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Trump Says Having a Dog Would Feel ‘a Little Phony’ to Him

12 February 2019 - President Trump will break a long tradition of presidential pet ownership if he remains pet-free.

Silicon Valley Landlord Rents $1,500 Studio to 2 Cats

15 January 2019 - An average studio apartment in San Jose rents for $1,951 a month, according to RentCafe.

Are People Adopting Pit Bull Terriers for the Sole Purpose of Euthanizing Them?

14 May 2018 - The #PitbullDropOff hashtag and related claims of mass dog killing stem from a sophomoric troll attempt with origins in 4chan.

Did Donald Trump Say It Was ‘Low Class’ for Mike Pence to Bring Pets to Washington?

2 January 2018 - A December 2017 report had the president calling the vice president and his family "yokels" for moving their pets from Indiana.

Are Hotels Required to Accept Pets During Natural Disasters?

7 September 2017 - Neither FEMA nor the 2006 PETS law requires hotels and motels to accommodate pets during emergencies.

Does Pepto-Bismol Contain Xylitol, Which is Harmful to Dogs?

3 August 2017 - Xylitol, a sugar substitute, is harmful to dogs, but Pepto-Bismol does not contain it.

Does a Viral Image Show People Lining Up to Surrender Their Pets for Euthanasia?

3 July 2017 - An animal rescue organization provided a misleading — and inflammatory — description of a group of people waiting outside a Houston animal shelter.

Does Pet Food Include Rendered Euthanized Pets?

8 May 2017 - Rumors about the presence of the rendered remains of cats and dogs in pet food have circulated for two decades, but proof of the phenomenon is inconclusive.