Today's VPI Spotlight
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Mar Miniature Dachshund Meddles With Malicious Muskrat, Miraculously Survives
Robert and Michele Bashore of Pittsburgh, Penn., have been VPI policyholders for the past 22 years, but in more than
Feb Labrador Retrieves Rock and Racks up Costly Veterinary Bill
Almost every day, Joseph Burns and his sporting dog Major visit an open field near their home in Minneapolis, Minn.,
Jan Snorted Almond Causes Costly Surgery for Cunning Cocker Spaniel
According to Ellen Unsworth of Sacramento, Calif., her English cocker spaniel Tomis is a sweet and well-mannered dog, which is
Dec Of Potbellies and Pills: One Pet Pig’s Overdosing Episode
According to Teresa Praus-Choe of Las Vegas, Nev., her pig Crispy Bacon is quite a ham. Though she and her
Nov Feline Falls from 11th Floor of Seattle High-Rise
When Diana McDougle of Seattle finally gathered the courage to peer out of the 11th story window to the ground
Oct Squabble with Skunk Leaves Spunky Pup Buried Alive
Around 2:30 a.m., first responders from the Winslow Township Fire Department in Sicklerville, NJ apologized to Keith Wolfram and his
Sep Ill-Fated Escalator Excursion Inflicts Travel Woes for Shiba Inu Jetsetter
For Scott Thisdale of Wadsworth, Ill., his dogs are an extension of his family, which is why he did not
Aug Canine’s Close Call with Vacuum Has “Hairy-Tail” Ending
Angelo and Janice Donato of Pompton Plains, N.J., never worried that Havee, their hairy-tailed Havanese, would have an altercation with
Jul Snapping Turtle Gets Snippy with Sniffing Retriever
According to Susan Burr of Rocky Hill, Conn., her 7-year-old golden retriever Ginger has had her share of run-ins with
Jun More Than 100 Rocks Make for One Plugged-Up Pug
According to Lori Laverdiere of Manville, R.I., her pug Harley simply isn’t “an eater.” Unlike most dogs, Harley had shown
May Dachshund Scuffles with Snack-Snatching Seagull
Despite living near the beach in Ventura, Calif., pet owner Robin Baer never worried about a seagull attacking her 10-pound
Apr Labrador Retriever Finds Green Bean Can That Bites Back
Like many Labrador retrievers, Stella Artois had to learn her lesson the hard way: be careful what you wish for,
Mar Housefly Chase Turns Heated When Cat Crash Lands on Stove
Sherri Johnson had concerns about how her cats would handle the wood stove in her New Hampshire vacation home. Her
Feb Jack Russell Not Fast Enough to Beat Closing Garage Door
Keryn Anderson called it her Jack Russell terrier’s “Indiana Jones” moment. The 15-year-old dog’s attempt to run under a closing
Jan Chihuahua Wins Tug of War With Great Horned Owl
The Chihuahua is many things: pet, actor, mascot, and even fashion accessory. If it hadn’t been for the quick actions
Jun
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According to Lori Laverdiere of Manville, R.I., her pug Harley simply isn’t “an eater.” Unlike most dogs, Harley had shown little interest in ingesting things he shouldn’t. Turns out, the crafty canine was waiting for the perfect opportunity.
“I picked up ...
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May
1
Despite living near the beach in Ventura, Calif., pet owner Robin Baer never worried about a seagull attacking her 10-pound dachshund.
“Harley loves to eat his treats on the patio in the sun, but we’ve never had ...
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Apr
30
Like many Labrador retrievers, Stella Artois had to learn her lesson the hard way: be careful what you wish for, because you might just get it—stuck on your face.
“She’s a garbage hound,” said Cathy Timmons of Ramsey, N.J. “I supplement her breakfast with a can of vegetabl...
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Mar
1
Sherri Johnson had concerns about how her cats would handle the wood stove in her New Hampshire vacation home. Her husband assured her that Eddy and Bella would sense the heat from the stove and stay away, and he was right—until the flies came.
“If ther...
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Feb
1
Keryn Anderson called it her Jack Russell terrier’s “Indiana Jones” moment. The 15-year-old dog’s attempt to run under a closing garage door, however, didn’t have an action hero ending.
“We had just pulled our car into the garage,” said Keryn ...
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Jan
1
The Chihuahua is many things: pet, actor, mascot, and even fashion accessory. If it hadn’t been for the quick actions last month of a pet owner in Crystal Lake, Ill., however, “snack” very well could have been added to the list.
“It was around 1:30 i...
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Dec
1
A little over-eating always happens during the holidays: a second helping of turkey here, a larger than normal slice of pie there. Five pounds of cookies in a single sitting, however, is too much for anyone – man or dog.
But that’s just what a 2-year-old Labra...
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Nov
1
Tobey is a 7 year-old Labrador retriever that doesn’t like water. He loves it. “I put the sprinkler out in the yard for him, and he goes nuts!” said owner Ellen Jones of Charlotte, N.C. Tobey especially enjoys stealing mouthfuls of water as the...
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Oct
1
Howie the toy poodle is a regular at his veterinarian’s office. The energetic pup hasn’t reached his first birthday yet, but owner Heather Skinner of Monroe, N.Y., estimates that she’s taken Howie to see the veterinarian at least 15 times for various scra...
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Sep
1
Lindsay and Anna King enjoy taking their 5-year-old English mastiff Moose to the vacant field across from their home in Green Valley, Ariz. There’s plenty of space to explore, and Moose usually doesn’t share the field with anything but the occasional graz...
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Aug
1
Balboa didn’t mean any harm to the inch-long insect in the bushes. The year-old pug was out for a late night walk last month with his owners Eyad and Shereen Bahhur of Metairie, La., when he spotted the Southern Walking Stick camouflaged within the branche...
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Jul
1
Rupp of Saint Petersburg, Fla., had only seen one other river otter in her area in the 14 years she’s lived there.
But Pauline and her 3-year-old Golden retriever, Sadie, got an up close and personal look at another otter last month during a late night wal...
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