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Video: Video: Abandoned pups, kittens feel recession

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:25:01 GMT

Nov. 24: The Humane Society of Elkhart County is grappling with an influx of pets dropped off after hours in an area that has been hit hard by the economic downturn. Msnbc.com’s Carissa Ray reports. (msnbc.com)

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8 ‘extinct’ species found alive and kicking

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:48:36 GMT

Amid all the doom and gloom of an extinction crisis, a bit of fleeting good news appears every now and again, when a species thought gone for good surprisingly reappears.

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5,600 new species found in deep sea

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:40:43 GMT

A new report records 17,650 species living below 656 feet, the point where sunlight ceases. The findings were the latest update on a 10-year census of marine life.

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Send us photos of your pudgy pets!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:21:18 GMT

Do you have a fat Fido? E-mail us cute photos of your chubby pup, cat or pet and they might be featured on TODAYShow.com.

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Video: Miracle pup survives 3 months in wilderness

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:07:08 GMT

Nov. 20: "Mindy," a Maltese-poodle mix, survived more than three months in the woods of northwest Massachusetts, which is also home to owls, foxes, coyotes and bears. WKYC-TV's Paul Thomas reports. (NBC News Channel)

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Titan the Great Dane named world’s tallest dog

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:23:01 GMT

The Guinness Book of World Records officially says an ailing 4-year-old Great Dane named Titan from San Diego is the world's tallest dog. The gentle soul is blind, deaf and epileptic — and he stands 42.25 inches from floor to shoulder.

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Video: French hotel lets guests live like hamsters

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:54:13 GMT

Nov. 17: One French hotel is giving visitors a chance to see what it’s like to live like hamsters. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports. (NBC News Channel)

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Video: Croc crosses hippos, gets chomped

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:29:06 GMT

Nov. 17: A crocodile tries to cross a herd of hippos but gets attacked by the animals. TODAY’s Ann Curry reports. (Today Show)

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:29:06 GMT

Video: Make your furry friend famous

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:56:12 GMT

Nov. 13: Cathryn Long from the All Creatures Great & Small animal agency shares some tips on getting your pet into show business. (Today Show)

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Video: Snakes, gators slither on TODAY

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:50:50 GMT

Nov. 13: Alligator expert Tim Williams introduces Hoda and Kathie Lee to some slithery creatures. (Today Show)

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MIA dog found in Afghanistan after months

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:51:46 GMT

A bomb-sniffing dog that disappeared during a fierce battle in Afghanistan between Australian troops and militants has been returned to its unit after more than a year.

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Video: Bow wow! Meredith’s pooch gets a gig

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:10:54 GMT

Nov. 12: Meredith Vieira’s 6-year-old mixed breed dog, Jasper, goes to doggie boot camp before getting his chance in front of the camera. (Today Show)

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Want to own more than 3 cats? Get a license

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:28:33 GMT

How much feline is too much feline in the town of Dudley, Mass.? If you have four of the furry four-legged friends without special dispensation, you've gone too far. The town just made it illegal to own more than three cats without getting a $50 residential kennel license.

Video: Wild animals stop by TODAY

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:09:53 GMT

Nov. 11: David Mizejewski from the National Wildlife Federation introduces Hoda and Kathie Lee to some wild animals from around the world. (Today Show)

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Video: Dogs sniff peanuts for allergic kids

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:43:37 GMT

Nov. 10: Dogs are being trained to sniff out peanut products for kids with allergies. Sherry Mers, the founder of Angel Service Dogs, her daughter, Riley, and dog trainer Chris Jakubin explain how it works. (Today Show)

Cats are trainable — and that’s not a punchline

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:19:25 GMT

Training cats isn’t just for professionals — human or feline. The Michigan Humane Society has a Pawsitive Start program that uses volunteers to train cats in their shelter in useful and fun behaviors like the high-five and walking into a carrier.

He’s the presidential pooches’ right-hand man

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:15:05 GMT

Dale Haney has kept the White House grass green and the flowers blooming for 40 years, but he's cultivated something else just as important: relationships with the presidents' pooches. Haney has tended to all of them from Richard Nixon's King Timahoe to Barack Obama’s Bo.

Video: Deer gets stuck in lion’s den

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:42:55 GMT

Nov. 9: A deer ends up inside a lion’s den at the National Zoo on Sunday. Although staff were about to rescue it, its injuries were so bad that zookeepers decided it needed to be euthanized. TODAY’s Ann Curry reports. (Today Show)

In Taiwan, hotel for dogs isn’t just a movie

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:43:53 GMT

In America, “Hotel for Dogs” was just a family comedy film. But in Taipei, the fantasy has come true — complete with VIP suites, pools, salons, classes and playrooms — as two giant hotels aim to ease the problem of strays that has plagued the city for decades.

Marine bends rules to save dog found in Iraq

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:21:24 GMT

Marine Maj. Brian Dennis told the heartwarming story of Nubs, a stray mutt he managed to get to the U.S. from Iraq after the dog trekked 75 miles across the war-torn nation to be with his new buddy. “No one really knows how he did it,” Dennis said. “It was just amazing.”

Hail, Otto! Near 21, he’s now world’s oldest dog

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:04:17 GMT

Otto, a dachshund-terrier mix, is 20 years and 8 months old — that’s about 145 in dog years, his owners estimate — and he is being recognized for his great age by Guinness World Records.

Video: Painting pooch is dog-gone good

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:16:13 GMT

Nov. 3: Sammy, a service dog, is making a name for himself by painting pictures that are fetching nearly $2,000. He and Mary Stadelbacher, the president of Shore Service Dogs, visit with the TODAY hosts. (Today Show)

Dogs funnier than cats? Video show says yes

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:42:03 GMT

"America's Funniest Home Videos" has been going to the dogs for years, even if cats make it a game from time to time.

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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:42:03 GMT

Video: Facebook reunites dog with owner after 10 years

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:35:43 GMT

Nov. 2: After 10 year missing, Facebook helps reunite a lost dog with its owner. WRC's Jane Watrel reports. (NBC News Channel)

Video: Shark nearly bites another in half

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:48:38 GMT

Oct. 27: A 20-foot great white shark, so big it bit a smaller great white nearly in half, is lurking off the coast of a popular Australian beach. NBC’s George Lewis reports. (Today Show)

Slide show: Eye-popping bug photos

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:39:32 GMT

Photographer Thomas Shahan specializes in spectacular portraits of insects and arachnids, taken very up close and personal.

Slide show: Images: Glamourpuss: Cats in wigs

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:49:16 GMT

Fashionable feline divas strike a pose in wild and bright-colored wigs.

Girl, 4, reunited with dog rescued from well

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:18:06 GMT

Olar, S.C., is a quiet town whose fire department got only 60 calls last year — but when 4-year-old Olivia Hartzog’s German shorthaired pointer, Mollie, fell down a 33-foot-well, they sprang into action. “Mollie, you're OK!” Olivia cried as the dog came out without even a limp.

Slide show: Images: Pups on parade

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:30:55 GMT

From pugs dressed as pirates to a dachshund dressed as a caveman, see pets in fun Halloween costumes.

Video: Meet some real wild things

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:53:41 GMT

Oct. 22: David Mizejewski from the National Wildlife Federation introduces Hoda and Kathie Lee to some wild animals. (Today Show)

Video: Bass fishing is $50 billion business

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:16:50 GMT

Oct. 22: Bass fishing is exploding in popularity in the U.S., making it a $50 billion business. TODAY’s Jenna Wolfe looks at how the sport has changed. (Today Show)

Video: Panda cub gets doc visit at San Diego Zoo

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:57:55 GMT

Oct. 20: Veterinarians at the San Diego Zoo give an 11-week-old panda cub a checkup. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: Lucky coyote survives crazy ride

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:32:00 GMT

Oct. 20: A coyote struck by a car near the Nevada-Utah border gets stuck inside the grill of the car for more than eight hours and hundreds of miles. TODAY’s Natalie Morales reports. (Today Show)

Video: Up close with the world’s largest fish

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:22:21 GMT

Oct. 20: NBC’s Kerry Sanders heads to Mexico for the thrill of a lifetime – swimming with whale sharks. (Today Show)

Jackson kids make 2-legged dog their cause

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:54:22 GMT

Fuzzy Rescue’s CEO says that Jackson's children Prince and Paris reportedly had been so taken with Scooby-Roo that they had memorized Fuzzy Rescue's bio of the dog, and that they were interested in raising the $2,000 necessary to get Scooby-Roo his first cart.

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Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:54:22 GMT

Video: Giant jellyfish disrupt fishing off Japan

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:56:06 GMT

Oct. 19: Giant jellyfish disrupt fishing operations off Japan's coast. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. (msnbc.com)

Cat couture: Pets dressed in purr-fect style

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 15:59:18 GMT

Cats are officially clawing their way back into fashion. The designers behind United Bamboo reimagined Spring 2010 runway looks for their fashionable furry friends. Take a look at the adorable and funny images.

Slide show: Slideshow: Latest pet craze: Teacup pigs

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:10:40 GMT

These little piggies are so popular in England that they’re bringing up to $1,100 each. They’re called “teacup pigs” for their tiny size – and they’re adorable.

Adorable ‘teacup pigs’ are latest hit with Brits

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 13:19:24 GMT

These little piggies went to market — and became so popular that Brits such as “Harry Potter” actor Rupert Grint are porking over up to $1,100 apiece for adorable “teacup pigs” that grow to just 14 inches tall. “They make fantastic pets,” said breeder Jane Croft.

Video: Meet a dog who can read

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:10:54 GMT

Oct. 8: Lyssa Howells shows how her dog, Willow, can read commands off cards. (Today Show)

Video: Wildlife filmmakers give back

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:28:21 GMT

Oct. 8: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to wildlife filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert about their efforts to protect the lions and leopards who are the subjects of their many films. (Today Show)

Hot dog! Is 7-foot-long pooch a record holder?

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 21:01:56 GMT

Boomer may be a buster: Measuring 3 feet tall at the shoulders and 7 feet long from nose to destructive wagging tail, his owner thinks she may have the world's tallest living dog.

Shelter dogs shine in ‘101 Dalmatians’ musical

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 18:48:47 GMT

It's a wags-to-riches story: For a new live stage version of "The 101 Dalmatians Musical," the show's four-legged stars were plucked mostly from shelters. Soon, they'll crisscross the country in a tricked-out tour bus and boast a producer who has worked with David Copperfield, Janet Jackson, Barry Manilow and Britney Spears.

Cesar Millan: How to help your pup learn

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:17:10 GMT

The “Dog Whisperer” shares tips for the most natural way to train your four-legged friends, which can prevent problems with them later in life. An excerpt.

Tiger mauls man at Canada zoo

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 23:17:53 GMT

A man who broke into the Calgary Zoo and scaled a fence around a tiger exhibit is hospitalized with serious injuries to his arms after he was attacked by a tiger.

Slideshow: 8 amazing bionic animals

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:31:24 GMT

Life in dog years: More pets living longer

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:53:25 GMT

Veterinarians say it’s not unusual for some dogs and cats to reach 15 years or more, and they’re seeing more and more pets do so.

850 new species discovered living underground

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:44:39 GMT

Down under in Australia, down underground, scientists have found 850 previously unknown species living in subterranean water, caves and micro-caverns.

Video: Is this horse smarter than a 5th grader?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:37:06 GMT

Sept. 25: A retired racehorse spends his days at a California ranch where he has learned to count, spell, play catch and peek-a-boo. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown has the story. (msnbc.com)

Fuggedaboutit: Mob boss’ pet crocodile seized

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:22:05 GMT

Here's another of the Mafia's trademark offers-you-can't-refuse: pay or be eaten by a crocodile. Italian police say they have seized a crocodile used by an alleged Naples mob boss to intimidate local businessmen from whom he demanded protection money.

Couple who split up must share Dexter the pug

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:16:27 GMT

As any couple who's broken up knows, custody decisions involving the kids can be angst-inducing and painful. But what if the kid in question is a cuddly pug named Dexter? In this dog's case, at least, a judge has ruled that the former couple must take turns caring for him in five-week rotations.

TODAY’s 10 cutest cats in the country

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:15:52 GMT

Here they are, America! We asked you to select the cutest cats in the country, and TODAYshow.com readers responded by picking these 10 fluffy, furry felines as the winners!

Video: California cat is purr-fectly the tallest

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:03:20 GMT

Sept. 22: A Savannah cat from Corona, Calif., that stands 17 inches tall holds the Guinness record as the world's tallest domestic cat. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown has the story. (msnbc.com)

Video: Teen does animal impressions

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:16:04 GMT

Sept. 22: TODAY hosts meet 14-year-old Michael Moloney, who shows off his amazing animal impressions. (Today Show)

Cesar Millan adds doggie magazine to his pack

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:44:46 GMT

‘The Dog Whisperer’ has added a magazine, Cesar's Way, to his empire. The first issue came out last week, with one more planned this year and six more next year. Millan dominates the cover and the stories, but the 120-page debut issue is also chock full of information.

Slide show: Top dogs of all time

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:42:38 GMT

The American Kennel Club took a look back at how just nine breeds embodied America’s taste in canine companionship over the past 125 years.

Lucky the injured turtle gets coasters for feet

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:33:00 GMT

His name is Lucky, and it held true after the box turtle got his front legs chewed off by a raccoon: Thanks to the ingenuity of a veterinary surgeon, Lucky now skids along on plastic sliders where his legs used to be.

Video: Put your pet on a treadmill

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:33:25 GMT

Sept. 18: Steve Greenberg, author of “Gadget Nation,” shows off some great new products for pets. (Today Show)

Video: Turtles get military protection in Mexico

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:24:25 GMT

Sept. 18: Mexico's navy is patrolling the country's beaches to protect nesting Olive Ridley and Laud turtles from poachers. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: Meet the world’s most successful species

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:40:01 GMT

Sept. 17: SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Animal Ambassador Julie Scardina shows some animals that are great at surviving in the wild. (Today Show)

Chimps catch yawns from cartoon

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:03:47 GMT

In a bizarre twist on the odd phenomenon of contagious yawning, chimps have been found to yawn when they watch an animated chimp do so.

Video: Chimp is surrogate mom for cubs

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:13:20 GMT

Sept. 16: A 5-year-old chimp at a South Carolina wildlife preserve is caring for a baby puma and other cubs. TODAY hosts talk to Dr. Bhagavan Antle, director of The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species, about the chimp's maternal instinct. (Today Show)

A paw and a prayer: U.S. pilots save shelter animals

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:52:48 GMT

Lady Di is a lovely purebred collie with a pleasant disposition, just like lots of other dogs dumped at shelters in areas that lack anywhere near enough would-be owners. Unlike all but a lucky few of those animals, she got a plane ride away from death row.

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Giant pandas’ sex talk revealed

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:18:09 GMT

Discovery: Giant panda bleat calls, often emitted during the panda's mating season, have just been deciphered, according to new research.

Former ‘Bachelor’ hosts new doggy dating show

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:29:21 GMT

On his Internet-based series "America’s Next Top Dog: The Princess," Lorenzo Borghese is yet again searching for a perfect match, but this time the ladies-in-waiting are exclusively canine and the man wearing the bowtie is a dashing 7-month-old maltipoo named Bond.

Video: Puppy OK after tossed from window

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:31:06 GMT

Sept. 15: Two Fairfax, Va., residents are facing animal cruelty charges after a puppy was allegedly thrown from a second-story window during a domestic dispute. WRC-TV's Jane Watrel reports. (NBC News Channel)

Video: Surf's up for California canines

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:03:41 GMT

Sept. 14: Dogs catch the waves in Del Ray, Calif., for the annual “Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon” to raise money for a local animal center. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: Hippo adopted by Colombian zoo

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:22:33 GMT

Sept. 14: A baby hippo is adopted by a Colombian zoo at Hacienda Napoles' Park. The park is the former estate of Colombia's infamous cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. (msnbc.com)

The world’s most expensive dog cost $582,000

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:05:40 GMT

A Tibetan Mastiff is believed to have broken the record as the world’s most expensive dog — sold to a young Chinese millionaire for a mind-blowing $582,000.

Smoka the cat survives 26 days in fire debris

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:33:23 GMT

The cat's owner thought her pet was killed in a building blaze, but a demolition crew found her in the debris nearly a month later.

Video: Shark expert: Tagging great whites is ‘very fun’

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:03:35 GMT

Sept. 11: A number of great white sharks have spotted off the coast of Cape Cod, forcing the closure of beaches in the area. Greg Skomal, a marine biologist helping to tag some of these sharks, talks about what’s being done to study these creatures. (Today Show)

Dogfight! Women sue over lost pup reward

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:36:16 GMT

Two women are suing the dog's owner and two others for refusing to pay an advertised $1,000 reward for a Chihuahua named Wilfred.

Video: Keeping your pet expenses on a tight leash

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:55:47 GMT

Sept. 4: You don’t have to let the tough economy affect your pet. Animal Fair magazine’s Wendy Diamond has tips to help you and your pet save money until the fiscal crunch rolls over. (Today Show)

Video: Controversy surrounding wild horse roundup

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 11:55:56 GMT

Sept. 4: NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports on a heated debate in Wyoming over a plan to round up herds of wild horses. (Today Show)

Video: Porker of a pig weighs in at 400 pounds

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 15:38:40 GMT

Sept. 3: A pet pig tips the scales at 400 pounds. Msnbc.com's Becca Field reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: Could dinosaurs roam the earth again?

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 12:08:11 GMT

Sept. 2: Experts are looking into the possibility of cloning creatures that have been dead for thousands of years. NBC’s Keith Miller reports. (Today Show)

Video: The wild world of animals

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:47:19 GMT

Sept. 2: David Mizejewski of the National Wildlife Federation shows off some animals from around the world. (Today Show)

Dog is OK after rescue from drowning in well

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 13:39:41 GMT

Kujo, a 120-pound Presa Canario, is little the worse for wear after firefighters hauled him out of a 30-foot-deep abandoned well where he could have drowned during a rainstorm. “I was nervous,” admitted rescuer Travis Lambert. “He’s a big dog.”

The poop on Bo’s first months in White House

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:17:22 GMT

He has torn through magazines and stray socks, even sunk his teeth into the president's gym shoes. Charm school taught him to sit, heel and shake a paw on command. He spent his first summer vacation on breezy Martha's Vineyard.

Slide show: Shear poodle madness!

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:33:53 GMT

Yes, your eyes are playing tricks on you. These are not real buffalo, pandas and camels — but dogs creatively coiffed to look the part.

For relaxation, Japanese hop to a bunny cafe

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:29:44 GMT

Stressed-out Japanese seeking to unwind are hopping to a restaurant that serves cuddly pet rabbits alongside — and not on — the menu. The Usagi-to-Cafe in the city of Nagoya features rabbit decor, rabbit-shaped toys and dishes molded to look like rabbits.

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Video: Otter pups swim at Philly zoo

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:34:51 GMT

Aug. 28: Four otter pups take their first public swim at the Philadelphia Zoo. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown has the story. (msnbc.com)

Grrrrr! Bear climbs ladder, escapes skate park

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:52:45 GMT

A bear that wandered into an in-ground skateboard park and got stuck was rescued when officials lowered a ladder so it could climb out.

Video: Pandas pair with celebrities in China

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:47:30 GMT

Aug. 27: Pandas in Sichuan Province get some play time with celebrities from Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown has the story. (msnbc.com)

Video: Bronx-born gorillas move to Canada

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:40:37 GMT

Aug. 27: Canada's Calgary Zoo debuts ‘The Bronx Four.’ The gorillas had been quarantined since their arrival from the Bronx Zoo in May. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: Dog survives arrow shot

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:23:01 GMT

Aug. 27: An abandoned dog is up for adoption now that he is recovering from surgery that removed an arrow from his head. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. Editor's note: Photos in this video may be disturbing. (msnbc.com)

Top 10 hotel perks for pets

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:20:28 GMT

From five star dining to special spa services, pets are lapping up the luxury. Here is a list of the top ten hotel perks that pets can expect to enjoy during a stay.

Fans can get custom Vick jerseys for their dogs

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:22:42 GMT

For $39.99 plus tax and shipping at NFLshop.com, fans can order the new Philadelphia Eagles quarterback's No. 7 jersey with the name "VICK" on the back, the New York Daily News reported.

Secrets behind the amazing piano-playing cat

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:00:58 GMT

She’s the latest YouTube sensation: Nora, the musical feline who plays the piano like a Cat-erewski. And on Wednesday she proved she’s not a fake or a fluke by doing it on live TV. “This is her own thing; it’s not a trick,” said her piano-instructor owner, Betsy Alexander.

Video: 600-pound tortoise makes a big move

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:12:45 GMT

Aug. 20: Animal officials coax Rocket, a 609-pound tortoise, to a new home in Oklahoma. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports. (Today Show)

Hero Pet of the Year saved two from drowning

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:51:41 GMT

By sounding a yipping alarm on a beach, an alert Chihuahua named Chi Chi likely saved the lives of two senior citizens overcome by waves — and was crowned Reader’s Digest Hero Pet of the Year. “He was making a sound we never heard before,” said the dog’s owner.

Shelter: ‘Certified pre-owned cats, $0 down!’

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:14:22 GMT

The Michigan Humane Society's clever ad campaign is drawing attention to a problem affecting shelters all over the country: the large number of adult cats looking for homes. As the Certified Pre-Owned Cats campaign poster says, with no money down, no financing and no payments, these cats are "better than new!"

China one-dog law has owners hot under collar

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:09:02 GMT

For decades, most Chinese residents of the southern city of Guangzhou have resigned themselves to the country's strict one-child policy. Now, a similar restriction on dogs has got them howling mad.

Clever cat earns ‘high school diploma’ online

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:02:01 GMT

It was only a matter of time before a cat got an online diploma. But here's the real reason the cat, who received mostly As, got a diploma: to help the Better Business Bureau’s expose Internet diploma mills.

Woman rescues pit bulls and parolees

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:37:17 GMT

Tia Maria Torres started Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest pit bull rescue in the country, and began using the center to help ex-cons. It's been tough to finance, so she tried to open a brothel to pay the bills. Now she's turning to reality TV.

Scientists turn to pets in cancer fight

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:08:56 GMT

A new research field is growing, known as comparative oncology, which uses companion animals (mostly dogs) as models for human cancer.

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Freak show owner gets cash, no 5-legged pup

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:33:02 GMT

Thanks to a Chicago TV judge, a Coney Island freak show operator is up $4,000 but down a five-legged puppy.

California dog dubbed tallest in world has died

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:07:41 GMT

Gibson, the California dog dubbed the tallest in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records, has died after a battle with bone cancer.

Video: Bear beats the heat

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:35:42 GMT

Aug. 13: A bear in Southern California takes a dip in a backyard pool to cool down. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. (Today Show)

Homemade pet treats: Pupsicles, bark biscuits

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:20:45 GMT

Looking to spoil Fido? Forgo the usual bone for a homemade treat! Amy Stevens explains how to whip up healthy and tasty doggie dishes.

Video: He gets up close and personal with lions

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:12:10 GMT

Aug. 12: TODAY hosts talk to large predator expert Dave Salmoni about Animal Planet’s “Into the Pride” and meet his little lion friend. (Today Show)

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Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:12:10 GMT

Video: New film exposes dolphin brutality

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:04:12 GMT

Aug. 12: TODAY’s Ann Curry talks to director Louie Psihoyos about his new documentary, “The Cove,” which puts a spotlight on dolphin brutality. (Today Show)

Got a dog who hates storms? Try ‘thunderwear’

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:25:03 GMT

Dog owners who spend many a stormy night struggling to get some sleep while a panting, drooling, trembling pet climbs around on top of them know that the fear of thunder can be a tricky problem to solve. Earmuffs, head halters and swaddling attire are among the remedies that can help.

Dogs are as smart as toddlers, study finds

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 15:45:11 GMT

The canine IQ test results are in: Even the average dog has the mental abilities of a 2-year-old child.

Do you have a smart or clever dog?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:27:54 GMT

If you have an extremely bright dog who can obey unique commands or perform cool tricks, we want to know about it! Send us a photo or video and we might feature it on TODAYShow.com!

26-year-old Max may be world’s oldest dog

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:03:38 GMT

When Janelle DeRouen of New Iberia, La., heard about Chanel, the 21-year-old pooch who made headlines recently for being the world's oldest dog, she knew she had to set the record straight. After all, she has Max, a terrier mix who recently celebrated his 26th birthday.

Rachael Ray masterminds pet charity contest

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 20:46:22 GMT

Food Network star Rachael Ray is looking for 64 charities to compete in a $200,000 contest to find the most deserving pet cause in the country.

Video: Getting wild with animals

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 14:48:35 GMT

Aug. 7: Naturalist David Mizejewski introduces Hoda and Kathie Lee to some interesting wild animals. (Today Show)

Koala that survived fires dies in surgery

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 08:54:20 GMT

Sam the koala, who gained worldwide fame and sympathy when she was rescued during Australia's wildfires this year, died during an operation meant to save her from a life-threatening disease.

allDAY: Guide dogs provide owners with new lease on life

Video: Swimming with the belugas

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:08:04 GMT

Aug. 6: NBC’s Kevin Tibbles gets up close and personal with a family of beluga whales at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. (Today Show)

Video: Baby panda born at San Diego Zoo

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:39:45 GMT

Aug. 6: Giant panda Bai Yun gives birth to her fifth cub at the San Diego Zoo. Officials won’t know the sex of the baby for weeks. TODAY’s Ann Curry reports. (Today Show)

Top 10 pet-friendly cities of 2009

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 16:44:44 GMT

These cities have earned their bones based on the variety of pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, tourist amenities and pet events that will ensure that your pooch will have a grrreat time.

Gallery: Readers vote for the cutest cats!

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 00:10:12 GMT

TODAY readers share images of their feline friends.

Snuggies go to the dogs

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 21:45:24 GMT

First, they took over television with a viral commercial. Then pub crawls were devoted to them. Now, Snuggies have come for the dogs.

Video: Neigh! Runaway horse jumps over car

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:39:55 GMT

Aug. 5: Three runaway horses find themselves in the middle of oncoming traffic in Israel and one of the horses jumps over a car. TODAY’s Ann Curry reports. (Today Show)

Ex couple’s court fight for pug may change laws

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 15:42:59 GMT

Three years ago, Doreen Houseman and her fiancé, Eric Dare, broke up. Though they’ve settled many issues from their life together, a big question remains: Who gets their pug, Dexter?

Video: Dogs dress up for a good cause

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 15:41:20 GMT

Aug. 3: A group of fashionable doggies walk the runway to raise awareness for animal rescue. Wendy Diamond from Animal Fair magazine explains the pups' outfits. (Today Show)

Mr. Clucky may be evicted from condo

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:43:13 GMT

A celebrity rooster and Miami Beach tourist favorite named Mr. Clucky could soon be evicted from the studio apartment he shares with his owner and his hen girlfriend, Wallflower.

Hot water indeed: Cat escapes washing machine

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:17:33 GMT

A German cat has been rescued just in time from a washing machine that was embarking on a hot cycle. Unaware that their pet was inside, the owner's sons switched the machine on Friday morning — choosing the 90 degree Celsius, or 194 degree Fahrenheit, cycle.

Putty in their paws: Why we do what cats want

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:19:23 GMT

Cats are skimpy with affection, territorial and do a lot of taking and without much giving. So why do we put up with them? A pair of studies says we may not have a choice.