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Dog’s Tear-Jerking Tale Transforms Autistic Boy (GALLERY)

May 14, 2013

(DOG PICTURES) Relationships between pets and companions are some of the strongest ones we can have. In the case of Xena, a Staffordshire terrier/pit bull mix, and Jonny Hickey, the bond between pet and human also serves as an effective therapy. Jonny, an 8-year-old boy diagnosed with autism, would seldom speak, and often isolated himself from others, until Xena came into his life. Since their new found friendship Jonny has completely changed his demeanor, and has become exponentially expressive. His mother told the Today Show, “He is the happiest child that I’ve ever seen him be in eight years.” Xena also benefits from this relationship. Abandoned at a young age, Xena’s journey has lead her to a loving family and a new best friend. Their tale shows the power of human-animal relationships. Here’s a glimpse of their story. — Global Animal

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Why Dogs Are Good For Your Heart

May 13, 2013

(DOGS) An animal companion may not just warm your heart, but also help you maintain a healthy heart. In a new press release from the American Heart Association, pets—particularly dogs—are associated with lowering blood pressure, stress, cholesterol levels, and incidence of obesity. So, the next time your buddy is nudging you for a walk around the block, just remember that you’re not only taking proper steps to keep your dog healthy, but you’re also doing your heart some good! Read on for more information on dogs and their relation to human heart health. — Global Animal

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Heroic Pit Bull Fends Off Flames

May 7, 2013

(ANIMAL HEROES) Jackie Bonasera of Long Island, New York, is certainly feeling the love for her pit bull, Cain. Last Friday, Bonasera’s home erupted in flames while she was drying her hair upstairs, when Cain, a usually quiet dog, started barking. His bark prompted Bonasera to investigate downstairs, where she discovered that the area around her garage had gone up in flames. Continue reading to find out more about this heroic pit bull. — Global Animal

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Celebrate National Pet Month!

May 1, 2013

(PETS) Attention all pets and corresponding companions! May is National Pet Month in the United States, which means it’s time to double all the loving affection you’re giving each other. Originating in England, National Pet Month has existed for more than two decades. Although National Pet Month is celebrated during the month of April in England, both countries promote the same key goals during their celebration. Read on to learn more about this compassionate month and see what you can do to celebrate. — Global Animal 

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The Science Of Dog Naming

April 11, 2013

(LIFE WITH PETS) What does a dog’s name mean to you? What does a name mean to a dog? New York Times writer and dog guardian Jan Hoffman contemplates these questions and many more in the following article. But most importantly, she examines a predicament that many dog lovers may have unconsciously overlooked when deciding on a name for their beloved pet—whose needs should the name serve? Yours or the dog’s? Click the link below for a fun article on the science of dog naming and check out the important do’s and dont’s to remember when naming a new pup. — Global Animal

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Super-Furry Animals: When Animals Save The Day

January 31, 2013

(AMAZING ANIMALS) Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s these remarkable animals! Animals can be everything from man’s best friend to real-life heroes. Check out the examples in the infographic below featuring the mnay ways animals have saved people’s lives as well as the benefits of caring for a pet. — Global Animal

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Pet Store Puppy Purchase Turns Tragic

July 18, 2012

(PUPPY MILLS) A cairn terrier named Maggi May had the chance of having a great life when she was bought from a pet store one day by a loving guardian. Little did her guardian know that Maggi May came from a puppy mill. Despite all of the love and care given to her, Maggi May’s life was full of pain and suffering, resulting in dozens of treatments, 15 surgeries, and thousands of dollars in vet bills. Read on for the heartbreaking story of that “doggie in the window,” and why it is so important to help end the demand for puppy mills. — Global Animal

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Cat Falls Twenty Stories And Survives

March 24, 2012

(AMAZING ANIMALS) BOSTON — We all know cats have nine lives, but this kitty is still the luckiest cat in the world. She fell almost twenty stories onto a small patch of mulch and walked away unscathed. Want to know how she survived without more than a scratch? Read on about Sugar. — Global Animal

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