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Ritual Cat Sacrifices a Halloween Myth, Experts Say
National Geographic News
On the day after Halloween in 2004, employees of the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center found a gruesome sight: a black cat duct-taped to an 8-foot-tall (2.5-meter-tall) crucifix. Read the full story >>
New DNA Kits Unlock Pet Pedigrees
The Christian Science Monitor
Rip and Marcy Wilson adopted Drake, a fluffy black pup with floppy ears and a curly tail, four years ago from an animal shelter near their home in Chevy Chase, Md. The sign on the cage proclaimed Drake as a spaniel/Plott hound mix. But that didn't satisfy the couple's curiosity. Read the full story >>
Michael Vick Fighting Dogs Get "Rehab" Care
National Geographic
Almost half of the pit bulls rescued from football star Michael Vick's estate last year were allowed their first media appearance this morning at a Utah animal shelter. Read the full story >>
Dogs Could Be a Diabetic's Best Friend
HealthDay News (syndicate)
Study aims to prove anecdotes that canines can smell dangerous drops in blood sugar levels. Read the full story >>
Catering to the Consumers with Animal
Appetites
The New York Times
Be honest: when your dog looks at you with those big brown eyes, begging for a taste of what's on your dinner plate, you give in, right? Read the full story >>
Preferring the End of a Leash to Being Chained to a Desk
The New York Times
Pet stores, grooming shops, boarding kennels and dog bakeries are some of the more common pet-related franchises that have sprouted in the last five years. But perhaps the most unusual is Pet Butler, a service that collects dog waste and disposes of it properly for a fee. Read the full story >>
And To My Dog, I Leave A $10,000 Trust Fund
The New York Times
If you're like many pet owners, you want the best for your dog or cat. You give it premium food, good veterinary care and bring it with you on vacation. But what happens to your pet if you die or become incapacitated? Unless specific provisions have been made, your pet could wind up in a shelter and be put to death. Read the full story >>