Pets

My wife and I went to the Stevens-Swan Humane Society Friday on a mission. After our cat, Alice, passed away in January we didn't think we would want another cat but time heals all--or at least most--wounds and decided to give a shelter cat a new lease on the good life. It was a hard to choose but, in the end, a beautiful black and white 2 year old girl made it clear she wanted to come home with us. Now the question was "what do we name her?"

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Ready for your "awww moment" of the day? Here is a video of a German Shepard named Ranger fetching a toy, and when Ranger returns with the toy, he sees his soldier back at home. The dog makes these little crying sounds and barks a bit; clearly, Ranger is happy to him

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Going to an animal shelter to pick out a pet can be a tough proposition. You look around and see so many dogs and cats that need a home and the natural inclination is to want to take them all home with you. Put when it comes down to selecting the one, what is it we look for? The ASPCA is releasing a study and the results, as reported in the Wall Street Journal, were interesting.

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When my cat Alice was alive I looked forward to her joining me in bed at night, especially during the cold winter months when she would supply an extra layer of warmth. According to WebMD an overwhelming majority of pet owners allow their pets to share a bed with them. However there are health related downsides to the practice that you might want to consider.

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You may need to grab a tissue. Remember the dog who wouldn't leave the soldier's side who was killed in action?  This dog won't leave the side of another dog hit by a car, despite the heavy traffic.  The golden retriever didn't make it, but the loyal black lab will be up for adoption soon.

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We've all had the experience this dog is experiencing. You're tired, but you can't or don't want to lie down. So, you just do that thing where you start to doze off and you wake back up again, doze off and wake back up again, and on and on. Pretty funny.

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This video is too cute for words.  Watch as a cute puppy has trouble getting out of the pool only to be saved by her mommy.

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It's a hard thing for many pet owners to think about--especially, if your pet is a part of the family: Animal cruelty. Animal cruelty happens all over the world, and it has reared its ugly head in this area, with a recent case of animal neglect in Utica and the highly-publicised case of Apollo--the dog left outside in below-zero weather, just to name a few. The month of April is dedicated to preventing the neglect, abuse and cruelty inflicted on animals. This month is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. And, in recognition of it, experts with The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) have some signs to look for if you believe an animal to be abused.

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How many of you give a big ol' hug to your dog when you see it? I know I do. And, you can't forget about the little doggy kisses, too, right? Why do I mention hugging your dog? Well, according to a new survey by Beneful Baked Delights dog treats, 68 percent of people who took part in the poll said that they hug their dog "more often than certain people in their lives." What exactly does that mean? Well, 30 percent of people who took part in the poll say they "hug their dogs more than their relatives."

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This cat really, really wants some frozen fish sticks. How much does this cat like frozen fish sticks? Apparently, enough to open the freezer door and get the fish sticks himself. I not only find this video to be cute and funny, but also very, very impressive

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If you enjoyed the unsteady camera style of the "Blair Witch Project," you'll love this video. The dog's owner attached a camera to the dog as they climbed Runyon Canyon in Los Angeles, CA. It's pretty interesting

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If you've ever tried to take a cute picture of your dog or your cat, you know it can be a challenge. Not only do they move around a lot, by the time you get the camera, they've moved on to doing other things and are no longer in that cute pose. In my colle