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WA biologists capture two wolves
Washington state Fish and Wildlife biologists and wolf experts from Idaho captured what they believe are two wolves Friday in western Okanogan County, a development that could confirm the first wolf pack in Washington since the animals were eradicated decades ago.

Baby panda adopted and nursed by cat dies
Amsterdam's Artis zoo says a baby red panda adopted by a zookeeper's cat after being rejected by its mother has died.

The Big Blog: PETA releases top 10 animal-friendly superheroes
While we humans are hemming and hawing over "Batman" this week, others have a different take on the superhero universe.

Afraid of laundry? You will be after reading this
Mara Ranger will be a little paranoid doing laundry now. When she was removing clothes from the washing machine at her Maine farmhouse Wednesday, the clothes moved. She told WMTW-TV, "I jumped back" and saw a snake. She quickly shut the lid and called for help.

Researchers report toadfish sing to attract mates
It's not exactly Tony serenading Maria in "West Side Story," but for all their homeliness toadfish also sing to attract mates. OK, singing may be a stretch; it's more of a hum. But it turns out to be useful, for science as well as the fish.

Indonesian man dies of bird flu
An Indonesian cargo worker died of bird flu, relatives confirmed Thursday, raising the unofficial toll in the world's hardest hit nation to 111 in three years.

Ex-mayor's plea deal ends Texas dognapping case
A former small-town South Texas mayor accused of secretly keeping her neighbors' dog after telling them the pet died has reached a plea deal.

· Book Review: Author's love affair with terriers more than skin-deep
· New Zealand teen saved from hunting dogs
· Nothing humane about a concrete gas can
· Bear breaks into Colorado electronics store
· 'Lucky' koala bear survives head-on car collision
· House approves fish stocking in North Cascades
· Wis. woman accused of placing dead rat in food
· 5 hurt in year's last Spanish bull run
· More than 100 dogs, carcasses seized from home in Lind, WA
· U.S. House leader opposes proposal
· Police: Man made up Martha's Vineyard shark tale
· Feds say no to aid for salmon fishermen
· The Big Blog: Protest Du Jour: Free the elephants!
· Great white shark reported at 'Jaws' filming site
· Preble's mouse still threatened in Colo., not Wyo.
· Fashion bug: Teens turn dead cicadas into jewelry
· Israel, Hamas trade cows for calm as part of truce
· Slaughter begins in Calif dairy herd exposed to TB
· House moves to keep shark fins out of fancy soups
· Experts joined by students in goose research
· In poll of pet owners, McCain tops Obama
· Agent: Man accused of buying fish toxin sought hit
· Court denies rehearing in Wyoming eagle case
· Animal rights protesters torment scientists
· Flap over fake tiger pix shows divide in China
· Rescuers watch for entangled whale in Juan de Fuca
· Beekeepers coming to West Virginia for conference
· Panda moved after China quake gives birth to twins

On the web

Seattle Animal Shelter
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AKC News
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Yahoo! News
· Abandoned Pets Make Purr-fect Companions (WXYZ-TV Detroit)
· SA pets also feeling economic pinch - SPCA (Independent Online)
· Bunnies are pets too, you know! (Helena Independent Record)
· Canines, other pets need protection from heat (The Daily Item)
· Canines, other pets need protection from heat (The Daily Item)

MSNBC
· Dutch house cat adopts rejected red panda
· Teaching your dog to swim safely
· Animal shelter mistakenly euthanizes family pet

Discovery Channel
· Dead Baby Penguins Wash Ashore by the Hundreds
· Vestigial Vocal Organ Muffles Human Speech
· Tiny Bug Threatens to Take Down U.S. Citrus Crops

About.com - Birds
· Bird of the Week: Baby Blue the Pacific Parrotlet
· How Long Do Parrots and other Pet Birds Live?
· Tasty Treats to Share With Your Bird

About.com - Cats
· Don't Forget to Vote for June Cat of the Month
· Cat Picture of the Week: Muffin
· Top Ways to Avoid Cat-Related Sleep Deprivation

About.com - Dogs
· Reader Q & A: The Itchy Dog
· Are You Ready to Get A Dog?
· Crafty Ways for You and Your Dog to Beat the Heat

About.com - Exotic Pets
· Perceptions of "Creepy Pets"
· Why are Syrian Hamsters Kept in Groups in Pet Stores?
· Releasing Exotic Pets

About.com - Freshwater Aquariums
· Changing the Care of Fiddler Crabs
· Livebearing Fish
· Cleaning Under Your UGF

About.com - Saltwater Aquariums
· Colt & Leather Coral Photo Gallery
· Aquarium Salt Creep!!
· DIY Coil Denitrator Plans

About.com - Veterinary Medicine
· Career Choices: Discouraged, but Hopeful
· Help -- My Cat Urinated on the Bathroom Rug
· Can You Give a Dog or Cat Aspirin?

About.com - Animals/Wildlife
· Why Are Native Fish Declining in the Colorado River?
· Survey of Las Perlas Archipelago Reveals Rich Coral Diversity
· Yellow Treefrog Eggs Fit for Land or Water

About.com - Birding
· Nature's Alarm Clock - The American Crow
· Robins Nest in the Arctic & on City Rooftops
· The House Sparrow is Aptly Named

WikiAnswers - Pets
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WikiAnswers - Dogs
· What do dogs look like and where do dogs live and what do dogs eat?
· If a cat always wants to go out side and it terrified of dogs and you have dogs outside and never wants to come inside does it want to leave the house forever?
· Do dogs eat grass bones dogs bisciuts and dog food and meat?

WikiAnswers - Cats
· Who wrote Why Do Cats Meow The book is about all diffrent types of cats like why they meow or why they purr There are way way more things about cats in the book like wild and non-wild cats?
· Why do some cats eat with there paws We have had 2 cats that do this and I wonder why they do this and is this a good thing for them to be doing even after coming out of there litter box.?
· How do you stop stray cats coming in the house and eating other cats food?