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'Rescued' in Oregon, bear cub finds new home in Wisconsin
Bow To Wow: Five adorable mutts for Memorial Day
Good news! Abandoned ‘Suitcase 6’ puppies find loving homes
Wanted: A groom for dying celebrity pooch
Help, my dog is afraid of her own food dish!
As boomers age, will their pets become peeves?
Man spends $60,000 in custody fight for Knuckles the dog
Pup Lupo steals the spotlight at royal polo match
Help, my black lab gets carsick
Prepare your pet for disaster with a stylish emergency pack
We want to see your wet pets!
Ant antics! Insects show off amazing strength, teamwork
Sad mews: Meow the 39-pound cat dies
Cats and dogs can live together — with some help
Where is Animal Kingdom? What 5 Derby winners do now
Dog won't listen? Natalie’s trainer answers your questions!
Shear madness: Hairstyle dos and don'ts for alpacas
Inseparable doggie duo: Blind golden retriever and nervous mutt bond
Bret Michaels' new pet project: Rockin' pet accessories
Prada the pit bull is released from death row
Dog returned to shelter after reunion with owner
Labrador pup and cheetah cub celebrate a year of friendship
Old man Doug: An ode to a 17-year-old dog
Bow to Wow spotlights dogs and cats looking for purrfect homes
'Chimpanzee' highlights human side of our closest relatives in the wild
'Real Housewives' star Alex McCord grieves the loss of her cat
Prada the pit bull gets a death row reprieve
DogTV channel set to expand to more four-legged viewers
Dog who stood by dead pal reunited with owners
Meet the world’s tallest dog
These cute black cats say, 'Happy Friday the 13th!'
So close! Photographer engages hyenas, lion cubs, elephants
German runaway Yvonne the cow nets moo-vie deal
Public enemy to man’s best friend: Dog gets second chance
Momma bear and her three cubs take a stroll
Modern family: Hen hatches ducklings instead of chicks
Spring at the farm: Rescued animals have fun in the sun
  Reporter reunites puppy with tornado survivor
Plump pets square off in new weight-loss competition
Want a pet with spunk and character? Bunnies have it all!
NYT: Is dyeing newborn chicks for Easter unethical?
Meet Fiona, the blind dog whose video has gone viral
Barely alive at birth, rescue pup may be world’s smallest
Furry fashion: Top designers create pet couture - for charity
In Wisconsin town, more than 2 dogs is too many
Sea turtle released after swallowing 4-inch fishing hook
Pets do like music, but prefer their own picks
Denied! Toto breed won’t become Kansas’ state dog
Bow-ouch! Mascot Jack the bulldog sidelined with leg injury
Meet Maddie, the chilled-out balancing dog
Harper the puppy is doing great — and doing lots of good
Facebook community rallies to find dog lost during storm
When animals age: Poignant photo portraits captured
  Eye contact: Mesmerizing images of elderly animals
Art goes to the dogs: Painting sells for $212,500
Dog food slow cooker? Wildest pet products of 2012
Dog survives 53 days in wild, reunited with owner
Santorum stands in for Romney dog on mag cover
‘Wildlife Heroes’: Spreading the word about conservation
Divorcees fight like cats and dogs over their pets
Which breed is America’s top dog this year?
World's most famous hawk loses another mate
Cat named Pudding rescues owner hours after adoption
No more doggie wheelchairs? New drug offers hope
Bulldog adopts 6 wild boar piglets
Crowd-favorite Pekingese takes best in show
Where is Uno? What 5 Westminster winners do now
Pet owners' hearts may cope better with change
Max, Molly, Bella, and...Bear? Top pet names of 2011
Punxsutawney Phil and 7 other animals who predict future
The origins of 13 enduring superstitions
Kansas bill would make Toto breed official state dog
7 years, 579 dogs: One photographer's labor of leashes
Special bond of a rescue dog and dying boy
They want to be buried in a pet cemetery
Cyrano the 20-pound cat gets cool new knee
Wounded soldier reunites with his war puppy, Smoke
Old toy poodle Chichi dies at 24 — or maybe 26
Westminster introduces 6 new breeds to competition
Thanks to hero dog, domestic violence shelter allows pets
Woman, laid off 3 years ago, pays 50K to have dog cloned
Fat cat is adopted, and ordered to GAIN weight
Firefighter revives tiny Chihuahua using oxygen mask meant for babies
Abandoned pit bull's best pal is a Chihuahua
Woman sues to prove dogs are 'living souls,' not property
Florida man reunites with lost kitty in Colorado
Despite pit bull ban, man reunited with service dog
Zookeeper: Polar bear cub will fare better than Knut
Famed cathedral's dog becomes nativity star
Meet Oskar: Blind kitten now a YouTube star
Me-OUT! Famed hotel cat evicted from lobby
Good buddies: Truckers transport rescued animals to safety
To snag homes, shelter pets get glam makeovers
Firefighter revives dog, mouth to snout
Deformed puppy, rescued from trash, learns to walk
From Colo. to NYC: Cat reunited with owners
Hope on wheels: Disabled dogs inspire rehab patients
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When a young chimp is orphaned, an unexpected adoption changes his life.
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Photos of the floppiest and fluffiest bunnies we could find.
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  Incredible miniature nature scenes
Bugs, geckos and more in one photographer's real-life wonderland.
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Photographers around the country are doing glamour shoots with shelter pets.
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These happy animals are sure to put a smile on your face.
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Check out these photos of owners with their pets from the creators of "Awkward Family Photos."
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Remarkable photographs capture bottlenose dolphins leaping through the waves.
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  Presidents’ pets
Harry Truman said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” Plenty of presidents did, and other pets besides.
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