Animal News
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Algae Can Poison Your Dog
Dogs have become fatally ill after frolicking in water infused with the toxic algae, owners said. -
What Should I Do With My Dead Dog?
A peaceful, watery send-off known as “aquamation” is now possible for pets. -
How to Care for an Aging Pet
Older dogs and cats require a little extra love and care, whether they’re new to your home or they’ve been with you for years. Here’s what you need to know. -
A Teenager Stole a Lemur From a Zoo, and Almost Got Away With It
Aquinas Kasbar, 19, faces up to a year in prison for stealing Isaac, who Santa Ana Zoo officials say is the oldest ring-tailed lemur in captivity in North America. -
An Alligator Captivates Chicago from Deep Inside a West Side Lagoon
Chicago is hardly alligator country, which makes the spotting of a four-feet-long creature in a city park all the more fascinating to residents. “Chance the Snapper,” they named him. -
What Do Teenagers Need? Ask the Family Dog
Pets provide comforts that seem tailor-made for the stresses of normal adolescent development. -
Everyone Wants a Rescue Dog. Not Everyone Can Have One.
“You get a maltipoo in here and you’re likely to see a blood bath,” a shelter director said. -
Does Fluffy Really Want to Be an Adventure Cat?
With a leash and a harness, any feline can safely explore the great outdoors. But owners need to be mindful of signs of stress. -
People Are Taking Emotional Support Animals Everywhere. States Are Cracking Down.
More Americans are saying they need a variety of animals — dogs, ducks, even insects — for their mental health. But critics say many are really just pets that do not merit special status. -
Cat Declawing Ban Is Passed by N.Y. Lawmakers
The measure is for people who “think their furniture is more important than their cat,” a supporter said. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo would have to sign it.