PRINCETON, N.J. – Broken promises have failed to break the spirit of Emily, a Chihuahua-Fox Terrier mix up for adoption after enduring a rough start to her life. "Very, very affectionate and sweet, just like she is now,” is how Emily was fo… more ›

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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. -- The term No Kill is common to animal shelter workers and animal advocates nationwide. A No kill shelter is one in which euthanasia is reserved only for the untreatable and untamable animals. Few shelters can claim the title, b… more ›

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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. -- When Carol Nostrand was in between homes, she faced a bigger decision than the cost of rent. The friend’s home where she was temporarily staying did not have a fence. That meant “her baby,” Raven, which she adopted fr… more ›

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NEW YORK (AP) -- When Aaron Jones walks Gozer, his Rottweiler-hound mix, people cross the street to avoid them. Mothers scoop up their children. A lost motorist once rolled up the windows and drove off after spotting the dog. One woman screamed.
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GOLDEN, Colo. -- The shelter community calls it “Kennel Crazy,” and it’s one of the leading reasons why an otherwise healthy dog becomes unadoptable. A kennel crazy dog will often bark and jump uncontrollably, making it drastically… more ›

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RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. -- A major dilemma of many animal loving shelter employees is the inability to find alternatives to euthanasia. A California shelter aims to change that, and by doing so set an example the world can follow. Mike A… more ›

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SAN DIEGO -– The next page in the cause for responsible pet ownership may be found in Animal Planet's new DVD training series. Revealed at the 2008 Global Pet Expo in San Diego, the series is designed for pet adopters. Two million fre… more ›

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MADISON, Wis. - “My dog is my baby,” is a common phrase among dog owners. But what happens when it is time to welcome home a newborn? Training your pet to be prepared for the new addition can be the difference between your child's safety and po… more ›

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Doctors diagnosed Nike, the pug, with a heart murmur when he was a puppy. But when his behavior dramatically changed after this 10th birthday, owner Debbie Muldowney knew something had changed – for the worst. “He had zero energy le… more ›

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BERLIN – There’s a new look that will soon be hitting the streets in the western German city of Duesseldorf when police dogs step out in their new shoes. The entire K-9 unit will soon be equipped with blue plastic fiber shoes to prot… more ›

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