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Life in dog years: More pets living longer Some dogs and cats reaching 15 years or more, veterinarians say |
Putty in their paws: Why we do what cats want A pair of studies shows cats cleverly manipulate us to get what they need |
No-kill shelter nation? Maybe in 5 years Adoptions rise as cities, shelters form partnerships to reduce euthanasia |
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Cats are trainable — and that’s not a punchline Training cats isn’t just for professionals — human or feline. The Michigan Humane Society has a Pawsitive Start program that uses volunteers to train cats in their shelter in useful and fun behaviors like the high-five and walking into a carrier. |
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Dog back in Calif. after 1,400-mile trek Kobe the terrier is back with his family after a 1,400-mile trip. The small white pooch vanished from his Bellflower home last month and was found by a stranger in Denton, Texas. A microchip implanted in his neck contained his owner's information. |
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