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The Cutest Unlikely Animal Friendships

People always say "opposites attract," and that stands true in the animal kingdom as well. The only thing different about critter companions is that when two unlikely animals come together as buddies, it's almost too insanely cute for words. But we tried to describe the adorableness anyway. Check out the photographic…

Amazing War Hero Animals

Memorial Day is upon us, and before we fire up our backyard grills and celebrate the unofficial start of summer, we remember that this is the time to reflect on all of those who have died serving America. But not all war heroes are humans. Animals have been part of military service since ancient times. Here are 11 of the most…

Maru Turns Five!

He's growing up so fast! It's hard to believe that Maru, who has been sharing his life with us since 2007, is turning five years old today! In keeping with tradition, his owner mugumogu put together a video montage highlighting some of his most memorable moments from the last twelve months. It was another box heavy year for the squishy Scottish Fold, whose fame seems to grow in direct proportion to his roundness. Happy Birthday, Maru! RELATED LINKS: Behind The Viral Video: Oscar And His Chicks Catify Your Smartphone With Kitten Themed Wallpaper By Michael Koth Photography Cats And Dogs Party Together in UK Soft Drink Commercial Via I am Maru. ...

The executives at Johnson & Johnson can now add a very different usage to the product label for K-Y Jelly: kitten rescue. According to the Birmingham (U.K.) Mail, a stray calico kitten recently wedged her head in a tire and underwent an unconventional rescue using the personal lubricant. The curious kitty, now named Alloy, was discovered by a Birmingham, England homeowner, who recognized the feline as one of the feral cats from the area. The worried animal lover found Alloy by following the kitten's cries into a nearby shed, where she saw her stuck in the hole of a tire frame. RELATED: See more awesome animal photos on Pinterest. Follow PawNation now! The Royal Society for the ...

Finicky Cats (But Aren't They All?)

Your cat cries and whines as you make your way into the kitchen. "Oh, you're hungry, little one?" you ask, and as you crack open the wet-food can, your cat does that "dance of hunger," meowing all the way, watching your every move. But then you put the food in the bowl and what happens? The cat takes one sniff and walks away. How finicky! How rude! I have four loving cats, two of whom are very easygoing and will eat mostly anything they can get their little mouths on. (One eats pasta and the other eats Chinese food!) However, my other two babies are, well, more finicky. It's not so easy to gauge what they're ever in the mood for. Perhaps this has happened to you. Well, I have a few tricks ...

Pet Travel On The Rise

It's no surprise to The Jet Set Pets to read that pet travel is on the rise. Dogs in particular are traveling more than ever, according to a survey released by PetRelocation.com. PetRelocation.com, an international pet travel and pet transportation service provider, announced the results of its third annual Summer Pet Travel Survey. For 2012, travel trends have fluctuated, but overall the popularity of pet travel is holding steady and consumer demands are more specific than ever. Nearly Half of Pet Owners Will Travel This Summer 47 percent of respondents said they planned to travel with their pets within the next three months, and another 40 percent plan to travel within the next ...