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News Articles: Pets

Puzo the pug has provided his owner Jake an endless source of relief and affection during his journey west out of Kharkiv, Ukraine.

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  • Animals

The power of the dog and how pets are helping Ukrainians cope with war

Hundreds of thousands of pets are estimated to have crossed into countries neighboring Ukraine since the war began.

March 12, 2022
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  • Fernando Alfonso III
A Hong Kong hamster that evaded the cull.

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  • Global Health

Coronavirus FAQ: Are pets a threat? My immunocompromised pal had COVID. Can I visit?

Hong Kong's hamster cull has people wondering if they can catch SARS-CoV-2 from a pet. And here's a human dilemma: Is it risky to visit an immunocompromised individual who recently had COVID?

January 31, 2022
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  • Marc Silver
As offices reopen, workers are scrambling to adjust their pets to life outside of the home.

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  • Business

You Adopted A Pandemic Pet. Now You're Going Back To The Office. What Next?

The luxuries of remote work were temporary for many. As workplaces reopen offices and resume in-person operations, pet owners are scrambling to adjust to a new routine.

July 23, 2021
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By:
  • Savannah Sicurella
A cicada that have been living underground reemerges in Washington in May.

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  • Animals

No, You Don't Need To Be Worried Your Dog (Or Cat) Is Eating Cicadas

An expert weighs in on the potential harm of this summer's most prominent critters when dogs or cats eat them

June 05, 2021
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By:
  • Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Taco has kept Devin Green busy and her anxiety at bay. "I'm consumed with him more than the worries in my mind."

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  • Health

Pandemic Pet Therapy: What's So Special About A Critter Friend?

"Relationships with animals are simple," notes one researcher. In a year when life feels fraught, pets have been healers, helping human companions get exercise, quell anxiety and make new friends.

November 23, 2020
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  • Patti Neighmond
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  • World

Homeward Bound: Pets' Incredible COVID-19 Journeys To Reunite With Owners

Travelers were stuck without a way to get back to their pets amid coronavirus travel restrictions. Now expats in China are chartering a flight to bring dogs and cats over to their owners.

July 15, 2020
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  • John Ruwitch
Later this year, two Georgia veterinarians will star in a reality TV show on National Geographic.

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  • Animals

Georgia 'Critter Fixer' Veterinarian Gets Own National Geographic TV Show

Later this year, two Georgia veterinarians will star in a reality TV show on National Geographic. The Critter Fixers will follow the lives of doctors...

June 11, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick is proposing legislation that would protect people from a lawsuit if they damage a vehicle to rescue an animal in danger.

Law Would Protect Those Who Break Into Hot Cars To Save Pets

A Georgia lawmaker is seeking protection for people who break into cars to rescue pets in hot weather. Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick is proposing legislation...

February 18, 2019
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  • Associated Press
The St. Marks River overflows into the city of St. Marks, Fla., ahead of Hurricane Michael, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The hurricane center says Michael will be the first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle.

Bracing For Hurricane Michael's Landfall In Georgia

Hurricane Michael makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday. The hurricane is expected to later hit Southwest and Central Georgia, according to the...

October 12, 2018
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor

On Second Thought For Monday, May 7, 2018

Pollution and global warming rank near the top of environmentalists' growing list of concerns. But according to the Environmental Protection Agency,...

May 08, 2018
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  • Sean Powers ,
  • Tony Harris ,
  • and 4 more

On Second Thought For Thursday, April 12, 2018

As the weather warms up, you may spot more outdoor cats in your neighborhood. For pet owners, raising a cat to be indoor versus outdoor is a very...

April 12, 2018
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  • Sean Powers ,
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • and 5 more

What Your Dog Really Thinks About You

On this “ Two Way Street ,” we’re talking about what dogs think and feel with a neuroscientist who has spent years studying them— Dr. Gregory Berns ....

March 01, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
On Second Thought producer Sean Powers has trained his cat Alonso to walk outside on a leash, so he can be outdoors without being unattended. Here's Alonso next to a large dog at a coffee shop in Atlanta.

The Great Cat Debate: To Roam Or Not To Roam

A new book has fueled the indoor-outdoor cat debate by calling for the removal of all outdoor cats by any means necessary. The authors say feral and...

October 26, 2016
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea and
  • Sean Powers
From left to right: Bitter Southerner Editor Chuck Reece, On Second Thought Host Celeste Headlee, Kennesaw State University Professor Roxanne Donovan, Athen's Warehouse Executive Director Bee Nguyen, and conservative radio host Greg Williams

The Breakroom: Pet Custody, Eye Rolling, And How Trump Divides Families

The Breakroom comes together to discuss the week’s news, including tuition for sports and whether the viewing habits of our politicians matter. Joining...

May 20, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Linda Chen

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