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A pet cat got lost in Yellowstone. Somehow, it wandered nearly 1,000 miles back home | CNN

A cat who got lost in Yellowstone National Park somehow traveled more than 900 miles to return home after two months, with help from the pet’s microchip, an animal welfare organization said.

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Golden Retriever saves dog from coyote attack on Sullivan’s Island

A two-year-old Golden Retriever saved the life of a smaller poodle from a coyote attack on Sullivan’s Island, earning the nickname “Kona the Coyote Catcher.”

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Dog missing for 9 years finally returns home: 'A miracle'

Wandering on a windy, cold Las Vegas street, 2-year-old chihuahua mix Gizmo whimpered for his family while hunting for a way back home. Fortunately, after nine years, his loved ones never gave up hope.

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USPS carrier saves friendly dog from venomous snake bite

‘Anybody in my industry would have done the same thing,’ USPS carrier says.

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Dog that carried stuffed animal around gets real-life puppy pal

A golden retriever named Molson carries his stuffed dog with him everywhere he goes — but his humans recently decided to surprise him with a real puppy, so he never feels alone. TODAY’s Hoda Kotb shares the Morning Boost.

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Is Borax Toxic to Dogs and Cats?

This popular cleaning ingredient is a great example of why "natural" doesn't necessarily mean "safe."

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What are possums good for? Here's why you may actually want them in your yard

If you've ever wondered, "What are possums good for?" ... well, you're not the only one. These strange-looking creatures don't have the best reputation. In fact, they're known for being pretty vicious...

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15 Toxic Human Foods You Should Never Feed Your Cat

It's understandable wanting to share a snack with your cat—but before you do, it's important to know what foods are toxic for cats, since many popular human foods are poisonous to our feline friends.

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North Carolina Woman Dives Into Freezing River With 'Turbulent Current' to Save Drowning Mini Poodle

She and another woman had watched the pup fall into the river, but didn't think he would survive until animal rescue arrived.

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10 Friendly Cat Breeds that Make Perfect Pets

These friendly cats love to be by your side. From Siamese cats to Ragamuffins, check out the top friendliest cat breeds that make wonderful pets for families and people with dogs.

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Why Do Cats Like Boxes? | Daily Paws

Live with a cat and you discover the joy of watching them climb into boxes of all shapes and sizes. We examine the reasons why your cat loves boxes so much.

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How to Pick Up and Hold a Cat the Right Way | Daily Paws

If you're a new cat owner and you're not quite sure if and how your cat likes to be held, we've got the answers you're looking for. These tips can help you learn how to hold a cat the right way without causing injury or stress.

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Cat Licking You? Here's What It Means

Sometimes they want to keep you clean. Other times you're just too much of a snack.

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Hearing Birds Sing Helps Our Mental Health, New Study Finds

The sight and sound of birds is beneficial to human mental health, a new study found. The non-invasive study— which didn't remove wild birds from their natural environments and did not harm them, but rather relied on feedback from humans who listen

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Dog goes viral after TikTok video shows it's overlooked at NY adoption event

Bob Parr, a 3-year-old white terrier, touched the hearts of millions after a now-viral TikTok video showed him being passed up at an dog adoption event in Brooklyn, New York.

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Outrageous and Cruel Animal Tests Wasting Millions of Taxpayer Dollars, New Report Shows

U.S. government grants are financing cruel animal experiments that have little or no scientific merit, according to a report by a nonprofit organization that monitors federal spending. Illinois-based American Transparency tracked dozens of government fund

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Missing Dog Comes Back Home with Not Just One But Two New Friends with Him

It’s easy for dogs to make friends especially when they go on an adventure. A dog even enjoyed an adventure way too much that he went missing then came back with new friends. Surprisingly for Bo, it was a dog and a goat he befriended along the way.

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Three Aging Elephants To Move From Zoo to Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

Three African elephants will soon be moved from a zoo to an elephant sanctuary in Tennessee, where they’ll be able to live out the rest of their lives in peace and among others of their own kind, Knox News reported. Tonka, Jana, and Edie – whose ages

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Louisiana Becomes Ninth State To Ban Cosmetics Cruelly Tested on Animals

Louisiana has become the ninth state to ban cosmetics cruelly tested on animals, with broad bipartisan support for this critical progress for animal welfare. Act 712, signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards in June, prohibits within the state the sale of cosmetic

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Rescue dog Kratu made the world laugh with his agility runs

Adopting Kratu proved life-changing for U.K. resident Tess Eagle Swan by helping her contend with a painful past, anxiety and autism.

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New York Trooper Rescues Golden Retriever By Crawling 15 Feet Into Drainage Pipe | Daily Paws

Lilah, the 13-year-old golden retriever, had been missing for two days by the time she was located, stuck inside a pipe in a drainage culvert. A New York State trooper shimmied 15 feed into the pipe to pull the tired, wet dog to safety.

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German Shepherd Treads Water for 11 Hours to Rescue Owner | PEOPLE.com

Heidi the German shepherd was named honorary police dog for the day by officers in Moreton Bay, Australia

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Help save the Pangolin

What’s scaly from tip to tail and can curl into a ball? Pangolins! These solitary, primarily nocturnal animals, are easily recognized by their full armor of scales. A startled pangolin will cover its head with its front legs, exposing its scales to

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World's 'oldest dog' Maggie dies peacefully, sleeping in her basket

Maggie the Kelpie, believed to be the world's oldest dog, passed away while asleep in her basket Sunday night.

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Firefighters Rescue Baby Bear from Wildfire, Name It 'Smokey Junior'

That's exactly what happened in Central Florida Thursday evening, when firefighters rescued the baby bear. Fire crews from Lake County -- located in Central Florida near Orlando -- were battling a brush fire that had burned through more than 250 acre

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Puppy can't help but smile after being rescued from burning apartment

On March 11, Maryland firefighters responded to a call and successfully rescued a puppy from a fire.

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Japan's cat island finds purr-fect solution to food crisis

An army of cats ruling a remote Japanese island are licking their whiskers after a plea for food aid triggered a flood of donations from across the country. More than 140 cats occupy the tiny island of Aoshima in southern Japan -- outnumbering humans by e

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6 Dangerous Thanksgiving Foods for Pets

Learn about six Thanksgiving dishes that are dangerous for your pets from veterinarian Dr. Eva Evans, for Pets Best pet health insurance.

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For National Dog Day, Meet a Hero Dog From 1928

'Max barked until a policeman came to revive Gilbert Kirkwood'

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Photos show first wild California wolf pack in nearly a century

By Sharon Bernstein SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - California's first gray wolf pack since wild wolves disappeared from the state nearly a century ago was spotted in the woods in the northern part of the state, wildlife officials said on Thursday. Th

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George the cat stands on 2 legs and judges you, like a real human

Meet George, the cat who prefers to stand on two legs — and has better posture than most humans.

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National Puppy Day Raises Awareness About Orphaned Pups

Dog lovers, give your furry friend an extra hug and treat today. Monday is National Puppy Day.

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Starving Sea Lions Washing Ashore by the Hundreds in California - NYTimes.com

Animal rescuers are reporting five times more sea lion rescues than normal. Experts suspect unusually warm waters are driving mothers away to look for food, leaving pups to swim from home.

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175-Pound Pit Bull Hulk Shatters Misconceptions About the Breed - ABC News

This dog just may be the world's largest Pit Bull. Only 18-months-old, Hulk weighs a hefty 175 pounds. He's also best friends with a 3-year-old boy.

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Owl Dance-Off

Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz captures a curious pair of burrowing owls. Shot 100% on the HERO3+® camera from ‪http://GoPro.com. Get stoked and subscrib...

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22 Photos That Prove Why Babies Need Pets... Number 17 Especially

A child’s development can often be accelerated by daily interactions with the family pet. Their young minds grow a great deal through their social and emotional bonds. Instead of providing scientific facts to backup this theory, here are 22 photos that

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Cat Explains The Superbowl In This Hilarious ‘Dear Kitten’ Video!

In the latest hilarious installment of 'Dear Kitten', Cat explains the weird rituals humans have during

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25 of The Cutest Parenting Moments In The Animal Kingdom

Here are 25 photos documenting the cutest parenting moments found in the animal kingdom.

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Hero monkey revives electrocuted friend

The world has been in need of a superhero monkey, and we may have just found him. A simian in India is being hailed a hero following a harrowing incident at a train station in Kanpur on Dec. 21.

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Pygmy Marmoset Loves Her Toothbrush More Than Anything

Ninita the pygmy marmoset knows how to appreciate the simple things in life. Like her toothbrush, for instance, and ... actually, that's about it -- she really loves her toothbrush. Ninita was born deaf and rescued by the Rare Species Conserva...

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Baby Elephant Airlifted for Medical Care with Two Animal Friends as Company

YouTube LinkThis sweet baby elephant named Wass fell down a man-made well in a Kenyan river bed and needed medical care. Representatives from The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust airlifted the little calf to sa

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Thankful dog reacts to rescuer. This made me cry, and that never happens!

There’s something special about those who put themselves in harms way to save a dog, or any animal for that matter. Watch what happens at 1:34. The dog is so thankful!

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Elephants Dance and Sway to Violin Music

Eleanor Bartsch was performing with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, during which she played Bach’s Concerto in D Minor. During the performance, she noticed two elephants outside a tent at the back of the Circus World Museum, who seemed to be reacting t

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This Is What Happened When A Pit Bull Adopted A Baby Bunny On Easter

On an Easter Sunday a few years ago, a pit bull named Sharky fell for a baby cottontail rabbit. The two unlikely friends are the stars of a video so cute it'll make you swoon. YouTuber TexasGirly1979, who was there to capture a precious bonding ...

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Pit Bull Carries Chihuahua to Safety

From the blog Pets: Jonie, a white Lab- Pit Bull mix, was found in a Georgia neighborhood earlier this month carrying an appreciative Chihuahua in her mouth. The pair - named for teenage lovebirds Joanie and Chachi of "Happy Days" fame - were pi

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Trapped Kittens Discovered In Apartment Wall. An Adorable Rescue Mission.

An apartment tenant heard kitten cries coming from within her walls and immediately sought to save them. This is an adorable rescue mission.

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NJ Woman Reunited With Small Dog Stolen During Date

A New Jersey woman has been reunited with her small dog and flat-screen television that allegedly were stolen during her first date with a man she met online. The Daily Record of Parsippany reports the...

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    A Veterinarian’s Top 7 Tips for Saving Money on Pet Care

    But beware: If there is an approved veterinary equivalent, your veterinarian may be required to write you a prescription for that instead.

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      If It Fits, I Sits: These 21 Cats Prove That No Space Is Too Tight

      Cats never fail to amaze us with their determination to fit into tight spaces, but the cats in these photos are the best of their best. Although it might look like some of them might not fit – where there's a will, there's a way. We may never be 100% su

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        How to Leash Train a Puppy | The Daily Puppy

        Next to potty training, leash training is one of the most important things to do for your puppy during those crucial first weeks after you get him. It's easiest to teach your pup to behave well and not to pull if you reinforce this idea from the onset.

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          CAT Super Skateboarding Adventure! Go Didga! (ORIGINAL)

          World's BEST Skateboarding CAT! Go Didga! The Action starts when Ollie, a skateboard, takes his friend Didga, a CAT, for a ride around a beautiful beach town...