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Miracle Cat Lost in Fire Returns

Emily Brunner and her partner, Kory Stuemke, had a rough start to the New Year -- their condominium in Chapel Hill burnt to the ground. But even worse, one of their three beloved kitties went missing …

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Dangers of Invisible Fences for Dogs

My sister recently adopted a five year old mixed breed large dog. Stella is her first dog since childhood and she is turning into a wonderful family dog, even though the shelter told her that she had …

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Is It Okay for Dogs to Die on Duty?

We give good dog news along with the bad and the ugly, but it can be really upsetting to read a story like this one that ran last week in the New York Times. The story described the death of Ape, a do…

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What Should You Do if You Find a Baby Bird?

Spring has sprung, and for birds, that means one thing -- it's baby season! The babies of most species of wild birds will hatch in the coming months, and these adorable critters will be on t…

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Mystery Meat on Menu: Could it be Cat or Dog?

In the aftermath of the European horsemeat scandal, a private investigation was launched in London that randomly tested the DNA of menu items being served as take-out across the city. But instead of f…

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Top 12 Dog Training Tips

Contrary to what you may have heard, you absolutely can teach an old dog new tricks. Training is an excellent way to bond with your furry friend, and encourages overall better behavior. From new puppi…

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Iditarod Dog Found Dead in the Snow

Earlier this week, in a moving story about how a lost Iditarod sled dog found her way back home a week after somehow escaping from the race, we briefly discussed the dangers of the Iditarod. Accordin…

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Senior Cat Care

While cats aren’t going to need Botox or face-lifts as they grow older, they will need you to keep caring for them the way you have been -- with love and devotion. Caring for a senior cat …

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Which Pets Improve Children’s Health?

To my surprise, studies of the effects of pets on human health and well-being have actually produced a mishmash of conflicting results. For example, some studies show pets lower your blood pressure—in…

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How to Pick the Right Vet

Whether you’re a first-time pet guardian, moving to a new city, or just unhappy with your current vet, there’s no doubt that finding the right doctor for your animal companion is important. Just as yo…

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