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Your pets are a member of your family and they deserve a special section all their own. This is it. Check back often for the latest pet stories, tips, photos, video and other fun facts and interactive activities you and your pets are sure to enjoy.

Pet News & Stories

Prison Pups Serve Those Who Served

Prison Pups Serve Those Who Served

Since 1997 Puppies Behind Bars has run 600 puppies through the program and placed about 350 into working service.

Think Roaming Cats Are Lost? Or Feral?

Think Roaming Cats Are Lost? Or Feral?

When a dog is on the street alone, we assume something's amiss. When we see cats roaming, we often think it's only natural.

Prosthetics Keep Animals Active

Prosthetics Keep Animals Active

Prosthetics that take the place of missing limbs (and run about $800) give extra confidence to three-legged animals - especially vital as they age and the remaining legs become weaker or more painful.

Trainer: Your Cat Can Learn All The Tricks

Trainer: Your Cat Can Learn All The Tricks

Train a cat? Isn't that like training a goldfish? Seeing Popovich perform with his troupe at Planet Hollywood on Las Vegas Boulevard is believing.

'HAPPY Act' Supports Families Who Support Animals

'HAPPY Act' Supports Families Who Support Animals

Pending its passage, up to $3,500 of our pet food and veterinary expenses would effectively be 10% to 30% cheaper than what we currently pay (the discount rate depends on your tax bracket, of course).

Pet Expert: Think Before You Commit To a New Pet

Pet Expert: Think Before You Commit To a New Pet

Acquiring a pet should be life-enriching, but as with any relationship with long-term expectations, a potential pet owner must take stock of what it takes to make a perfect match.

A Neutered Pet is Happy, Safe, Healthy

A Neutered Pet is Happy, Safe, Healthy

With the exception of a few slightly increased risks (for hypothyroidism, bone cancer, obesity), the health effects of neutering are overwhelmingly beneficial.

Pet News & Stories

Q: Is It Dangerous For Dogs to Eat Apples?

A: According to Dr. Mattew Cooper of Pawnation.com, "It is not dangerous for dogs to eat apples. In fact, I give my dogs an apple whenever I eat one and they love it.

Apple seeds, however, contain cyanide, which is toxic to dogs. But do not be alarmed if your dog ingests a few apple seeds or even an entire apple -- your animal would need to ingest a very large amount of seeds for it to be a danger."

Send us your pet questions and we'll do our best to find the answer! E-Mail Pet Question.

 
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Top Tips For Pet Owners

Top Ten Reasons to Adopt An Older Dog

  1. What You See Is What You Get
  2. Easy to Train
  3. Seniors are Super-Loving
  4. They?re Not a 24-7 Job
  5. They Settle in Quickly
  6. Fewer Messes
  7. You Won?t Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
  8. They Enjoy Easy Livin?
  9. Save a Life, Be a Hero
  10. They?re CUTE!

For more information, please visit aspca.org.

Share your photos in our Pet Pals photo gallery

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Check out other great pet photos, or upload photos of your own furry, feathered or scaly friends in our Pet Pals Gallery. CLICK HERE.

 

Ways to Save Money on Pet Care

The cats, dogs, birds and other pets we bring into our homes and hearts become members of the family. Pet care on a budget is possible, and Leah Johnson lets you know what you can do to ensure Fido or Fluffy get the best care at the best price! Full Story

A Place to Post Lost Pets & Animals Found

Lost a pet? Found a dog or cat and trying to find the owner. Use out Lost & Found forum to find your pet or locate the owner of the animal you've found.

Post in the Forum

Top Tips For Pet Owners

CAT DEFINITIONS:

Aquarium: Interactive Television For Cats

Human: Automatic Door Opener For Cats

Yawn: A Cat's Honest Opinion Openly Expressed!

Check Out More Cat Definitions!

 

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Adopt Me, Please

People tend to overlook the black/darker dogs for the lighter colored dogs - they see darker dogs as "just another black dog" rather than as a unique individual. We will waive the adoption fee for some of our long-time dogs if you meet the criteria for adoption. Please consider adopting a darker colored dog today! Learn more about us, click here.

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