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The summer months can mean a lot of outdoor exercise for our dogs, but it's important to ensure they are safe and cool. Allison Albin gives her service dog, Jasper, a special new toy after he saved ...

Elephants are incredibly intelligent and social animals with several sophisticated methods of communication. They use all ...