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An abrupt goodbye to a guerrilla goldfish aquarium beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant

A makeshift aquarium that popped up this summer in a puddle beneath a leaky New York City fire hydrant is no more.

Cats and dogs left behind by migrating Cubans shed a light on the island’s deepening crisis

Bring your pets to church, Haitian immigrant priest tells worshippers. ‘I am not going to eat them.’

A man in south Lebanon cares for pets left behind as residents flee Israeli strikes

Top Haitian official denounces false claim, repeated by Trump, that immigrants are eating pets

Manila mall hosts pet halloween party featuring giant tarantula poodle

Around 30 people took part with their freaky four-legged companions in the “Furry Scary Pet Halloween Party” at One Mall in Valenzuela. (AP video by Joeal Calupitan)

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Animal shelters struggle as Cubans searching for better future leave pets behind

Plane carrying Brazilians fleeing Lebanon has landed in Brazil

Pets receive blessings at Ecuadorian church during the feast of St. Francis of Assisi

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Animal welfare advocates will plead with Texas lawmakers to help cities control stray pet population

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The phone calls at Yaqui Animal Rescue were non-stop. On the other end of the phone were requests to help with abandoned puppies or pick up stray dogs roaming the streets.

Democrats try to censure Rep. Clay Higgins for slandering Haitians in social media post

A Republican congressman who slandered Haitian immigrants in a social media post is facing a censure push from Democrats. Rep.

What to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrants

A small Ohio city has been inundated with hoax bomb threats since last week’s presidential debate, when former President Donald Trump falsely accused members of Springfield’s Haitian community of abducting and eating cats and dogs.

Life continues for Ohio community after Trump falsely accused Haitians of eating pets

Their city has been in the eye of a political storm since former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen.

Overseas threats hit the Ohio city where Trump and Vance lied about Haitians eating pets

Ohio officials have stationed state police at Springfield schools in response to bomb threats that officials say are mostly coming from overseas. Gov.

Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after a chaotic week

Their community is reeling from false accusations that they are eating their neighbor’s cats and dogs. The rumors are being fueled by former President Donald Trump, his running mate JD Vance and others.

Take the lead in making leash time with your dog safer

The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There’s a lot of joy in having a dog, not the least of which is heading out for a brisk walk.

Ohio city continues to knock down claims about pets, animals being eaten

An Ohio city remains in an unwelcome spotlight after former President Donald Trump amplified false rumors that members of its recently expanded Haitian immigrant population were abducting and eating pets.

Bomb threats close schools and offices after Trump spread false rumors about Haitians in Ohio

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Bomb threats prompted the evacuation of schools and government buildings for a second day on Friday in an Ohio community that has been the focus of unwanted attention after former President Donald Trump amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants are abducting and eating

From Chinese to Italians and beyond, maligning a culture via its foods is a longtime American habit

It’s a practice that’s about as American as apple pie — accusing immigrant and minority communities of engaging in bizarre or disgusting behaviors when it comes to what and how they eat and drink.

An Ohio city reshaped by Haitian immigrants lands in an unwelcome spotlight

Many cities have been reshaped by immigrants in the last few years without attracting much notice. Not Springfield, Ohio.

Trump falsely accuses immigrants in Ohio of abducting and eating pets

Former President Donald Trump has amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are abducting and eating pets.

Giving up pets to seek rehab can worsen trauma. A Colorado group intends to end that

People seeking treatment for substance abuse don’t have to give up their pets thanks to the work of volunteers in a Colorado-based organization.

A homemade aquarium appeared in a Brooklyn tree bed. Then came the goldfish heist

A makeshift aquarium established by two longtime Brooklyn residents in a sidewalk tree pit often flooded by a leaky fire hydrant has stirred controversy.

Video shows dog chewing on a lithium-ion battery and sparking house fire in Oklahoma

A dog chomping on a lithium-ion battery sparked a house fire in Oklahoma and video of the moment is now being used by a fire department to show the potential dangers of those batteries.

Dolce & Gabbana launches a new perfume for dogs, but some vets and pet owners are skeptical

Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs called ‘Fefé’ in honor of Domenico Dolce’s poodle, but not all vets and pet owners agree it’s safe or appropriate.

At these locations around the world, cats are the star

From the White House to a Puerto Rican coffee shop. From 10 Downing St. to Russia’s state museum. Cats are beloved mascots and visitor favorites at institutions around the world.

Gizmo the dog went missing in Las Vegas in 2015. He’s been found alive after 9 years

A dog that went missing in 2015 in Las Vegas has been found. The owners of the now 11-year-old Gizmo the Chihuahua call it a miracle that they’re reunited with their pet.

Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet’s orders. How to keep pets cool this summer

As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense heat waves become more common.

Albert the alligator’s owner sues New York state agency in effort to be reunited with seized pet

An upstate New York man whose 750-pound alligator was seized is suing the state Department of Environmental Conservation in an effort to get him back, saying the agency was wrong not to renew a license for the pet he looked after for more than 30 years.

Roaring Kitty reveals stake in Chewy big enough to make him third largest investor in the pet retailer

Shares of Chewy have fallen in volatile trading after a regulatory filing revealed that Roaring Kitty, an investor at the center of the meme stock craze, has taken a 6.6% stake in the online pet retailer.

How to navigate the end of your pet’s life

There are a number of options available to help aging pets and their caregivers, including hospice and palliative care, at-home euthanasia and a growing community of so-called pet death doulas.

This NYC vet makes house calls. In ‘Pets and the City,’ she’s penned a memoir full of tails

As a city kid, veterinarian Amy Attas had big dreams of roaming the countryside healing animals a la the classic “All Creatures Great and Small.”

PHOTOS: At the Pet Gala, fashion goes to the dogs

NEW YORK (AP) — They may call it a catwalk, but the Pet Gala is the dogs’ time to shine.

Designer Anthony Rubio threw the now-annual fashion fete Monday night, sending 18 dogs down the red carpet at New York’s American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog.

Finding an apartment may be easier for California pet owners under new legislation

A bill in California wants to make more rental housing available to tenants with pets. Assembly Bill 2216 would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging extra for security deposit and rent for tenants who have cats, dogs or other common household animals.

A 9-year-old boy’s dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance’s story online

Nine-year-old Cal Clifford had always wanted a pet octopus. His dream recently came true when his father Cameron Clifford helped him adopt Terrance the octopus and set it up in a saltwater aquarium at their home in rural Oklahoma.

A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on

American Airlines is easing a restriction in its pet policy. For years, people with a small pet could only bring one other thing into the cabin — a small personal item that fits under their seat.

A New York man’s pet alligator was seized after 30 years. Now, he wants Albert back

The owner of an 34-year-old alligator seized by conservation officers near Buffalo is fighting for its return.

Colorado man died from pet Gila monster’s venomous bite, autopsy shows

A Colorado man who was placed on life support after he was bitten by his pet Gila monster died of complications from the desert lizard’s venom.

A Colorado man died after a Gila monster bite. Opinions and laws on keeping the lizard as a pet vary

Gila monsters are a type of lizard widely regarded for their striking color patterns and typically easygoing personality but they have a painful and venomous bite.