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Feb 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
Jan 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
Dec 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
Nov 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
Oct 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
Sep 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
Aug 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
Dec “C” Is for “Cookie,” and That’s Good Enough for Hungry Labrador
A little over-eating always happens during the holidays: a second helping of turkey here, a larger than normal slice of
Nov Thirsty Lab Becomes Waterlogged After Too Many Trips to the Sprinkler
Tobey is a 7 year-old Labrador retriever that doesn’t like water. He loves it. “I put the sprinkler out in
Sep
13
Angelo and Janice Donato of Pompton Plains, N.J., never worried that Havee, their hairy-tailed Havanese, would have an altercation with a household appliance. The 4-year-old canine and the Donato’s vacuum had lived together peacefully, until a recent cleaning-spree re...
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Aug
8
According to Susan Burr of Rocky Hill, Conn., her 7-year-old golden retriever Ginger has had her share of run-ins with wildlife. Though Ginger’s inherent curiosity has lead to some close calls with skunks, chipmunks and other animals, not one has become quite as aggressive as t...
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Jun
30
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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