4 Tips for Reintroducing Your Cats After One Returns From the Vet

Of all the potential problems I worried about when it came time for my kitten’s spay surgery, bringing her home to my older cat never even crossed my mind.

Ever since Specter was a wee kitten, she and Ghost Cat have behaved like peanut butter and jelly -- they stick together. Ghost Cat even lets the little one pretend to nurse on her.

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Dogs That Survived House Fire Nearly Ready For Adoption

Two weeks ago, an Auburn home caught fire during a standoff between the homeowner and police.

Inside were four dogs. Somehow, three managed to escape the burning home.

“There had to be angels looking out for these dogs,” said Elsie Lodde, founder of the Recycled Pets NorCal animal shelter.

The entire home was burned down.

“Between the shootout with police and the fire, the fact that three of the four dogs survived is really amazing,” Lodde said.

How the dogs escaped isn’t known – except for Angel, who jumped out of a second-story window.

“He went to the vet and they did x-rays and they kept an eye on him. I think it’s amazing he escaped with minor burns,” Lodde said.

All the dogs have burns on their paws.

With no home, Lodde with Recycled Pets NorCal took the dogs in to try and help them find a forever home.

“People can’t see how cute they are between all that extra fur and fluff and scruff,” Lodde said.

The dogs are getting groomed at A Purrfect Groomer in West Sacramento by Dana Chavez-Rey – who says despite everything the dogs have gone through, they’re doing well.

“They’re far more social than some of the dogs we see here,” Chavez-Rey said.
Angel still has a scab on his back where his fur was singed.

“It looks like it’s already healed.  There is a scab there and hopefully with time his hair will grow back,” Chavez-Rey said.

Now that they’re looking good – hopefully they’re feeling good too.

“Once they get groomed you see the change in their expression and their eyes,” Chavez-Rey said.

Still smiling faces, despite everything they’ve been through.

The dogs will be available for adoption after they are spayed and neutered on Wednesday. If you’re interested in adopting the dogs, head to Recycle Pets NorCal’s website http://recycledpetsnorcal.org/.

Pet Safety During Cold Weather: Animals Can Suffer Frostbite and Hypothermia Despite Fur Coats

Huntsville, Ala. (WHNT) – With wind chills expected to hover around minus-5 degrees this week, you’ll likely feel cold even if you’re wearing a fur coat.  That goes for the four-legged members of our families who have natural fur coats.

The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association put out a reminder for pet owners to be prepared to protect their pets against the severe cold.

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Soldier Reunites with Dog After a Year, on Live TV

We all love our dogs, and they love us back ten fold! The video below is proof of the undying unconditional love that dogs have for their owners.

Captain Jessamyn Jempson came home from a year-long deployment and was reunited with her pup, Emma, on national TV. While Jessamyn was away, Emma, her Rhodesian Ridgeback was fostered by the incredible group Dogs on Deployment. Watch what happens when Emma realizes who is standing next to her!

At first when Emma was brought into the room she was perhaps overwhelmed with all the people and lights and everything, she was like, “Oh hey stranger, hi!” But then when she remembered her owners smell she went crazy with sheer happiness!

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Puppy Left to Die in Montgomery County, Maryland Parking Lot

Montgomery County, Maryland  - The Montgomery County Police Department's Animal Services Division is searching for the person who left a puppy to die in a Burtonsville, Maryland, parking lot.

Someone reported seeing the puppy alone in a parking lot in the 4200 block of Tazewell Terrace on Jan. 3. Investigators say the pit bull puppy, now named "Clark Kent," was found "moments from death in a dirty crate."

The puppy was underweight and experiencing seizures when he was found. Officials believe he is just over a month and a half old.

The person who abandoned the puppy could face charges of criminal neglect and animal abandonment. Depending on the outcome of the investigation, the case could be considered a misdemeanor or felony.

Clark is now with a foster family and will be made available for adoption once the case is closed and he's given medical clearance.

Anyone with information that can help police is asked to call the tip line at 240-773-TIPS (8477).

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Married Couple Accused of Bestiality 'After Filming the Wife Performing Sex Acts on Their Pit Bull Named Lucky'

A married couple from Indiana were charged with bestiality after police say they made a video showing the wife performing sex acts on their dog named Lucky.

Nikki Colleen Murphy-Johnson, 33, and her husband, Jason Johnson, 37, were charged Thursday with three counts of bestiality.

Police in Anderson arrested Mr. and Mrs. Johnson on Friday.

Prosecutors say the couple, who have been married since June 2013, recorded sexually explicit videos and took photos featuring their pet pit bull.

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Report That Grumpy Cat Earned $100 Million Is 'Completely Inaccurate'

A news report that the Internet sensation known as Grumpy Cat has earned $100 million is "completely inaccurate," the cat's owner, Tabatha Bundesen, told The Huffington Post.

The British tabloid The Daily Express reported on Sunday that Grumpy Cat had earned 64 million British pounds, or roughly $100 million, for Bundesen.

Bundesen declined to comment on her cat's specific earnings. She said she is considering how and when to give a full interview to set the record straight. She said her TV deal with Lifetime likely meant she would provide additional details to that channel.

Grumpy Cat's agent, Ben Lashes, who calls himself a "meme manager," did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Huffington Post.

The Daily Express did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Grumpy Cat, whose real name is Tardar Sauce, became an Internet meme for being a very grumpy looking cat. Her YouTube page now has more than 16 million views, and she has an endorsement deal with Friskies cat food. She also has "authored" two books, the first of which became a New York Times bestseller, and has a movie -– "Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever" -– currently airing on Lifetime.

The Ragdoll Cat

The Ragdoll Cat loves to be cuddled and is much more accepting than many cats of being carried around in his owner’s arms.

His floppy, relaxed good nature gives the Ragdoll his name. He is a big, gentle cat with striking blue eyes who can get along with everyone, including other animals, traits that make him adaptable to almost any home. His semi-longhaired coat, which comes in a variety of patterns and colors, is easy to groom.


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Camel Tramples Two People to Death in Texas

(Reuters) - A male camel in rut trampled two people to death at the Camel Kisses farm in north Texas, KFDX television station reported on Sunday.

A man had entered a pen holding a male and two female camels at the farm near Wichita Falls on Saturday, KFDX said. The male then charged the man, named as Mark Mere, 53.


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Koala Recovers After Suffering Burns in Australia’s Wildfires

A young male koala called Jeremy, who touched hearts across the world when photos of his horrific burns were shared online, is said to be in “great spirits”.

A koala called Jeremy is raising awareness of how the devastating bushfires in Australia can injure wildlife after photos of him recovering from severe burns were shared online.

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Do Cats Need To Be Entertained?

Edgar Allan Poe once said “I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat.”  These often misunderstood and lovable  little pets are victim to a common myth that cats are indifferent to attention. That may be true for some cats, but certainly not for a majority of them. In fact, a bored cat can create just as much havoc around your home as an unsupervised and busy toddler – perhaps even more.


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4 Common Myths About Deaf Dogs, Debunked

All sorts of myths and untruths have appeared about deaf dogs over the years, but how accurate are they? Deaf dogs are often written off as too difficult to train and are overlooked by many when searching for a new addition to their families, when in reality deaf dogs make amazing pets. In honor of National Deaf Dog Awareness Week, which takes place September 21st through the 27th, we thought it was time to debunk some harmful myths about deaf dogs. Here are 4 common myths about deaf dogs.

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5 Tips for Brushing your Dog’s Teeth

Just as it’s important for humans to have good oral health, it is equally important for your furry family member to have nice clean teeth as well!  You may not think it, but brushing your dog’s teeth can reduce the risk of oral diseases as well as aliments related to their respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems.

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Purina Veterinary Exchange: Teaching Feline Dental Care

Just as with humans, feline dental care offers far more than a sweet smile and fresh breath: It's actually an important component for good overall health and for quality of life, says Susan Little, DVM, Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline), and President of the Winn Feline Foundation. Why?

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