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Can Kids and Pets Mix?

My daughter Ava and I have started a new tradition: every once in a while, we like to visit the kitties at the Humane Society. My girlfriends think Im crazy. Doesnt it break your heart? they ask. Im a little embarrassed to admit that it doesnt. I see the cats lounging in their semi-private studio apartments with wall-to-wall blanketing. Sure, theyre imprisoned, but this is hardly San Quentin. Bleeding hearts ask how I can resist bringing one home.

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Dog’s Birthday Party Ideas

Sometimes unexpected, quirky parties are the most entertaining. Dogs can be a kid’s best friend, so celebrating the pet’s special day puts a smile on everyone’s face–including the birthday canine. Childless couples might want to celebrate the birthday of their hirsute dependent. Dogs are Americans’ favorite pets–more than 77 million dogs call U.S. households home. Animal lovers spent more than $45.5 billion on all domestic companions in 2009.