Animals
The genetic mystery behind dog DNA
Posted on May 23, 2012, at 2:59 PMScientists generally believe that modern canines descended from ancient wolves, but the thousands of years of evolution are still a "big blurred mess"
The $60,000 custody battle... over a dog
Posted on May 16, 2012, at 10:39 AMA New York man vows to go into debt to get a beloved pet back from his ex-girlfriend. And he's not the only one willing to pick a legal fight over a barking companion
Should animal abusers be treated like sex offenders?
Posted on May 14, 2012, at 2:08 PMJust like child molesters, animal abusers in one New York county will have to register so their neighbors know who they are
Tattoos... for your dog?
Posted on May 7, 2012, at 12:03 PMAmericans spend more than $50 billion a year on their pets. And now some owners think it's "hilarious" to spend some of that inking up their furry companions
Uggie the dog's pop-culture takeover: A timeline
Posted on April 30, 2012, at 2:33 PMThe Artist's scene-stealing pooch caps off a banner year with a book deal. A look back at how the 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier clawed his way to the top
Driving with a dog on your lap: As dangerous as texting?
Posted on April 10, 2012, at 12:50 PMMore than 1 in 5 American drivers with a dog in tow let Fido climb into the driver's seat — and some even play fetch
'Pet Fit Club': The Biggest Loser for fat pets?
Posted on April 9, 2012, at 5:45 PMIn the U.K., 18 morbidly obese animals compete in a reality-TV-like weight-loss competition
8 dogs who saved their owner's lives
Posted on April 9, 2012, at 7:10 AMKilo the pit bull took a bullet for his owner, joining a long line of pooches who've risked their lives for the sake of their human pals
The amazing dog that saved its own life by calling the police
Posted on March 29, 2012, at 10:46 AMThe world is full of stories of dogs saving humans, and even dogs saving dogs. But a dog saving himself... by dialing 911?
Frank Lloyd Wright's 'first and only' doghouse
Posted on March 13, 2012, at 1:40 PMAt the request of a 12-year-old, the architect designed a one-of-a-kind home for a pooch
The dog who's registered to vote as a Democrat
Posted on March 2, 2012, at 4:36 PMBuddy the Labrador can now legally vote in New Mexico. OK, maybe not legally
Hank: The tie-wearing cat running for U.S. Senate
Posted on February 28, 2012, at 3:15 PMThe claws are coming out in Virginia, as a feline contender leaps into a tight race
DOGTV: The cable network for 'home alone' dogs
Posted on February 21, 2012, at 1:19 PMCable's first 24-hour channel for canines promises to keep Fido entertained while you're out on the town
The best of the Westminster Dog Show: A slideshow
Posted on February 15, 2012, at 6:18 PMA behind-the-scenes look at the backstage drama, the primping puppies, and a Pekingese's slow waddle to the winner's circle
Can cats make their owners schizophrenic?
Posted on February 13, 2012, at 7:00 AMA brain-infecting parasite residing in some litter boxes could put cat owners at risk of mental disorders
Should Toto be Kansas' official state dog?
Posted on February 2, 2012, at 7:45 AMOne state representative is pushing a bill to give the cairn terrier, the breed that played Toto in The Wizard of Oz, the Sunflower State's official endorsement
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