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A dog is seen at Magic Theater Kennel Tuesday, March 24, in Ava, Mo. Owner Kirk McKinnell says he has worked with the state in recent years to improve his operation.State pledges to do more to crack down on bad dog breeders.






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April 1: A two-nosed bunny is delivered to a Connecticut pet shop. MSNBC's Millisa Rehberger reports.  (msnbc.com)It’s no April Fools’ joke. A baby bunny delivered to a Connecticut pet shop really does have two noses — and both have two nostrils.






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Young children appear to be at particular risk of dog-bite injuries to the head and neck, with most incidents happening during warmer weather, a study suggests.



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We asked some pet experts to give us the lowdown on what’s true and what’s not when it comes to dog and cat behavior and care.







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March 25: Chicago police remove 70 dogs living in deplorable conditions from a designer puppy mill. WMAQ's Anna Davlantes reports. (NBC News Channel)Authorities have removed as many as 70 puppies from a home on Chicago’s South Side, where police say some animals were stuffed into bird cages and living without food or water.






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Cassie Whittle, manager of Petland in Athens, Ohio, cleans a display window while entertaining a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The Humane Society of the United States is suing Petland Inc., accusing the pet store chain of orchestrating a scheme to sell sick puppies to unsuspecting consumers.The Humane Society of the United States has accused Petland Inc. of scheming to sell sick puppies to thousands of unsuspecting Americans.






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Taking a pet first aid class could make you a calmer owner — and save your critter’s life.



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Dennis Geary is shown with his dog, Astro, which was missing about nine years and showed up in Tennesseee. A German shepherd named Astro who has been missing from his family for more than 9 years is finally home.






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Advancements in medicine coupled with pets becoming more a part of families have increased the demand for serious animal surgeries.



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When pets and lovers clash, there can be fussing, fighting, snarling — and sometimes, peeing. A territorial dog or cat can make a new relationship messy. But jealousy can run both ways and it may be your partner who is seeing green over your love for your four-legged friend.






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