World's Largest Rodent As A Pet
Melanie Typaldos of Buda poses with her 100 pound pet capybera, Caplin, while Caplin wears his Halloween costume. The capybara, a relative of the guinea pig and the largest of the rodents, is a semi-aquatic native of South America. Caplin can be followed on http://gianthamster.com/ or on twitter at @CaplinROUS, where he has 2,700 followers.
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Wolfie Blackheart, 18 years old, in her home with Winrey, her wolfdog hybrid, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Blackheart, born Sarah Rodriguez, has received threats on her websites for severing a dog's head after the dog was already dead. She says she has an abiding love for taxidermy and isn't guilty of killing animals. She participates in BDSM and also believes she's a wolf.
Mike Schelin rides a motocross bike with his dog Opee, an 8-year-old blue merle Australian shepherd in Perris, Calif.
Faith was born with only two legs.
Some of the 97 basset hound residents at Daphneyland, a basset hound rescue in Acton, Calif. The recession hit rescues and shelters in states like California, Texas, Florida, Nevada and Arizona hardest.
Brody, a 4-month-old domestic medium-hair cat, gives a "high-five" to his personal trainer as part of the Pawsitive Start program at the Michigan Humane Society.
A sign in front of the Covenant Presbyterian Church welcomes parishioners with their dogs for Sunday services in Los Angeles.
Horse trainer Karen Murdock plays with her horse, Lukas, in Walnut, Calif. Murdock helped him forget years of abuse and taught him tricks that have made the pair a popular Internet draw.
Tillman the skateboarding bulldog rides at the Lone Star Pet Supply Show at Freeman Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. He owns the Guinness World Record for fastest skateboarding dog.
ACS officials believe that someone abandoned a pack of Chihuahuas along the highway -- an illegal act anywhere in Texas.
Patrick Ivison, 15, is greeted by Ricochet, his golden retriever surf dog partner, upon his arrival at Cardiff State Beach for a surfing session in San Diego.
Ten years ago, it was hard to find a Halloween costume for a cat, dog or duck. Today they are everywhere from the dollar stores to Beverly Hills boutiques. Offline or on, there are costumes galore.
Joel Slaven, owner of Joel Slaven's Professional Animals, spends a moment with Tanner, one of the many dogs set to star in the national tour of "The 101 Dalmatians Musical" during a rehearsal at a training facility in St. Cloud, Fla.
A Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and trainer Melissa Ness of Ramona, Calif., compete in the diving dog competition of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Mo. on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. Smoke placed first in the event.
Two Pugs in matching pumpkin scarves take a tour of Pawderosa Ranch on Clydeville Road, the site of mySA.com's Pics For Paws event on Sept. 26.
Ringo, a 3-year-old black Labrador retriever, used as an off-leash bomb-sniffing dog, stands with U.S. Marine Corps dog handler Lance Cpl. William Childs at U.S. Marine Combat Outpost Geronimo in Afghanistan.
A sleeved blanket for dogs is modeled in the Snuggie fall 2009/winter 2010 collection show during Fashion Week in New York.
Six-month-old Bo is shown at the White House in Washington. Bo has completed his first 100 days as First Dog of the United States.
Rolex, a 2-year-old Brittany Spaniel, and Athena, a German Shepherd, stop by the doggy-treat table on Monday, July 6, 2009. Animal Care Services hosted Hot Dogs for Hot Dogs in support of Dog Awareness Week.
Foster pet program a lifesaver
Officials are citing the foster care program as crucial to stopping the killing of healthy, adoptable animals by 2012.
Social networking for the furry set
Cynthia Frank is one of a growing number of pet owners using social networking sites to show off their animals and connect with other pet lovers.
Backyard optional: City pets need love, exercise
Suzanne Cole didn't give it a second thought when she was preparing to move from Kansas City to New York City. Of course her Irish setter would share her 450-square-foot apartment in Manhattan.
Groups offer temporary homes to military pets
When Maj. Randall Baucom received word that the Army was sending him to Iraq in 2006, he immediately began to worry about what he would do with his two mixed-breed dogs.
Dog grooming takes skill, patience, love
Dog owners who want a groomer should seek out a professional if possible, said Gail Buchwald of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Pet Project
These special friends need special homes
Homeless pets suffering from illness and injury can be a drain on rescuers' resources. But compassionate people willing to help the "special needs" cases through donations and/or adoption can make things brighter for all concerned.
FDA health alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares dog treats
Jan. 14: The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Recalled cat food sickens 21 cats
Dec. 1: A Missouri company said its recalled dried cat food has sickened 21 cats and the pet food was distributed in multiple states in the South and along the East Coast.
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