Rescued Bird Returns Every Morning at 7 AM
After being rescued from a cat, Pickle, the wild bird, returned to visit her rescuer every morning at 7 a.m. for food, neck scratches, and a bath.
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Keep Your Pet Out of Harm's Way Till Fully Protected from These Robust Bugs
They're extremely infectious — even life-threatening — and passed from dog to dog. One contaminates everything they touch, even down to a single hair. No dog deserves these threats when immunizing is so simple. Please don't go too far in your zeal against vaccines.
Is Your Old Friend Trying to Catch Their Breath?
Your old friend's breathing is one of the first places to look for signals that the body may be working harder than it should. Learning what's normal — and what isn't — may be the single most important thing you do this month.
Dog Keeps Breaking Her Friends Out of Daycare
Chloe Joy is the resident troublemaker at Hounds Hideaway daycare, where she opens gates, frees her friends from timeout, and somehow became prom queen.
Key Reason for Doggie Vet Visits but Largely Preventable
It's one of the most common reasons dogs see the vet. But you could stand to save a great deal of time and money with these common sense steps — and avoiding these common triggers. It really takes less time and effort than you might think.
This Shiny Little Find Is No Treasure for Curious Paws
It's very important that you not treat these with disregard, despite their low worth fiscally. If your dog (or cat or bird) decides it's a fascination and eats it, death may follow. And it's so simple to prevent, just by being careful about where you store it.
Bulldog Has No Idea His Brothers Are Pigs
Barry, the bulldog, instantly bonded with two pet pigs, Peter and Paul. Now, their family includes three bulldogs and two pigs who act just like brothers.
The FBI Is Now Keeping Track of Crimes Against Animals
Reports of animal abuse are now being collected and tracked by the FBI. Not only will this help protect animal welfare but it may also help thwart violent crimes against people.
Could You Spot Cancer Before the Signs Get Loud?
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and it's the right moment to learn what those early signals look like. By the time most diagnoses are made, the signs have been quietly showing up for weeks or even months.
