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President-elect Joe Biden at the Delaware Humane Society on Nov. 17, 2018, the day he officially adopted his dog, Major. Stephanie Gomez Carter/Delaware Humane Association hide caption

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Biden's German Shepherd To Be Celebrated With 'Indoguration' Hosted By Animal Shelter

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A new leash on life: The ASPCA's Behavioral Rehabilitation Center in Weaverville, N.C., helps traumatized dogs learn to trust humans again. ASPCA hide caption

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1 Of A Kind Shelter Helps Traumatized Dogs Learn To Trust Humans Again

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Taco has kept Devin Green busy and her anxiety at bay. "I'm consumed with him more than the worries in my mind." Devin Green hide caption

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Pandemic Pet Therapy: What's So Special About A Critter Friend?

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President-elect Joe Biden's dog Champ stands during speeches at the vice president's residence in 2012. When the family returns to Washington, Champ will have to show his younger brother, Major, the ropes. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Justinian Huang with his dog Swagger in California. John Ruwitch/NPR hide caption

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Homeward Bound: Pets' Incredible COVID-19 Journeys To Reunite With Owners

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there's no evidence that pets can contract or spread the coronavirus. But you still may want to keep your dog away from other people right now. Max Posner/NPR hide caption

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For owners of rescue dogs of mixed breed heritage, it can be tempting to buy a DNA kit to get intel on your pup's ancestry. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images hide caption

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Sadie, a black, Australian labradoodle, is 7 years old. The idea that she's 49 in human years isn't right. Researchers now say she's closer to 62. Peter Breslow/NPR hide caption

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A New Way To Calculate Your Dog's Age

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