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cats 'World's worst cat' up for adoption Xeni Jardin

Salt Lake City and Boise outmaneuver state bans with official Pride flags Jason Weisberger

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holidays Shelter dogs pick out their favorite holiday stuffed animal Jennifer Sandlin

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pets Man puts more than 600 pet mice up for adoption at SPCA Allan Rose Hill

music Talented musician creates and plays awesome Lego violins Jennifer Sandlin

Cute kitten at animal shelter was something else entirely Allan Rose Hill

music Cat enthusiasts meow their way through "cat-aoke" Jennifer Sandlin

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politics Karine Jean-Pierre eviscerates Doocy Jason Weisberger

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law Indianapolis Animal Care Services fires workers who checked whether adopters had cruelty convictions Rob Beschizza