Are Two or More Cats Better Than One?
When advertising copywriter Angie Dunne brought her two kittens home from the shelter last year, she already knew they got along. "The people at the animal shelter told me they really gravitated toward each other, that they played together all the time," says Dunne. "I'd actually planned on adopting only one cat, but I was convinced that they shouldn't be separated. Now I couldn't imagine one without the other."

Teresa Chagrin: PETA weighs in on feral cats
Feral cats are domesticated and depend on humans for survival. On their own, feral cats routinely freeze to death; starve; suffer and die of untreated injuries, infections and contagious diseases such as rabies; are poisoned, shot and drowned by people who don't want them on their yards; hit by cars; and worse (Story, "Feral feline problem now life-or-death issue," Saturday).

New Proof Dogs Can Imitate
That "aha" moment, when an idea suddenly clicks, isn't just reserved for people. Dogs also observe and learn, particularly from one another. Ana T. Pieruccetti, president and CEO of Dallas-based Lucca Bella Doggie Spa & Boutique, has witnessed this dog curiosity on a number of occasions. For example, Bailey, one of the dogs that visits Pieruccetti's spa, watched as another dog, Katie, ran through a play tunnel and received a treat. Recognizing the connection, Bailey quickly followed suit. For Pieruccetti and others with expertise in dog behavior, this ability is not surprising. But until recently, there wasn't definitive proof of what most dog owners know -- canines are canny.

Misbehaving Cats Need Schooling
Spraying urine, avoiding the cat box and clawing furniture are just a few kitty behaviors that can grate on the nerves of even the most fervent feline admirers. While these actions make perfect sense to cats, some owners are convinced their cat isn't normal. Others go so far as to think their wayward pet is rebelling or misbehaving out of spite. Perhaps, in frustrated moments, you've felt that way, too. What you may not realize is that you could inadvertently be the cause of your cat's reform-school behaviors.

Dog Blood Banks Save Canine Lives
Checkers and his owner, veterinary technician Bonnie Heitz, acted as heroes, even though their names never made the headlines. While this pair may not be familiar to you, Checkers, the Australian Shepherd from Concord, Calif. donated blood to save the lives of countless dogs that required blood transfusions to treat trauma, cancer, and other life-threatening conditions. These dogs were given a second chance because of Checkers, who passed away at a ripe old age in 1990. Both he and his owner helped inspire additional canine blood donations, which have since led to organized dog blood banks nationwide

Feral dogs euthanized; charges weighed after maulings
LEXINGTON - The dogs that authorities say killed a University of Georgia librarian and her elderly husband Friday night were euthanized Tuesday at the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter by court order.

Feral feline problem now life-or-death issue
The Athens Area Humane Society will stop accepting feral cats next year, and local officials may turn to a controversial method of neutering and feeding the thousands of wild cats that roam the city.

Officials to discuss stray cats
Athens-Clarke officials will meet this week to begin to figure out how they will deal with unwanted tame cats after the nonprofit that was taking them in stopped providing the service.