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Loving Dogs In Toms River, N.J.
August 27, 2012 The Caregiver Canines program visits the elderly and those with Alzheimer's disease.
The Salt
East Coast Pumpkin Shortage Won't Dent The Canned Kind
October 5, 2011 Canned pumpkin is not just for pies anymore. Pet owners feed it to pudgy doggies to help them lose weight without feeling deprived. A similar principal of bulking up on healthy stuff applies to people diets, too.
Blog Of The Nation
A Loose Definition Of 'Service Animal'
March 3, 2011 Rhonda Kimmel wanted to take her dog, Maxx, everywhere she went. So, she went online and bought him a sweater that reads: Therapy Dog Maxx. Other pet owners claim their animals — from puppies to lizards — are service animals. And many people with fully trained service pets are not amused.
The Two-Way
If Forced To Choose, Some Would Stick With Pets Before Spouses
January 25, 2011 When confronted with an "it's me or the dog" ultimatum, it looks like about 1 in 7 Americans would go with Fido.