# Animals

Pets Orphaned by Lebanon War Airlifted to U.S.

Some 300 homeless dogs and cats, many left behind by owners who fled Lebanon during the Hezbollah-Israel war, are headed to new sanctuaries in the United States for adoption, thanks to Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, reports the AP.

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Gala for Animals Lebanon Raises $45K for Critter Welfare

Animals Lebanon took center stage for animal welfare in Lebanon less than two years ago, but the determination of its five founders quickly built a movement involving schools and businesses that has spayed and neutered 600 animals in that time and rescued countless more.

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(Updated w/ Video) Golden Retriever Adopts 3 Tiger Cubs at Kansas Zoo

A Golden Retriever is nursing three newborn striped tiger cubs at a Kansas zoo after their mother abandoned them.

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Before City Pool Closes for the Year, They Let All the Dogs Go for Swim

In Idaho, when the 'dog days of summer' are over and the Nampa public pool is about to close, a new clientele comes to play: The "Pooch Pool Party" allows dogs to take a swim before the water is drained for the year. The annual dog-only swimming event began in 2007 as an idea to raise money to help build the Nampa Dog Park

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Solider and Stray Cat Save Each Other in Afghanistan

In the midst of Staff Sgt. Jesse Knott's lowest moment in Afghanistan, following a suicide bombing, a feral cat climbed into his lap and restored his faith and his humanity. To return the favor, Knott vowed to save Koshka from his pitiful life.

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This Cat Does Not Give a %#@! That You Installed A Cat Door

It's kind of like when you spend hours building your kid a play place, and they just want to sit in the box and pretend it's a spaceship.

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How Do Dogs Show Us Love? Let's Count the Ways in This Beautiful Video

This poignant video from Milo's kitchen totally puts into words what we all feel about our beloved four-legged friends.

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4 Adorable Pups With Heartwarming Stories for National Dog Day

You may not be able to actually pet these four furry guys, but we would like you to e-meet them in honor of National Dog Day.