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- The History of Breeds: From Wolves to Whippets
- The first canines were wolves, most probably the ancestors of Asian wolves. From these forefathers there are now hundreds of dog breeds. But how did this happen? Read on to learn the history of dog breeds and how canines went from wolves to whippets.
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- Petside.com's Top Ten Pet Movies of All Time- 2
- Petside.com's Top Ten Pet Movies of All Time
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- Petside.com's Top Ten Pet Movies of All Time
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- Petside.com's Top Ten Pet Movies of All Time- 10
- Petside.com's ranking of the Top Ten pet movies of all time. This list includes the funniest, saddest and all-around best pet movies ever made. Read on to see if your favorite made the list!
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- Operation Baghdad Pups
- There's good news for U.S. soldiers who have befriended stray dogs or cats during their duty tours in the Middle East. Up until now, it was almost impossible for soldiers to safely bring their 'adopted' animals home. Now thanks to SPCA International, some soldiers will be able to bring their beloved companions home. Click to read more about the new program "Operation Baghdad Pups."
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- Pet World Records
- In the 21st century, every pet will be famous for 15 minutes. With that in mind, and since I had no delusions that my pets would gain fame by saving me from a burning building, I decided they should set some kind of a record. How hard could it be?
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- Animal Jobs Series: Guide Dogs
- There is a proverbial saying that when you lose one sense, you gain another. For people who are legally blind (having a "central visual acuity of 20/200 or less," according to the American Foundation for the Blind) there is also an option to gain a canine companion in the form of a highly-dedicated, very intelligent, well-trained guide dog.
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- Animal Jobs Series: Bomb Dogs
- When Max and Power enter FBI Headquarters, their mission is to ensure the safety of everyone in the vicinity by searching for any potentially deadly explosives. Max and Power are a team; Max is an officer and Power is a 5-year-old black Labrador Retriever and a K-9 Explosive Detector trained to detect roughly 19,000 different components that make up explosives. If he detects anything, Power indicates this by sitting.
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- Animal Jobs Series: Therapy Dogs
- To every dog-owning household, a canine companion is a valued member of the family, simultaneously dependent and generously loving. Some of those wonderful dogs take their warm, wonderful personalities beyond the front yard and give to their community as therapy dogs.
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- Animal Jobs Series: Rescue Dogs
- Dogs have a long history of serving their humans faithfully as companion and guard dogs, but their lesser-known role as rescuers dates nearly as far back.
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- Paw Laws: Your Legal Responsibilities
- If your Labrador barks one too many times at 3 a.m., you may find yourself on the wrong side of the law. Many animal owners are unfamiliar with existing laws and bring their pets home not knowing the potential legal issues that could arise as soon as they step out of the animal adoption shelter. Read on to learn more about your legal responsibilities as a pet owner and how to find what the laws are in your neighborhood.
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- Is your Pet in your Will?
- Only 41 percent of Americans have a will or trust in place. But of those who have drafted these documents, a growing number are setting up pet trusts to ensure that the pets they have loved and nurtured as members of the family will continue to be cared for. Read on to learn more about this growing trend and what to consider when setting up a pet trust.
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