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Pets

Pet adoption is slowing — and money is a big reason why

Pet adoption is slowing — and money is a big reason why

  • Betty Lin-Fisher USA Today

Pet ownership is increasingly becoming more expensive, a recent Bank of America Institute analysis finds. 

From festival dogs to adventure cats, here are some summer pet safety tips

From festival dogs to adventure cats, here are some summer pet safety tips

  • Andy Jeffrey Port Huron (Mich.) Times Herald

As summer festivals, graduation parties and outdoor events fill local calendars, experts encourage pet owners to consider whether their furry friends are enjoying the experience as much as they are.

Planting a garden? Skip these plants toxic to dogs

Planting a garden? Skip these plants toxic to dogs

  • Amy DeYoung USA Today

In 2025 alone, ASPCA Poison Control staff assisted with over 12,900 plant exposures in dogs.  

Is it safe for your dog to run or bike with you?

Is it safe for your dog to run or bike with you?

    Your dog needs to exercise and so do you, but is it something you can safely do together? Experts are weighing in on the safety of running or cycling with your dog.

    AKC tips on how to read your dog’s facial expressions

    AKC tips on how to read your dog’s facial expressions

    • American Kennel Club

    Although dogs have facial expressions, it can be hard to tell what they are trying to communicate. Here are some tips.

    Photos of the 2026 Westminster dog show

    Photos of the 2026 Westminster dog show

    • Associated Press

    The Westminster Kennel Club hosted its 150th annual show, with Penny the Doberman pinscher taking home best in show.

    Dog shows: What are the judges actually looking for?

    Dog shows: What are the judges actually looking for?

    • Dr. Jerry Klein American Kennel Club

    What exactly is a dog show all about? Is it just a “beauty contest” for dogs? A competition for the flashiest or best-groomed dog?

    Common Thanksgiving foods can send your pet to the vet: What’s safe, what to avoid

    Common Thanksgiving foods can send your pet to the vet: What’s safe, what to avoid

      Eating just about anything comes with the territory on Thanksgiving, but you should use more discretion when it comes to your dog or cat.

      The AKC offers tips on finding the right veterinarian for you

      The AKC offers tips on finding the right veterinarian for you

        A good veterinarian will become your partner in helping your pet enjoy a healthy life, so choosing the right one is an important consideration.

        Puppy Bowl XXI: Here are the starters for Team Ruff vs. Team Fluff in 2025's adorable showdown

        Puppy Bowl XXI: Here are the starters for Team Ruff vs. Team Fluff in 2025's adorable showdown

          Team Ruff and Team Fluff will compete for the "Lombarky" Trophy at 2 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, Feb. 9 on Animal Planet with Puppy Bowl XXI.

          Indoor exercise with your pup: The AKC offers tips for winter activities to do with your dog

          Indoor exercise with your pup: The AKC offers tips for winter activities to do with your dog

            Although it can be difficult to find things to do in the winter, the American Kennel Club suggests the following tips to get through the season.

            How to keep your pets safe this holiday season

            How to keep your pets safe this holiday season

              Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe and healthy (and out of the ER) this holiday season.

              Photos: Cats and dogs don their best costumes for Halloween

              Photos: Cats and dogs don their best costumes for Halloween

                Check out a collection of photos of pets in their Halloween costumes, chosen by AP photo editors.

                5 fall-inspired pumpkin dog treats your pup will love

                5 fall-inspired pumpkin dog treats your pup will love

                  Your dog deserves everything, including the ability to enjoy pumpkin spice season with the rest of us. These pumpkin-flavored treats are a delicious and nutritious way to reward your pup this fall.

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                  Movies & Television

                  Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film

                  Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film

                  Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life

                  Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life

                  2026 Emmy nominations: See the full list of nominees

                  2026 Emmy nominations: See the full list of nominees

                  Looking for some summer fun? Visit a drive-in theater! | Streamed & Screened podcast

                  Looking for some summer fun? Visit a drive-in theater! | Streamed & Screened podcast

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                  Foods to help boost your immune system

                  Foods to help boost your immune system

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                  Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                  Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                  Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                  Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                  Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                  Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                  Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

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                  CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

                  Provided content. Four decades of medical advances have reshaped cerebral palsy outcomes, yet public perception lags behind the data. Here's what changed. 

                   

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                  Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                  Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                  Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                  Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                  Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                  Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                  Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                  Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

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                  Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                  Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                  Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                  5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                  5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                  Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                  Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                  Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                  Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                  Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                  Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                  Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

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