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Elderly Woman Finds Dog in Tornado Rubble During Live TV Interview
By Shayna Meliker, May 21, 2013Of all the stories of hope and resilience already emerging from the rubble of the Oklahoma tornado, this is one of our favorites so far. In an interview with CBS News, Barbara Garcia recounted… Full Article ›
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Pet Scoop: Guide Dog Saves Blind Woman From Burglars, Caterpillar Resembles Donald Trump
By Colleen Oakley, May 6, 2013May 6, 2013: We've scoured the Web to find the best and most compelling animal stories, videos and photos. And it's all right here. Full Article ›
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Grossly Unappetizing: Giant African Land Snails Invade South Florida's Backyards
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 8, 2013A fellow veterinarian recently remarked on the unique ecosystem we enjoy down here in South Florida. As a lifelong Northeasterner, she couldn’t seem to fathom the biological extremes our… Full Article ›
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Is Surgery the Only Option for Cruciate Ligament Tears?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Apr 18, 2013The pain of a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is usually obvious — most dogs will dangle their rear limb in the air and put little or no weight on it. But owners feel the pain too.… Full Article ›
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Robert Crais Spotlights the Human-Canine Bond in His New Book, 'Suspect'
By Nicole Pajer, Mar 27, 2013Best-selling author Robert Crais is known for his gripping crime novels such as Taken and the award-winning series that features private detective Elvis Cole and his sidekick, Joe Pike. His… Full Article ›
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New York Aquarium to Partially Reopen After Months of Fund-raising, Renovation
By Lisa Granshaw, Mar 12, 2013After being closed for four months due to extensive damage from Superstorm Sandy, The Wildlife Conservation Society announced that the New York Aquarium would partially reopen later this… Full Article ›
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New Nonsurgical Neutering Option Makes Sterilization Simple
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013As a veteran veterinarian with more than three decades of practice under my belt, it has been a long time since I’ve been anything other than matter-of-fact about any medical procedure. I… Full Article ›
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Antifreeze Manufacturers Write a Bitter End to a Not-So-Sweet Story
By Dr. Nancy Kay, Mar 4, 2013The United States just became a safer place for our pets — or at least it will in time. This past December the Consumer Specialty Products Association and Humane Society Legislative Fund… Full Article ›
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Pet Scoop: Police Shut Down Highway to Save Pup, Sea Turtle Gets Artificial Flippers
By Colleen Oakley, Feb 15, 2013Feb. 13, 2012: We've scoured the Web to find the best and most compelling animal stories, videos and photos. And it's all right here. Tiny Terrier Rescued From Traffic Full Article ›
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Pet Scoop: Abused Dog Saved by Facebook, First-Ever Images of Live Giant Squid Released
By Colleen Oakley, Jan 9, 2013Jan. 9, 2013: We've scoured the Web to find the best and most compelling animal stories, videos and photos. And it's all right here. Full Article ›
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Pet Scoop: Cat Attempts Jail Break, Baby Aardvark Debuts at Nebraska Zoo
By Colleen Oakley, Jan 7, 2013Jan. 7, 2013: We've scoured the Web to find the best and most compelling animal stories, videos and photos. And it's all right here. Full Article ›
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Comfort Dogs Bring Solace to a Grieving Connecticut Town
By Shayna Meliker , Dec 18, 2012In the days since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the small Connecticut town of Newtown has seen a continuous outpouring of compassion — and not just from humans. Nine… Full Article ›