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AP Photo/Katy Winn Robert Pattinson Adopts a Rescue Dog to Deal With Loneliness in Hotels Twilight star Robert Pattinson recently adopted a stray dog to be his travel buddy when filming in remote locations. In rags-to-riches fashion, his new puppy went from living at a shelter to private jet-setting. Pattinson told ContactMusic.com that his new spoiled pet will help keep him company. Pets Help Sell Manhattan Apartments The real estate market may be suffering, but some agents have found a new secret weapon to selling: cute pets. The New York Times reports that well-behaved pets of all kinds can be a valuable selling tool and help potential buyers feel more comfortable in a space and -- ...
Dick Van Dyke Rescued by Porpoises Dick Van Dyke, the world's most charming chimney sweep, shared a story on "The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson" last week about how he once fell asleep on his surfboard, was carried out to sea, and was ultimately rescued by porpoises, reports the Washington Post. He swears it's true, and we swear we would like him to join us for dinner so he can regale us with more awesome stories. Shanghai Considering One Dog Per Family Policy China restricted families to one child per couple 30 years ago. Now Shanghai is considering applying the same population-restriction policy to dogs, according to AOL News. Supporters claim that this law, in addition to requiring ...
United States Postal Service Stamps Spotlight Shelter Animals Set to debut April 30, these adorable 44-cent stamps promote shelter animal awareness and encourage adopting homeless animals. The stamps will be available for purchase at your local post office, or pre-order online. ASPCA Donates $1,000,000 To NYC Homeless Pets Through the nonprofit Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, a coalition of animal rescue groups, the ASPCA will funnel a million bucks to help the city's needy animals. While the NY Daily News reports that it's not yet clear whether any of those funds will aid the recently slashed budget of New York City Animal Care and Control (the nonprofit currently contracted to run ...