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

  • 5 Pinterest boards for pet lovers

    Fri, Feb 08, 2013 12:44 PM by Morieka Johnson

    From the whimsical (Adidas track suit for your dog, anyone?) to the practical (photos of toxic plants), we've got you covered with our favorite boards.

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  • Puppy gets prosthetic paw

    Fri, Feb 08, 2013 9:56 AM

    Video: An up-and-coming therapy dog is turning heads and stealing hearts.

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  • Dogs in England must be microchipped by 2016

    Fri, Feb 08, 2013 9:12 AM by Laura Moss

    The Environment Department hopes the new law will help reunite owners with pets, relieve the burden on animal charities and promote responsible ownership.

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  • Stewie, the world's longest cat, dies

    Thu, Feb 07, 2013 12:32 PM by Laura Moss

    The Guinness World Record-holding Maine coon had been battling cancer for more than a year.

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  • Sling helps disabled goldfish stay in the swim

    Wed, Feb 06, 2013 2:57 PM

    Video: A disabled orange-and-white goldfish now sports a special sling that helps it to get around its tank. Its owner fashioned the device, which he says may look silly, but 'It’s better than lying at the bottom of the tank all day.'

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  • Blind sled dog runs with brother's help

    Tue, Feb 05, 2013 1:42 PM by Laura Moss

    When Gonzo lost his vision, his brother began to guide him through the snowy trails at Muddy Paw Dog Kennel.

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  • How smart is your dog? Find out with 'Dognition'

    Tue, Feb 05, 2013 10:30 AM by Jeremy Hsu, TechNewsDaily

    The project could revolutionize scientific understanding of dogs by gathering data from man's best friends all over the world.

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  • Holly the fat cat likes to swim

    Tue, Feb 05, 2013 9:35 AM

    Video: Lara Spencer of 'Good Morning America' explains why this kitty spends time swimming laps.

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  • How did a 'dangerous' pit bull and a sickly kitten escape shelter's death row?

    Mon, Feb 04, 2013 2:39 PM by Morieka Johnson

    Even though they represent the most likely animals to be euthanized at shelters, Capone and Telene made it off the kill list, thanks to Austin Pets Alive.

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  • Meet Momo, the dog that hides in plain sight

    Fri, Feb 01, 2013 3:45 PM by Laura Moss

    This 4-year-old border collie has the ability to disappear into his surroundings, which makes for a fun game of hide-and-seek for his fans.

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  • 'Gay' dog rescued from Tenn. animal shelter

    Thu, Jan 31, 2013 4:12 PM by Laura Moss

    The bulldog-mix was scheduled to be euthanized after his owner dropped him off at a shelter because he mounted another male dog.

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  • Would you ever adopt a fox for a pet?

    Thu, Jan 31, 2013 11:28 AM by Marc Lallanilla, Life's Little Mysteries

    An institute in Russia has spearheaded the domestication of foxes, and is now advocating that the public adopt them as house pets.

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  • Starving dog goes back for puppies

    Thu, Jan 31, 2013 9:50 AM

    Video: A stray border collie went looking for help and, when she found it, she went back for her puppies.

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  • Fly me away: Pilots, volunteers unite to rescue animals

    Wed, Jan 30, 2013 12:03 PM by Laura Moss

    Pilots N Paws has transported thousands of rescue animals, often flying them hundreds of miles from where they were found so they can find forever homes.

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  • Brian Williams previews Puppy Bowl IX

    Wed, Jan 30, 2013 9:44 AM

    Video: Brian Williams went behind the scenes at Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl IX where he met one of the contenders, Pearl.

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