#Pets

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People pay more attention to ads when they feature dogs and cats

Researchers conclude that adding dogs or cats to promotional ads makes people more eager to pursue a goal or product.

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Dogs may lower their owners' risk of disability, study claims

Data shows that seniors who own a dog may be at lower risk of disability than those who have never been dog owners.

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Kind-hearted high school student creates wheelchairs for pets

A 14-year-old Champlin, Minnesota girl manufactures $1,000 dog wheelchairs in her free time for the price of the parts.

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Beloved cat inspires half-million-dollar donation to animal shelter

Over half a million dollars has been donated to the Capital Regional District animal shelter in honour of a beloved pet.

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Surf's pup! 'Surfurs' Fetch Waves Seeking "Best In Surf" Title

Some of California's cutest surFURs hit the waves to show off their skills on the board and raise money for their orphaned friends in need.

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Strike a PAWS! 800 costumed Chihuahuas strut their stuff in Miss Chihuahua Town beauty pageant

The pint-sized pooches, from all over the UK, donned fancy outfits as they competed for top spot as Britain's Most Beautiful Chihuahua.

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‘I come with baggage’: Couple finds heartbreaking poem within shelter dog’s paperwork

A woman has shared the meaningful note that she received when she adopted her dog.

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German animal shelter creates Tinder for pets to help them find new homes

An animal shelter in Germany is getting creative to help find new homes for their resident cats and dogs and they're using new tricks

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New app uses AI to tell you what your cat is feeling

If you’ve ever wondered if your cat is happy, there’s an app for that. Tably is a new app released by pet health company Sylvester.ai.

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Humans aren't alone in having talent, dogs got it too!

Some exceptionally gifted people have marked human history and culture. Leonardo, Mozart, and Einstein are some famous examples

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Chinese monk who saved 8,000 strays is dog's best friend

Zhi is no ordinary animal rescuer: he is a Buddhist monk and will give these dogs a new life either at his ancient monastery or at a shelter

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Pets and their owners diet together, new study finds

Keto, gluten-free, organic: If a pet owner is on a specific diet, chances are their dog is on it, too, a new U of G study reveals.