Olympic Games (12)
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8 Super-Slow Animals Who Won't Be Beating Any Olympic Records
By Linda Lombardi, Aug 7, 2012There are hundreds of people in London right now who are trying to prove how fast they can go — and millions of us are watching them on TV. If all this Olympic prowess has left you… Full Article ›
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Ann Romney’s Horse Rafalca Makes Olympic Dressage Debut
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Aug 3, 2012Rafalca, the 15-year-old Oldenburg mare owned in part by Ann Romney stepped onto the Olympic stage in London today for the first round of her much anticipated dressage competition. With veteran… Full Article ›
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Stephen Colbert Takes Dressage Lessons With a Former Olympian
By Laura Cross, Aug 1, 2012The Olympic equestrian sport of dressage is often dismissed as an elitist pastime that tends to attract such high society folks as Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter, Zara Phillips. But ever… Full Article ›
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Pet Scoop: D.C. Zoo Will Name Cheetah Cubs After Olympians, Shelter Pets Hit Capitol Hill
Jul 25, 2012July 25, 2012: 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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8 Legendary (and Adorable!) Olympic Games Animal Mascots
By Colleen Oakley, Jul 30, 2012Mascots. They make an appearance at every American sporting event to infuse the crowd with team spirit and pride. So it only makes sense that the world’s largest sporting event — the… Full Article ›
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The Equestrian Stars to Watch at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London
By Yvonne Claire Stecher , Jul 27, 2012For most Olympic athletes, the proverbial "carrot" at the end of the stick for all their years of training has been an Olympic medal. But for a group of about a dozen glossy-skinned,… Full Article ›
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What It's Like to Be an Olympic Games Vet
By Colleen Oakley, Jul 31, 2012As head veterinarian for the U.S. equestrian eventing team competing at the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games, this isn’t Dr. Brendan Furlong’s first rodeo — or Olympics, for that… Full Article ›
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8 Animals Who Could Beat Summer Olympics Record Holders
By Linda Lombardi, Jul 26, 2012The London 2012 Summer Olympic Games start this Friday — when some of the top athletes from around the world will go head to head for the coveted gold medal. At Vetstreet, we know that… Full Article ›
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10 Things We Bet You Didn't Know About the Olympic Sport of Dressage
By Nora Zelevansky, Jul 26, 2012For most people, the mention of Mitt Romney and four-legged friends will likely conjure images of Seamus, the Irish Setter whom the candidate once strapped to the roof of his station wagon… Full Article ›
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Pet Scoop: D.C. Howler Monkey Needs a Name, Ann Romney’s Horse Heads for the Olympics
Jul 25, 2012June 19, 2012: 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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Olympic Opening Ceremonies to Star Live Animals
By Shayna Meliker, Jul 26, 2012Danny Boyle's plan for the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games is turning into a real zoo. The Slumdog Millionaire director, who's been tasked with directing the 3-hour… Full Article ›
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Pet Scoop: Horse Who Survived Fire Tries for Olympics, Pet Food Recall Expanded Again
Jul 25, 2012May 9, 2012: 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 ›