Lion, Tiger and Bear Become Pals

Oh my! At Noah’s Ark, a wild animal rescue center in Georgia, Baloo the black bear, Leo the lion and Shere Kahn the Bengal tiger are unlikely friends. The three, who were rescued from drug dealers 12 years ago when they were cubs, spend their days together in a small pen, where they cuddle and play ball.

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Celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week

It's National Pet Week and Be Kind to Animals Week -- yes, our fuzzy overlords are so powerful, they now get simultaneous celebratory weeks.

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New Device Can Track Lost Pets By Phone

Panic is probably the only way to describe it when you realize your dog or cat is missing.  People used to have put up posters, hoping someone would find their furry friend.

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For Pets' Quality of Life, Some States Better Than Others

Some dogs sleep outside and guard the house. Others have wardrobes and spend their day in a purse.  A new study shows that dogs and cats have a better chance at a long, healthy life in some states than in others. Louisiana and Mississippi offer the shortest average life span for dogs and cats, while pets in Colorado and Montana live longer, according to the 2012 State of Pet Health Report released by Banfield Pet Hospital, the world's largest veterinary practice.

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NYC Mayoral Hopefuls Express Support for Animal Rights

Bill de Blasio bragged that his two children were vegetarians.  William C. Thompson Jr. noted that he had a rescued cat.  Sal F. Albanese said his mother-in-law’s life was lengthened by the companionship of a Chihuahua named Joey.

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Hong Kong Risks Losing Its Pink Dolphins

Conservationists warned Monday that Hong Kong may lose its rare Chinese white dolphins, also known as pink dolphins for their unique color, unless it takes urgent action against pollution and other threats.

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Adopt A Pet In New York City

Every week The Huffington Post New York features city animals up for adoption, in partnership with Animal Care & Control of New York City.  A nonprofit organization, AC&C gives shelter to more than 30,000 dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals each year.  Interested in a new pet? AC&C has adoption centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, all open daily from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Frazzled by Finals? De-Stress with Fido

There’s just something about dogs that makes you feel good.  This week and next week, calming canines are helping relax Montana State University students who are preparing for final exams.“Paws to de-Stress” brings dogs from Intermountain Therapy Animals to Renne Library on campus.

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How Animals Mourn

For two years, Barbara J. King, a professor of anthropology at the College of William and Mary, has studied how animals react to death. In her new book, “How Animals Grieve” (University of Chicago Press), she argues that a wide variety of creatures including dogs and cats feel the pain of losing a loved one. Here, she explains why grief may be an emotion many animals share.

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Whales 'Pass on Hunting Techniques'

Humpback whales can pass a good idea on to each other in much the same way as humans, scientists have learned.  A new hunting technique invented after the whales were hit by a food crisis has spread to 40% of the humpback population off New England, US.

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