Therapy kangaroo can stay with owner, city rules

by nathangibbs

A depressed woman can keep a partially paralyzed kangaroo at her home in a northeast Oklahoma city, officials have agreed, just weeks after she was warned that the therapy pet might be run out of town.

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Therapy kangaroo can stay with owner, city rules

Volunteers still find lost pets in tornado ruins

by David C. Foster

More than two weeks after twisters shattered the South, teams from the Humane Society of the United States are still rounding up stray animals and pets in the most heavily damaged areas.

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Volunteers still find lost pets in tornado ruins

So long, litter box: These cats are potty-trained!

by joeldinda

Barbara Ogburn was waiting for guests to arrive for a dinner party when her Siamese cat Toby went to use his litter box.

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So long, litter box: These cats are potty-trained!

Hilary Duff Dishes On Introducing Dogs To Baby Luca, Reveals Plans For More Children

by allert

Hilary Duff gave birth to her first child – son Luca – in March, and the new mom is treasuring every minute of motherhood. So, is the 25-year-old actress planning on giving little Luca a baby brother or sister any time soon?

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Hilary Duff Dishes On Introducing Dogs To Baby Luca, Reveals Plans For More Children

Doctors: Blood clot located in Clinton's head

Doctors: Blood clot located in Clinton's head
They say she will be released once the medication dose has been established. In their update, the doctors say the 65-year-old secretary of state is … Did you catch that incredible sunset? Have a photo for your adorable child or pet? Snap a picture of …
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N.J. brothers' passion is to pamper pets; franchise planned in Madison
Clients can bring food and medication from home. Personal, one-on-one, private play time is available for $ 8 for a 15-minute session. … After 13 years of walking and planning, the brothers' passions for man's best friend and hard work are culminating …
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Partnership Helps Transform Loss of a Pet into Help for Shelter Cats
Through a recently-developed business partnership, pet owners who have had to say goodbye to their beloved cat can now donate food, bedding, medication, or other items to Caring for Cats shelter in memory of their pet. Direct monetary donations may …
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Some cool images:

Omnivores


Image by Tobyotter
Jimmy Dean, Link and Frank love just out anything I eat. They are nuts about vegetables – especially cauliflower.

(The stripe on Jimmy Dean’s back is his monthly flea medication – it put it on him and then he rolled in the grass and got dirt stuck on it.)

Happy Tails: Wilbur


Image by LollypopFarm
I’ve been a dog walker volunteer for the last few years, but right now I’m currently on a little respite due to some health issues. I hope to be back in the spring. Over the past few years there have been many dogs that I have loved to have brought home, but I guess there was a reason I waited for my boy Wilbur. When he came in he didn’t look too good; he was anemic, skinny, and the owners said that he played too rough with their kids, which was the reason he was surrendered.

Within two weeks of adopting him, I think I discovered the reason they left him behind, and that reason was that Wilbur suffered from seizure disorder, and pretty bad ones. That first time experiencing that was pretty traumatic for me, but I never looked back, and I know now there was a reason I waited so long to adopt. Now with medication twice a day, Wilbur is happy and healthy with my other dog Kayla and two cats Grayson and Whalen. He has made himself right at home. We are so blessed to have him with our family and part of the pack! Thanks Lollypop for caring for Wilbur until he came to our forever home.

Patty T. and family

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101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog

101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog

101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps. The step-by-step approach, difficulty rating, and prerequisites, allow readers to start training immediately. Tips and trouble-shooting boxes cover common problems, while “build-on” ideas suggest more complicated tricks which build on each new skill. No special tools (such as clickers) or knowledge of specific training methods are required. Trick training is

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Pet abuse registry may also protect children

by J.G. in S.F.

A New York county is launching a registry for animal abusers which could also help to identify potential violence against women and children.
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Pet abuse registry may also protect children