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For some who've lost an animal companion, the thought of burning it, burying it, or even surrendering it physically in any way is too much to bear. These people choose to freeze-dry their pets' bodies and keep them in their homes to remember the good years when the animal was still alive. It's an idea that's growing in popularity, and Amy Finkel is the documentarian who, with her film "Furever," is exploring the pet-preservation process itself as well as those pet owners who wish to continue owning their beloved pets after death. For many, maybe even most, the idea of preserving a dead pet is off-putting. When Paw Nation wrote about pet freeze-drying last year, several of you called it ...

Noah Berger, AP Miss Ellie, the World's Ugliest Dog 2009, passed away at the ripe old age of 17, reports USA Today's Paw Print Post. The Chinese crested hairless might not have looked like a million bucks, but she had a heart of pure gold. The odd-looking pup was a big time fundraiser for the Sevier County Humane Society in Sevierville, Tenn., raising over $100,000 for the organization. In fact, she even had her own day: November 12 is "Miss Ellie Day" in her hometown of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., AOL News reports. Other claims to fame include a few starring roles at Pigeon Forge's Comedy Barn and an appearance on Animal Planet's "Dogs 101," according to Paw Print Post. As the winner of ...