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Pekingese named Wild Thang wins World's Ugliest Dog
(UPI) A longtime runner-up in California's World's Ugliest Dog Contest finally got his crown.
On Friday, fourth time was the charm for Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese from North Bend, Oreg., who previously placed second in the annual competition three times before.
Wild Thang is a survivor of distempter, a viral disease that infects ...Read more
Cheetah cub born in Oregon transferred to Ohio to meet foster mom
(UPI) A cheetah cub born at an Oregon zoo was successfully transferred to an Ohio facility and paired with a new foster mother.
Wildlife Safari, a zoo in Winston, Ore., said on social media that the male cub was one of two born June 7 to Zuri, "the #1 genetically valued female cheetah in North America."
The second cub was born with an ...Read more
My Pet World: Pheromones help dogs and cats relax, learn, and adjust to new homes
Dear Cathy,
We have a four-year-old male Havanese who is very loving and intelligent. His only problem is that he is extremely attached to me and my husband. When I am home, he follows me from room to room. If someone is home with him, he is fine. But if we go out together, leaving him alone, he becomes very anxious and barks continuously – ...Read more
Iowa Great Dane dubbed world's tallest dog at 3 feet, 2 inches
(UPI) An Iowa family's Great Dane has been named the world's tallest living dog at a height of 3 feet and 2 inches.
Guinness World Records said the Des Moines, Iowa, canine, named Kevin, was officially measured at 3 feet and 2 inches from his feet to his withers -- the point at the base of his neck, over his shoulders.
The record-keeping ...Read more
My Pet World: Woman is concerned for her beloved dog's future
Dear Cathy,
During a recent visit to my son's home, my five-year-old Yorkie mix, Mortie, behaved unusually. My son's large mixed-breed rescue, Shep, seemed to resent Mortie, growling and attacking from the start. Mortie became frightened and submissive. Mortie left food behind, which Shep would then eat. Was this a peace offering? Additionally,...Read more
My Pet World: Cat riding dilemma and taming the feline acrobat
Dear Cathy,
Frequently, if I stand in one place for more than a couple of minutes, my two-year-old cat lovingly leaps onto my back and hangs on to me with her claws. I don't have time to locate a spray bottle. Mostly, I yell and try to get low so I can roll her off. Any ideas?
— Verna McLeod, Bellingham, Washington
Dear Verna,
Cats love ...Read more
My Pet World: Cat’s early morning yowling for food is difficult for pet parents
Dear Cathy,
Our cat, Jack, is 19-1/2 years old. We've had him since he was a kitten. He's a mixed breed, but has Siamese markings and has always been talkative. Now he's old, deaf, and arthritic. Otherwise, he's healthy and gets good marks at his annual checkup.
Ordinarily, he gets wet cat food twice a day — at 4:30 a.m. and again at...Read more