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Anchorage dogs test out masks that their owner acquired to protect their eyes against volcanic ash.

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  • Animals

Doggles and dog booties: Anchorage residents prep pets for volcanic explosion

Mount Spurr, which scientists say is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, is about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But ash clouds could reach the state's biggest city.

April 10, 2025
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By:
  • Nathaniel Herz
Drugs and medical devices for pets and other animals go through approval processes through the FDA. Staff handling parts of this work lost their jobs in the recent round of firings from the Trump administration.

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  • Health

FDA staff handling drug safety for pets and livestock lost jobs in Trump firings

The fired staffers were tasked with making sure medications given to animals work well and are safe.

February 19, 2025
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By:
  • Will Stone and
  • Sydney Lupkin
Pets At Home in Southend, U.K., is one retailer to be selling dog treats made from lab-grown meat.

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  • World

Bone appétit! Dog treats from lab-grown meat are hitting the U.K. market

Experts say a fifth of U.K. meat consumption is by pets, not people. If Fido eats lab-grown meat, they say, it could cut the country's carbon footprint.

February 06, 2025
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By:
  • Lauren Frayer
This image released by the U.S. Coast Guard, shows Connie the container dog, which was found trapped inside a shipping container on  Jan. 31, 2024.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: The life and work of Seuk Kim, pilot and animal rescuer

NPR's Scott Simon remembers Seuk Kim, a volunteer animal rescue pilot who died in a crash earlier this week, transporting several dogs.

December 01, 2024
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  • Scott Simon
Thomas Guzowski, 40, greets his senior dogs as they climb onto the bed on July 18, in Redlands, California.

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  • Business

Inflation is pinching Americans — but they are still splurging on their pets

Americans are being forced to cut corners as they deal with lingering inflation — just not when it comes to providing for their furry companions.

July 30, 2024
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By:
  • Lola Murti
Study participant Freddie sits next to a jar with an odor sample, then approaches a bowl to check for a treat.

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  • Animals

A study finds that dogs can smell your stress — and make decisions accordingly

Researchers made volunteers do public speaking and math on the spot, then showed them a calming video. Then, using sweat samples, glass jars and food bowls, they examined the emotional impact on dogs.

July 23, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
Georgia is home to several species of birds of prey. Photo by CO SCH

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  • Animals

Can hawks, owls or other Georgia birds lift & carry away small dogs? Here’s what to know

It may seem far-fetched to believe your pet could be carried off by a larger bird, but it can and does happen. In fact, Georgia is home to the main culprits when it comes to pet abduction.

July 17, 2024
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By:
  • Sundi Rose
Headstones of beloved pets are set with flower arrangements.

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  • Animals

Can I bury my pet in the back yard? Here’s what Georgia law says about home funerals

One of the most devastating events in a person’s life is the loss of a pet and pet owners are spending a lot of money on after life care for their animals.

April 24, 2024
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By:
  • Sundi Rose
A two-spot octopus, like the type an Oklahoma family brought home as a pet.

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  • Animals

Terrance the octopus came to live with a family. Then she laid dozens of eggs

The Clifford family was as prepared as possible to welcome Terrance the octopus. But there was one thing they missed: she was pregnant. And then she laid a whole lot of eggs.

April 10, 2024
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By:
  • Jordan-Marie Smith and
  • Sarah Handel
A dog tries on eclipse sunglasses in London in 2015. Experts say pets don't need eclipse sunglasses — in fact, quite the opposite.

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  • Animals

How to keep pets safe during the solar eclipse, whether at home or on the road

Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.

April 07, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
Scott Simon has a new, foster cat in addition to a dog and hamster.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Animals have overtaken our lives, and we're having a wonderful time

NPR's Scott Simon muses on his family's life with animals — a dog, a foster cat, a hamster in a hamster ball — and all that entails.

March 17, 2024
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  • Scott Simon
Goats, are you paying attention to our tone of voice? A new study tries to answer that question. It involved 27 goats, a loudspeaker and recordings of the phrase "Hey, look over here!"

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  • Animals

Hey lil' goat, can you tell the difference between a happy voice and an angry voice?

Dogs tune into the tone of human voices. Do livestock? To find out, goatologists ran an experiment using a hidden speaker that broadcast two versions of the phrase "Hey, look over here."

January 30, 2024
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By:
  • Marc Silver
A dog in a red sweater

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  • Animals

Georgia in Play Preview: Atlanta dog boutique sells luxury canine fashion as an expression of family

This Friday on Georgia in Play: Does your dog wear designer? Host Leah Fleming spoke with Ashley Carestia, founder of Bark Fifth Avenue, a luxury clothing company tailored for man's best friend.

November 08, 2023
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Chase McGee
Charlie the superdog is the only member of the King family who got two Halloween outfits this year. His other costume is a doughnut.

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  • Business

We're spending $700 million on pet costumes in the costliest Halloween ever

More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets.

October 31, 2023
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh
Liberty House

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  • Health

A domestic violence shelter in Albany will soon accept pets to get more survivors to safety

People experiencing domestic violence are half as likely to seek shelter if they can’t bring pets with them, but most shelters don't allow animals. 

October 19, 2023
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  • Sofi Gratas
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