Thirteen bald eagles were found dead in a field. This is what killed them.

The eagles were poisoned by the highly toxic chemical carbofuran, which was removed from the market in part because of its lethality to birds.

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A way without words: Interpreting canine gestures

A new study is one of the first to record and analyze the referential communication abilities of dogs when interacting with people.

www.americanveterinarian.com

Las Vegas pet shop rules imposed, changes when you buy Fido

Pet shops in Las Vegas are under the microscope after legislation to ban the sale of live animals passed, then was repealed, and has now taken a new form.

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Veterinarians warn of spike in puppy illnesses

San Diego veterinarians are warning pet owners about a surge in viral infections and other potentially life-threatening health problems affecting puppies purchased on some websites.

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'Tennessee Dog Whisperer' killed self over fear of losing rescue, sister says

"The Tennessee Dog Whisperer” —known for his ways with canines — killed himself, and now his sister and mother are working to keep his dog rescue open.

www.knoxnews.com

Mountain lions in Nebraska — is a mountain lion really a lion? Here's what you need to know

Nebraska's wildlife agency will head west Friday to gather input on holding its first mountain lion hunting season in five years.

www.starherald.com

'Overdogged': Animal shelters face an increase in dogs, kittens

Summer is finally here, and that means more ice cream and more beach parties - but, sadly, it also means more animals in need of a home.

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PHOTOS: Meet the dogs and cats of the DC Council

There's never a bad reason to run a gallery of pet photos.

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Dog misses his old cat until a tiny kitten shows up needing a mom

Ralph the dog was missing his best friend, Ruby the cat, after she passed away two months ago. When his owner Kara talked to him about getting another cat, he wagged his tail and answered with high-fives.

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Support for pet food watchdog from company implicated in dog illness and deaths

Mars Petcare, the company implicated in more than 100 Australian dogs falling ill after eating one of its products, says it supports the introduction of an industry watchdog.

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Veterinarians warn of deadly dangers for pets this summer

Veterinarians are cautioning pet owners of dangers associated with rising temperatures during the summer months.

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Delta limits emotional support animals, prohibits pit bulls as service or support animals

Delta Air Lines will limit each passenger to one emotional support animal and will prohibit pit bulls as service or support animals on flights, effective July 10.

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Kennewick trapper lies about releasing coyote pup, drowns it

A Kennewick trapper lied to a homeowner and a police officer about releasing a coyote pup after removing it from a Kennewick house. He drowned it instead.

www.tri-cityherald.com

Tiki the wayward toucan returned to Florida botanical garden

Tiki, the 2-year-old toucan that flew the coop more than a week ago, was returned to the wildlife sanctuary at Flamingo Gardens in Davie Wednesday.

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Five rescued circus tigers retire to Isle of Wight Zoo

Antonella, Natasha, Zoppa, Girona and Mondo are headed to a proper and permanent island home.

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Dog lover gets skewered online over the 'neutered' tattoo he received in solidarity with his rescue dog

"I don't like it when people tattoo their pets, and Bear is my best friend. I decided that I wanted to have the same scar," the dog's owner wrote on Facebook.

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California couple finds bearded dragon in Walmart delivery, decides to adopt him as a bonus item

A California couple found a large lizard in their package after ordering a bicycle online from Walmart for their grandchild.

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