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Is It OK to Give a Pet as a Gift?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Q. My husband and I are thinking of getting a little dog for my mother for Christmas. She is retired, lives by herself and could use the company, frankly. What do you think? A. While I hate to… Full Article ›
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Love Cats? Consider Adopting a Senior Feline
By Arden Moore, Nov 26, 2012Vetstreet is proud to be a Pet 'Net 2012 contributor. The Pet 'Net Adoption Event 2012, taking place Nov. 26 through Nov. 30., is an annual event held online to benefit homeless… Full Article ›
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Fostering Pets: From Start to Finish
By Petside.com, Sep 26, 2012Successfully fostering a pet is a highly rewarding experience for the foster family, the pet and the shelter or rescue organization. Countless numbers of pets are fostered each year in the… Full Article ›
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Puppy and Kitten Cuddlefest Makes Us Melt
By Kristen Seymour, Aug 17, 2012We see a lot of adorable animal videos, and while we haven't become immune by any stretch of the imagination, it take a special kind of video to make us actually squeal with glee. This is one… Full Article ›
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Pets Answer the Question: Do You Get Bored With No Other Pets Around?
By Kristen Seymour, Aug 14, 2012Do you ever wonder if single pets get bored when they're home alone all day? Sure, you could set up a camera to watch what they do, but thanks to Pets Add Life (PAL), you don't have to. They… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "Our Bunny Has Taken Over Our Home"
By Caroline Golon, Aug 23, 2012Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love. When… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "I Went From Cat Averse to Cat Obsessed"
By Caroline Golon, Jul 26, 2012Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love.… Full Article ›
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From Shelter to the Stage, Broadway Crowns the New Canine Star of "Annie"
By Shayna Meliker, Jul 19, 2012Broadway's newest leading lady has four paws and some pretty big shoes to fill. Animal trainer William Berloni visited NBC's Today Show this morning to introduce the dog who will play… Full Article ›
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YouTube Campaign Promotes Pet Ownership
By Shayna Meliker, Aug 14, 2012A lonely guinea pig wants a turtle sibling so badly that he spends his solitary days pretending he is a turtle. So goes the plotline in the latest installment of a YouTube video series… Full Article ›
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8 Wineries That Have Gone to the Dogs
By Nora Zelevansky, Jul 26, 2012Wine tasting isn't just about thoughtfully sipping vintages to look for hints of cherry, pepper and blackberry. These days, it's also about bringing your best buddy along — the… Full Article ›
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Lucky Diamond, World Record-Holding Maltese, Loses Battle With Cancer
By Kristen Seymour, Jun 7, 2012Lucky Diamond, the 15-year-old Maltese belonging to pet lifestyle expert, animal welfare advocate, founder of Animal Fair Media and best-selling author Wendy Diamond, has lost her battle with spleen… Full Article ›
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Which Should We Adopt First, a Cat or a Dog?
By Dr. Marty Becker , Apr 18, 2013Q. My fiancé and I want to get a dog and a cat. Is it better to get them at the same time or get one first? As adults or very young? A. There can be no definitive answer to this question.… Full Article ›