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Pet microchip company Save This Life closes unexpectedly
Texas-based pet microchip company Save This Life abruptly closed this week, causing concern among veterinary practitioners and pet owners.
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Meet Monty, the giant schnauzer who just won Best in Show
Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night.
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Owners plead for dog's safe return after he disappears during Brooklyn park attack
UPDATE 2/12: The owner of Presley said the dog was returned to him, healthy and safe. He did not provide any additional details. A man was brutally attacked while walking his dog in a Brooklyn park on Sunday night. To make matters worse, his dog disappeared during the melee — leaving the owners completely devastated. Everything from accompanying them on…
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Dog disappears during attack in Brooklyn park
A man was brutally attacked while walking his dog in a Brooklyn park on Sunday night. To make matters worse, his dog disappeared during the melee — leaving the owners completely devastated.
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Golden retrievers flood Colorado streets at ‘Goldens in Golden' event
The annual celebration attracts thousands of visitors to honor National Golden Retriever Day.
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Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club
The Westminster Kennel Club dog show is back for a 149th year. It starts Saturday at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
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Pug life: South African woman has big heart for ‘clowns of the dog world'
Pugs, with their characteristic short muzzles that give rise to breathing problems and other health issues like eye and ear infections, often come with vet bills their owners can’t afford.
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Do dogs need coats? How to protect pets from the cold, according to a vet
Here are hazards that pet owners should watch out for in winter weather, from antifreeze poisoning to frozen bodies of water, according to veterinary medicine expert Dr. Steven Marks.
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FDA recommends pet food companies revisit safety plans amid bird flu outbreak
As a growing number of cats have gotten sick or died after consuming raw pet food or raw milk contaminated with the H5N1 virus, health officials have advised pet food companies to take extra precautions to protect against bird flu.
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Newark police search for alleged dognapper caught on camera
Authorities in Newark are searching for whom they say is a pet thief who snatched a dog from a front yard Saturday. The incident took place Saturday at around 3:30 p.m. It was at that time when the alleged victim let her black-and-white, shaggy coat Shih Tzu poodle mix out in the front yard of her home on Norfolk Street,…
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Keeping your pets safe during extreme winter weather: What to know
The third winter storm in roughly a week is set to hit the tri-state area Friday — all before ushering in the coldest air the region has seen in nearly a year. As extreme winter weather and low temperatures threaten much of the country in the upcoming days, it is important to make sure family, friends and neighbors are safe….
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Mittens the cat becomes a frequent flyer after she is mistakenly left on a plane
A Maine coon cat named Mittens accidentally flew three times between New Zealand and Australia this month after her cage was mistakenly left in the plane’s cargo hold.
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Meet the Danish-Swedish farmdog, the newest breed in the American Kennel Club's lineup
Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club’s lineup of recognized breeds. The Danish-Swedish farmdog joined the pack Thursday.
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After cat dies from bird flu infection, experts caution against raw pet food
Experts and some public officials are warning against raw pet foods after a cat in Oregon was found to have died from a product contaminated by bird flu.
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Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them
The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets.
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Looming New York pet shop ban on dog, cat and rabbit sales
The new law is meant to stop puppy mills. Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Officer kills Massachusetts dog mistaken for coyote: ‘We truly feel bad'
Kirk Rumford’s beloved husky Odin was killed by a Northbridge animal control officer investigating a report of a coyote in the area.
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Paid sick time for pets? A New York City Council bill could soon allow it
A new bill making its way through New York City Council would take away at least one major stress for pet owners living in the city. The just-introduced legislation would allow people to use their own paid sick time to take of their pets when necessary.
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Paid sick time for pets? A new NYC council bill could soon allow it
A proposed city council bill could allow employees to use paid sick time to take care of pets, a measure supporters argue will help pet ownership easier and ease the mental health crisis. New Yorkers have mixed feelings about the new policy proposal. NBC New York’s Gus Rosendale reports.