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Springtime and abandoned kittens
I was at a charity dog walk this weekend at Rochester Institute of Technology and...
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Kitty endures a cycle in the washing machine and lives to meow about it
They say cats have nine lives. If it's really true, Natasha the kitty used one...
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Vote for the most unusual pet insurance claim in the 2012 VPI Hambone Awards
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Summer Top 10 Reading List – dogs, dogs and a little mystery
As summer nears, we bloggers here at Patheos have been asked to share our summer...
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Pet foods recalled due to Salmonella outbreak at Diamond Pet Foods
It's been a busy day here at The Funny Farm as I've been trying to...
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March 23, 2012
Hollywood plays host to the 26th Annual Genesis Awards, Saturday March 24, 2012 (Updated with winners)
Tomorrow night, the Humane Society of the United States and Hollywood will honor the major news and entertainment...
March 15, 2012
Man ticketed after taking cat for a jog, then tethering it to a rock
Video: Cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy explains how to read a cat's body language I've venture...
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February 22, 2012
Cat and dolphins playing (video)
This video is "an oldie but goodie," as my cat-crazy friend Beth Adams Pitoniak said when someone...
February 15, 2012
State police raid Wyoming County, NY SPCA following charges of animal abuse
Just a week ago we were talking about animal cruelty and puppy mills, and in...
February 07, 2012
American dogs and cats obese; owners don’t see the problem in front of their eyes
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) has released the results of their fifth annual veterinary survey,...
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January 04, 2012
Most popular – and wacky – pet names for 2011
Bella, Bailey, Max or Charlie - chances are if you have a cat, dog or bird,...
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December 30, 2011
Friday food for thought quote: stray cats … or not?
Not to discount the work of cat rescuers who rescue and care for stray cats....
December 30, 2011
New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #5 – Learn something new about animals
To say that I read a lot would be an understatement; I try to average...
December 28, 2011
New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #3 – Be a better pet owner
As we continue to talk about ways we can make 2012 a better year for...
December 20, 2011
5 reasons not to give a pet as a Christmas gift (and one idea how to do it, if you insist)
There's nothing cuter than the image of a fluffy little puppy under the Christmas tree, big...
December 16, 2011
Unlikely friends: The owl and the pussycat (video)
Oh, that we could learn to get along with each other the way Fum and...
December 12, 2011
Relax with a little “cat yoga” (videos)
Holiday season got you a little tense? Relax with a little cat yoga! Breathe in...
December 05, 2011
Monday morning cute animal video: cat massages dog
It's Monday! Back to work. Why not start the week with a nice, soothing cat...
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November 17, 2011
Nowzad Dogs Reunites Servicemen and Women with the Dogs they Befriended while Deployed Over Seas
Imagine for a moment befriending a dog during your most stressful and lonely time, away...
November 16, 2011
“Rise and Shine” with these happy shelter animals (video)
Yay! It's Wednesday! You've almost made it through the week! Why not take some time this weekend...
November 14, 2011
Featured rescue animal in need of a home: Gibbs, the FeLV positive kitty
Back in October, my friend Beth, a cat lover of the highest order, told me...
November 14, 2011
Monday morning cute animal video: Abyssinian kittens!
Start your week out with a smile, with these too cute kitties! Have a great...
November 13, 2011
Streams of contentment and lessons learned from animals
In the classic song, “Thank God I’m A Country Boy,” John Denver sang, “Life on...
November 13, 2011
Cat stuck on cactus for three days; when you’re in a jam, sometimes you just have to jump
A kitty in a desert area northeast of Phoenix, AZ recently spent three days atop...
November 10, 2011
Featured shelter pet: Mack, the FIV positive black cat
In honor of National Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week, here's another super pet looking for...
November 08, 2011
Featured Shelter Pet: Meet Tycoon the Maine Coon
In honor of National Shelter (and Rescue) Appreciation Week, meet Tycoon! He's a Maine Coon...
November 05, 2011
Sleeping dog and playful kittens (video)
This is Murkin, who plays with, lives with and peacefully tolerates some adorable foster kittens....
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