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6 Tips For Getting Your Dog Ready For Your Return To The Office

As people get back to in-person work, it may be a difficult transition for dogs and their owners. One tip from a veterinarian: Don't make a big deal about leaving and coming back home. Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

6 Tips For Getting Your Dog Ready For Your Return To The Office

As people get back to in-person work, it may be a difficult transition for dogs and their owners. One tip from a veterinarian: Don't make a big deal about leaving and coming back home.

6 Tips For Getting Your Dog Ready For Your Return To The Office

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Wednesday

A Dog Café Has Created Connections And Community During The Pandemic

Clifford and his owner, Amanda Rong, are frequent "patrons" of StarPups Cafe in Toronto. Amanda Rong hide caption

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A Dog Café Has Created Connections And Community During The Pandemic

From dog biscuits to beef liver bites, StarPups Café in Toronto has more offerings than you can shake a stick at — and it also has those. There's a "stick library" with sticks of all sizes.

A Dog Café Has Created Connections And Community During The Pandemic

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Friday

Man's Ancient Friend: 6,000-Year-Old Dog Remains Found On Arabian Peninsula

These 6,000-year-old remains found buried alongside humans are believed to be the earliest example of dog domestication on the Arabian Peninsula. Royal Commission for AlUla, Discovery and the University of Western Australia hide caption

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Man's Ancient Friend: 6,000-Year-Old Dog Remains Found On Arabian Peninsula

As archeologists in Saudi Arabia excavated an ancient tomb last year, they were surprised to find what's believed to be the earliest example of dog domestication in the region.

Man's Ancient Friend: 6,000-Year-Old Dog Remains Found On Arabian Peninsula

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Friday

Next Pandemic: Scientists Fear Another Coronavirus Could Jump From Animals To Humans

A researcher with Franceville International Medical Research Centre collects bats in a net on November 25, 2020 inside a cave in Gabon. Scientists are looking for potential sources for a possible next coronavirus pandemic. Steeve Jordan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Next Pandemic: Scientists Fear Another Coronavirus Could Jump From Animals To Humans

Researchers worry another coronavirus will spill over from a bat or some other creature. They're hunting for sources — and finding evidence that a new pandemic could be around the corner.

Next Pandemic: Scientists Fear Another Coronavirus Could Jump From Animals To Humans

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

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

On Sunday, the Delaware Humane Society will honor the "wags to riches" journey of the future first dog with a virtual ceremony. The Bidens adopted Major from the shelter in 2018.

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

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Thursday

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

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

The ASPCA's Behavioral Rehabilitation Center works with severely fearful dogs rescued from puppy mills and hoarders. The shelter has an 87% success rate in rehabilitating undersocialized dogs.

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

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Sunday

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

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?

"Relationships with animals are simple," notes one researcher. In a year when life feels fraught, pets have been healers, helping human companions get exercise, quell anxiety and make new friends.

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

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Saturday

Major And Champ Are Major Champs In This Election: Dogs Return To The White House

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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Updates: 2020 Election Results

Major And Champ Are Major Champs In This Election: Dogs Return To The White House

A long tradition of presidential pets will be revived in January. And a little history will be made, too: President-elect Joe Biden's younger dog will be the first rescue dog in the White House.

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

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

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The Coronavirus Crisis

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

Travelers were stuck without a way to get back to their pets amid coronavirus travel restrictions. Now expats in China are chartering a flight to bring dogs and cats over to their owners.

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

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