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China's New Trend: Luxury Guard Dogs
Worldcrunch is a new global news service that for the first time delivers the best foreign-language journalism in English. QINGHAI - Some say China is using up all of its innovative energy in...
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What My Dog Costs Me, What My Dog Saves Me
Last week I got an estimate from my vet on a “minor” surgical procedure for my nine-year-old pit bull, Zen. Actually, they gave me two estimates—one for the surgery, plus some “optional but...
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Why Laser Beams Drive Dogs Crazy And Cats Nuts
When a wiggly little bead of light catches a dog's eye, nothing in the world matters more than capturing it. Unfortunately, "it" is just an ungraspable bundle of massless photons. The lack of closure...
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We Found The Best Live Animal Cams On The Web
August 12 marks the beginning of the 25th anniversary of Shark Week. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Discovery Channel has launched a 360º Shark Cam. The Shark Cam, now in its third year, is...
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Obama Shreds Mitt Romney's Energy Policies — With A Joke About The Dog Romney...
Campaigning in Iowa today, President Barack Obama tore into Mitt Romney for his opposition to wind energy tax cuts — but couldn't resist taking a little jab at Romney's infamous decision to strap the...
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This New Luxury Hotel For Dogs Has Full-Size Beds And Flat Screen TVs
A swanky new hotel that caters only to dogs will open in Manhattan's trendy Chelsea neighborhood later this summer, the New York Post reports. Located on West 27th street, D Pet Hotel's luxurious...
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The Science Behind Your Dog's Ability To Shake Itself Dry
Next time the family dog bounds out of the nearest body of water and shakes itself off right beside you, don't get irritated: You're witnessing a feat of evolution that engineers can only dream of...
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Dogs That Chase Their Tails Have OCD-Like Qualities
A dog that runs in circles chasing its tail suffers from a condition that isn't so different from a person who washes his or her hands compulsively, indicates a new study. For humans, this symptom is...
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Don't Abuse Your Neighbor's Pet In California, Or You'll Have To Pay Big
Pet owners can collect damages for emotional distress for injuries inflicted to their animals, according to a ruling by a California court of appeals. The decision came about from a lawsuit brought by...
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Model Maggie Rizer Blogs 'United Airlines Killed Our Golden Retriever'
Model Maggie Rizer has been the face of Gap, Louis Vuitton, Versace and Calvin Klein—but now the 34-year-old is speaking out on behalf of a much less glamorous cause: pet safety during air travel. On...
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This Dog Produced Milk To Nurse An Abandoned Kitten
A 4-year-old Pekingese dog named Mittens shocked her owners after she adopted a kitten and began producing milk to nurse it. Pat Weber of Jordan, Minnesota told the Star Tribune that her grandson...
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Looking At Cute Things Makes People Work Harder
Here's a defense for when your boss catches you watching kitten videos on the job: New research shows looking at cute images of baby animals may actually improve your work performance, inspiring more...
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A Jet Charter Company Lets You Book A Seat For Your Pooch For $2,000
Victor, a private jet charter company based in the UK, is luring pet lovers onto its planes by inviting along their furry companions. Dubbed "Furs Class," Victor allows guests to buy a seat for their...
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These Science Buzzkills Will Ruin Your Fun
Science is supposed to make people's lives better, right? From glow-in-the-dark diapers to computers that fit in one's pocket, the present day sometimes feels like a future dreamed by science-fiction...
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Your Furry Friends Could Be Harboring The Flu
Humans aren't the only ones at risk for contracting the flu this season: our furry friends can fall ill from the disease as well. In fact, flu infections in cats and dogs may be much more common than...
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5 Adorable Photos Of Bo Obama
The First Family's beloved Portuguese Water Dog, Bo, turns four years old today. In honor of the Obama's pet, here are four photos of Bo looking especially cute while prancing around the White House....
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Starbucks Is Threatening To Take A Doggie Daycare To Court If It Doesn't...
Andrea McCarthy-Grzybek opened a dog daycare in Illinois earlier this year. Then, she got a letter from Starbucks telling her to change her daycare's name and logo — or else, reports Stephanie...
View ArticleTexas Man Selling Home To Help Find Lost Dog
A couple in Warren, Texas, put their home up for sale in order to be able to offer a $50,000 reward for their missing dog. Charlie Parker, who is retired, said his dog, Sir, a chocolate Lab, is like a...
View ArticleTodd Akin Got Caught Comparing Opponent Claire McCaskill To A Dog
In a moment that will give critics of Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin yet one more reason to bemoan his seemingly perpetual foot-in-mouth disease, the congressman has likened his opponent Claire...
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Puppies, Like Kids, Learn To Catch Yawns As They Grow Up
Watching someone else yawn can be a one-way ticket to doing the same. Now, research finds that the same is true for dogs — but not puppies. In fact, dogs become more susceptible to the contagion of...
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