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Animals are a vital part of the lives of human beings. Whether kept as pets or for work, the roles of animals are intertwined with ours.

Pets are animals kept for companionship and enjoyment. Dogs, cats, horses, and birds are some of the most popular pets. 63 percent of all households in the United States own pets. Families who are looking for a new pet might want to steer away from the cute kittens and puppies in the pet shops and consider adopting from an animal shelter.

Some animals are used primarily for work. Draft animals are those with great physical strength, such as elephants, horses, and mules, and they are used in countries all around the world. Other animals that have sharp senses or instincts are used for hunting, herding, and even helping humans (such as seeing-eye dogs).

On the internet, blogs about animals are extremely popular. Everyone loves sharing pictures and stories about their pets, or getting advice from other pet lovers. "I Can Has Cheeseburger" is one of the most popular blogs online, with people submitting pictures of cats and adding funny, misspelled "quotes" from the animals themselves.

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• New micro-endoscope may help detect tumours early

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 710
  London, Nov 21 (IANS) Physicians currently insert camera-equipped endoscopes into patients to hunt for visible abnormalities, such as tumours, on internal organs. Now, a researcher is designing one that is capable of seeing deeper and may even help detect tumours at earlier stages.Huikai Xie, associate professor of ...
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• Despite protests, mass animal sacrifice to go on as planned in Nepal

  
  L.A. Unleashed — Authority: 645
    Katmandu, Nepal -- A Hindu festival in which thousands of animals are expected to be sacrificed will go ahead as scheduled in southern Nepal despite protests, organizers said Friday. The Gadhimai festival, celebrated every five years, is attended by many Hindus from India as well as from Nepal. More than 200,000 ...
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• usb big panda speaker: truth in advertising

  
  technabob — Authority: 734
  Why can’t products just tell you what they are? Do we really need non-descriptive names like Wii, Kindle, Nook, and Droid to describe our gadgets? Really? Product naming doesn’t get much more concise and descriptive than this here thing, the USB Big Panda Speaker. Yep, that’s about it. ‘Nuff Said. The ...
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• Rosie, Two Views

  
  Painting a Dog a Day - Daily Pet Portraits by Kimberly Kelly Santini — Authority: 466
  FROM TOP: "Green Rosie" and "Violet Rosie," both 4" x 5", yellow lab portraits in acrylic on canvasboard, each $189. Inquiries may always come to me . "Green Rosie (Top)" sold. Rosie is one of the dearest girls ever, facing the battle of her life. She was recently diagnosed with Evans Syndrome, an ...
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• Another eyebrow dog

  
  Japan Probe — Authority: 654
  Forget about that last dog with eyebrows . Here’s Ran, a dog in Osaka with really thick eyebrows: — Akihabara News – Gadgetry from Japan ( Subscribe ) Dannychoo.com – Your portal to Japan ( Subscribe )
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• The psychiatrist is in

  
  Illustrated Life — Authority: 125
  Its interesting how non-artistic people view the world and need to be coaxed into seeing what we see. Im doing some commissions and find that individuals rarely have a vision of the final piece in terms of size and what they feel is value for money.  I try to steer them in the right direction, knowing almost ...
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• Juvy Hall bids farewell to Biscuit, Gizmo and Scout

  
  Pet Tales — Authority: 433
  It’s not everyday you sit among former gang members — their hands tattooed in blue ink — and some happy mutts. But so it was Friday at Juvenile Hall in Orange . Three last-chance mutts from the Orange County Animal Care shelter graduated with honors after completing a 12-week training program at the facility. ...
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• Wootinis Weekly Animal Crossing Diary

  
  GayGamer.net — Authority: 540
  Dear Diary,This week, Narnia had a celebration! Well, not an actual celebration, but there was an occasion marked, even if it was only quietly. On the flip side, it was also another sad week of loss. Im beginning to wonder if I smell or something. There has to be some reason why nobody sticks around anymore! I mean, ...
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• IS IT LEGAL TO SELL PET MEDICATION THAT YOU ANIMAL WON’T TAKE?

  
  Home Alone Critter Care of Columbia County, Oregon — Authority: 167
  I not long ago got an Rx for the suffering remedy for my dog. It did not lay good with his complement so he usually took 2 or 3 of the tablets. we still have roughly the thirty day supply as well as they have been utterly expensive. Was anticipating we could save someone a little income by flitting them along. ...
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• Guarding the mountain

  
  The Backside of Water — Authority: 127
  Youve been warned - a number of times actually - by the time you get to the platform at the station on your way up Everest....
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• Investments in a Jam?

  
  The Hedonistic Pleasureseeker — Authority: 128
  Because I had to feature the photo Today’s recessionomics lesson, via Gawker : We Americans just cannot get enough of that good Folgers coffee, Jif peanut butter, and Smucker jelly. It is peanut butter jelly time. In America. Now. And forever. Yes, Smucker’s stock has tripled since it’s acquisition of ...
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• Dogs Shot by Police

  
  From My Bottom Step — Authority: 144
  A London Police Service media release: On Friday November 20 2009 at 5:53 am Police were called to Elias Street near Elizabeth Street regarding two dogs running at large that had attacked and killed a cat. The dogs had also lunged at a male on a bicycle and chased a citizen who took shelter in his vehicle. ...
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• Rio’s SSPCA Drive Collecting Items for Shelter Animals

  
  The Rancho Cordova Post — Authority: 144
  Hello, my name is Rio and I’m working with the Rancho Cordova Animal Services to collect clean, gently used blankets and towels, new pet toys, and unopened pet food for the Sacramento SPCA.Collections will be taken up through 12/18/09 at two locations:Rancho Cordova City Hall : 2729 Prospect Park ...
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• Reward Offered For Info On Troy Kitten Shooting

  
  North Country Gazette — Authority: 540
  TROY—The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting a kitten with a pellet gun and leaving him to die in Troy.This marks the third case of cruelty to a cat since [...]
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• MOSES…….. internet licenses for Maine Outdoors

  
  Northwoods Wanderings — Authority:
  Moses The link will take you to the MDIFW website…….all you need is proof of previous licensing as the site will specify ….and a credit/debit card. It may be November….. but there are deer to hunt…….coyotes to shoot, and birds and bunnies to harvest. See you in the woods!!!!!!
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• PROTECTION DOG TRAINING – VICIOUS ANIMAL OR FAMILY PET?

  
  Home Alone Critter Care of Columbia County, Oregon — Authority: 167
  I was not long ago in the amicable environment where we was asked about my dog, Rocco. Rocco is my Rottweiler who has undergone endless insurance dog training. We were pensive in the contention about his precision as good as capabilities when we were overheard by an additional person. “Oh, we shouldn’t ...
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• The Flavorpill Mixtape V: Downloads from Beach House, Animal Collective, and Best Coast

  
  Flavorwire — Authority: 741
  Exciting news: Your latest Flavorpill Mixtape has arrived. Your ears are salivating. Your fingers are ready to click ctrl + left click and "save as." Eight essential downloads from this past week in music after the jump — all free for the taking! Take a listen, and then leave us a comment with what you think.Related ...
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• Homeless Animals Receive Special Holiday Gift

  
  The PETA Files — Authority: 635
  This week Windsor, North Carolina, officials cut the red ribbon that wrapped PETAs very special gift to animals in this small Southern town. For nearly a decade, PETA has been working with Windsor and other area towns to provide homeless animals in their care with better housing conditions and a peaceful end when ...
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• Dramatic Chipmunk Messenger Bag

  
  Neatorama — Authority: 790
  Remember the Dramatic Chipmunk Internet meme? Well, I don’t know what took so long, but the chipmunk (or prairie dog if you want to be technical about it) has made a come back of sorts. Behold the Dramatic Chipmunk Messenger Bag , made from thick faux canvas, with adjustable nylon strap. From the Neatorama Shop: ...
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• Jersey Mayhem: Villainous Vet Cops To Giving Bird Cold Shoulder

  
  The Awl — Authority: 732
  You know the old joke about the parrot and the freezer? A considerably less humorous version occurred in New Jersey, where veterinarian Mahmoud Hussein pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after the death of a Conure parrot outside the Howell Veterinary Clinic. As the Asbury Park Press reports, “The bird, named ...
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