Topic: Pets

A Brief History of Popular Culture's Bad Idea Pets

Associated Press

A story going around this week about hundreds of Harry Potter fans abandoning the pet owls they foolishly adopted provides us with opportunity to revisit an important lesson: Stop adopting animals because they looked cute in a movie!

By Jen Doll

Feb 16, 2012

The 10 Most Ridiculous-Sounding Gourmet Pet Foods

​Our pets are officially eating better than we are, according to a New York Times story headlined "Boeuf Bourguignon Again?" (Subtitle: Pet Foods Go Gourmet).

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By Seth Abramovitch

Feb 11, 2012

Meet the Xoloitzcuintli, Plus 5 More Breeds Debuting at Westminster 2012

Six new breeds are poised to make their debuts at the Westminster Kennel Club's 136th Annual Dog Show, after having received official recognition from the American Kennel Club. Let's get acquainted with the frosh class!

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 2, 2011

What the Tweet?

Roadside Pet Stores, Alligator Week, and Pocket Tweets

Plus: Kate Moss's bingo secret

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By Adam Martin

Jun 28, 2011

Banned in San Fran: A Guide to What the City Has Rejected

The proposed pet sales ban is the latest in an alternately noble and ridiculous tradition

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By Adam Martin

Jun 17, 2011

After Joplin Tornadoes, 900 Pets Need Homes

Humane Society shelter plans massive 'adopt-a-thon'

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