Take your dog to work day

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There’s no doubt you’ve heard of Take Your Child to Work day. Now, you can bring your other child – the one with four legs – into the office. This year, Take Your Dog to Work Day is June 22. Continue reading

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Josh Duhamel and PetSmart’s video contest to save 10,000 pets

By Jessica Rinaldi, for USA TODAY

In the Transformers movie, Josh Duhamel helped save humanity. Now, the actor turns his eye to saving man’s best friend. The actor has partnered with PetSmart Charities to launch the “High-Five for My Pet Adoption Video Contest,” which commemorates the five million … Continue reading

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Endless pet videos from The Pet Collective

Pepe the Pug from 'The UnAddoptables,' a series on The Pet Collective YouTube channel. Photo: The Pet Collective YouTube

Want to distract yourself with adorable and entertaining videos of pets? Then visit The Pet Collective on YouTube for several unique mini-series featuring your favorite furry, feathered and scaly friends. Continue reading

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Pet News: Loyal dog, bears abound, pet sunscreen, kitten tail toy

By Glenn Grainger, Zebra Studios/HO

Dog’s loyalty tested at rest stop: Dogs are known to be loyal, but Rambo, a 9-month-old Yorkie, takes that trait to the next level. When Rambo’s owner mistakenly left him at a rest area in Hannibal, Mo., Rambo waited two whole … Continue reading

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What happens when a pug can’t get his tennis ball?

By Marc Piscotty, for USA TODAY

Dog: 0. Tennis ball: 1. Check out these entertaining photos of a “crazy-faced” black pug as he spots a tennis ball.

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Pet News: Travel safety, video for vet and pet cougar

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Is your pet a driving distraction? Have you ever caught a glimpse of Fido, his head out the car window (remember this video?) or seen a dog wedged between a steering wheel and owner? Safety officials – for people and pets – … Continue reading

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June is Adopt A Cat Month

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USA WEEKEND’s contributing editor Steve Dale says June may be the most important month of the year for pet adoption. Continue reading

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One Million Paw March coming this summer

What started as a regional event in Los Angeles last year is being turned into an annual nationwide event featuring one animated canine, Scooby-Doo, and one very real canine expert, Cesar Millan. See Cesar Millan’s message about the National Family … Continue reading

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My advice: Don’t buy chicken jerky treats from China

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Steve Dale, USA WEEKEND contributing editor, sounds off on a potential doggie hazard. Continue reading

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Microchips save 1 million pets

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Steve Dale, USA WEEKEND contributing editor, explains why all pets need microchips. Continue reading

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