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Inside the luxury world of dog wellness -- as experienced by one very lucky golden retriever

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LOS ANGELES — The Jaguar Supersport, '65 Ford Thunderbird and '73 Alfa Romeo are taken by other clients today, so Dug — an 8-year-old golden retriever — is being chauffeured to the Sunset Strip in a presidential Cadillac stretch limo for his spa treatments. He's headed to Collar & Comb in West Hollywood, where he'll be getting a blueberry ...Read more

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Inside the luxury world of dog wellness -- as experienced by one very lucky golden retriever

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LOS ANGELES — The Jaguar Supersport, '65 Ford Thunderbird and '73 Alfa Romeo are taken by other clients today, so Dug — an 8-year-old golden retriever — is being chauffeured to the Sunset Strip in a presidential Cadillac stretch limo for his spa treatments. He's headed to Collar & Comb in West Hollywood, where he'll be getting a blueberry ...Read more

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The most extravagant things LA people do for their dogs

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LOS ANGELES -- Pet parent. Fur baby. Doggy daycare.

Since the mid-2010s, these monikers have adorned myriad T-shirts and tote bags — like quotes from a classic sitcom. But in modern L.A., they're no joke.

In Beverly Hills, retirees push their toy poodles in strollers. In Eagle Rock, millennials dine with their lapdogs. When these dog owners ...Read more

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The most extravagant things LA people do for their dogs

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LOS ANGELES -- Pet parent. Fur baby. Doggy daycare.

Since the mid-2010s, these monikers have adorned myriad T-shirts and tote bags — like quotes from a classic sitcom. But in modern L.A., they're no joke.

In Beverly Hills, retirees push their toy poodles in strollers. In Eagle Rock, millennials dine with their lapdogs. When these dog owners ...Read more

Pet-Friendly Indoor Garden: A Safe and Green Haven for Your Pets

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Creating an indoor garden is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of nature into your home. However, for pet owners, it's crucial to ensure that the plants you choose are safe for your furry companions. Many common household plants can be toxic to pets if ingested, leading to harmful consequences. To strike the perfect balance between greenery...Read more

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Animal Care Centers of NYC suspends intake as number of shelter pets hits bursting point

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NEW YORK — For the first time in Animal Care Centers of NYC’s history, the organization will have to turn away sheltering animals as it has reached full capacity at all of its sites and can’t take in any more pets, ACC said Saturday.

Although it will be suspending general intake, ACC will remain open for adoptions, plus drop-off of ...Read more

Colorado's Copper Creek wolf pack -- with new pups in tow -- is under scrutiny again after cattle killings

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DENVER — Colorado’s first wolf pack since the species’ reintroduction in 2023 is once again under intense scrutiny after a series of cattle depredations in the Roaring Fork Valley.

Cattle killings in Pitkin County this summer have spurred calls in recent weeks to remove the entire Copper Creek pack — comprising two adults, three ...Read more

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Some people are giving up their pets as costs rise

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MINNEAPOLIS -- Julie Koch has seen 31 dogs come and go from her Minneapolis home over the last four years. She’s a foster for Ruff Start Rescue, which cares for animals across Minnesota.

Right now, she’s caring for a lovable 6-year-old white German Shepherd named Stone. He came to her from Texas in 2021 and was adopted in 2022. But in ...Read more

Krypto's legacy is everyone's super dog

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Few characters in the Superman mythos carry as much emotional resonance as Krypto the Superdog. Introduced in the Silver Age of comics, Krypto has been everything from a whimsical sidekick to a deeply symbolic anchor of Superman's heritage. As a superpowered canine from Krypton, Krypto’s story has consistently paralleled the Last Son of ...Read more

Aging Gracefully: Caring for Your Senior Cat

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By the time a cat reaches 10 years of age, many owners begin to notice subtle changes. Slower movements, longer naps, and a certain contemplative look in the eyes all signal the passage from adulthood into the feline golden years. As more cats live well into their teens and even twenties thanks to advances in veterinary care and improved ...Read more

The Secret Lives of Indoor Cats: What Are They Really Up To?

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By day, they’re sleeping on sun-drenched windowsills. By night, they’re tearing through hallways as if possessed. The average indoor cat may appear to lead a life of indolent luxury, but behind that stoic expression and rhythmic purring lies a surprisingly complex set of behaviors. Whether you live with a curious kitten or a senior feline ...Read more

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How to Take in a Feral Cat

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Taking in a feral cat can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it requires patience, preparation and a clear understanding of the difference between feral, stray and domesticated cats. While stray cats may have once had human contact and can readjust to indoor life more quickly, feral cats are typically born and raised outdoors with little or ...Read more

The Working Cat: Real Stories of Felines on Farms, in Warehouses, and Even Offices

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Mouse patrol with whiskers and claws

Long before they became pampered companions sprawled across sunlit windowsills, cats held a more rugged role. They were workers. On farms, in factories, and lately—even in tech offices—cats have earned their keep by keeping pests at bay, providing stress relief to employees, and even building ...Read more

Why does my cat keep attacking my feet?

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If you’ve ever walked barefoot across your living room only to be ambushed by a furry little missile with claws, you’re not alone. Countless cat owners have found themselves the target of ankle assaults, toe nibbles, or sneak attacks from under furniture. While the behavior may seem cute—or at least tolerable—when your kitten is small, ...Read more

Famous cats: Trim the Sailor Cat, Felix the Cat, and Grumpy Cat

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From silent companions in royal courts to viral sensations in the age of memes, cats have captivated human hearts for centuries. While thousands of felines have played a role in myth, art, and media, a few stand out as icons whose influence transcends their nine lives. Three such cats—Trim the Sailor Cat, Felix the Cat, and Grumpy Cat—each ...Read more

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New dog-sized dinosaur unearthed from Colorado rock formation

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DENVER — A new dinosaur species unearthed from the famed Morrison Formation in Colorado has been identified, according to a journal article published last week in Royal Society Open Science.

Scientists have named the speedy, dog-sized dinosaur Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, according to the article. Its skeleton, or what fossil hunters could ...Read more

How a deaf puppy is learning sign language to save his life

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Frankie, a blue-eyed Catahoula Leopard Dog, was just a few weeks old when he was found abandoned on the side of a Charlotte street — one of more than 6 million animals dumped across the U.S. each year. Weighing only 7 pounds and riddled with hookworms, he was taken in by Angels to the Animals, a rescue group that hoped to ...Read more