totally free.

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