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"Jasper's Day", written by Marjorie Blain Parker and illustrated by Janet Wilson, helps children and adults cope with the loss of a beloved pet.

A look at how to decide if it's the right time to put down a sick or old cat, dog or other pet, and other considerations for a pet owner thinking about euthanizing a pet.

Tragedy quickly followed the triumph of Big Brown in the Kentucky Derby as the filly Eight Belles broke both front ankles galloping out past the wire. She finished 2nd.

A New York Handicap Triple champion, Fit to Fight, 29, and a Secretariat broodmare, Terlingua, 32, were euthanized this season due to complications of old age.

Standardbred racing lost a pacing giant in May when Maltese Artist broke down at Western Fair Raceway during a Molson Pace elimination round. His injuries were fatal.

June 2009 was a sad month at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto after three jockeys were hurt and two young horses, Oliver's Strike and Olredlgetcha, died suddenly.

You and your vet have decided that time has come to put your pet to sleep.You still however, may have many questions on what to expect on that day. Here are some answers.

Every year in the United States, enormous numbers of cats and dogs are euthanized due to overpopulation.

The Thoroughbred survives a racing career to reside on breeding farms; the unlucky die unwanted, or from injury, colic, and laminitis. Appropriate studies continue.

A freak accident and chronic sinusitis resulted in the euthanizations of Nashoba's Key and Highland Bud in May. Both were major race winners.

It's difficult to believe that a small amphibian like the Cuban Tree Frog can wreak havoc, but in Florida it has done just that. Learn more about their impact and future.

No-kill humane societies pride themselves on refusing to euthanize any animal. But are they doing themselves, other rescue groups, and the animals a disservice?

Euthanasia is the humane ending of a life to end suffering. Making this decision for your pet can be hard. These tips can help you prepare for and cope with the situation

Ingrid Newkirk is one of the most active animal rights advocate. She has dedicated her life to stop animal abuse around the world.

Euthanasia is designed to end a pets suffering. Badly handled, however, the procedure can be painful for the animal and horrifying for the pet owner to witness.

For Kent Desormeaux, the 2008 Belmont Stakes were to be the crowning achievement of his career, but he gave up on it to protect the horse he called "a friend."

Trainer Richard Dutrow, Jr. knows Big Brown. Dutrow wasn't worried about starting from Gate 20 in the first leg of the Triple Crown. His inexperienced colt won handily.

Phillip Dutton got his first Rolex win with Connaught; two falls in the event resulted in the deaths of Frodo Baggins and The Quiet Man.  Safety talks were scheduled.

Every so often, a Thoroughbred comes along who is charismatic, beautiful, and well connected. Barbaro was such a champion, ridden by Edgar Prado, trained by Michael Matz.

It was a breathtaking show of dominance. Rachel Alexandra, ridden by Calvin Borel, soared to a 19-1/2-length win in the $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes (G1) on June 28.

Making arrangements with pet retirement homes ensures that cats and dogs will have good homes if their owners pass away.

Those grieving a pet loss can opt to cremate a pet instead of burying the remains. Learn how much it costs to cremate a pet, cremation options, and more.

The decision to euthanize a family pet is a difficult one. Knowing what to expect may help you through the process.

The small Southern flying squirrel has been growing in popularity among small animal lovers, but there are important things to consider before bringing one home.

Winning Colors, Alysheba, and Genuine Risk won the Kentucky Derby in 1988, 1987, and 1980, respectively. After falling in his stall March 27, Alysheba was euthanized .

Pet microchip implants improve chances of recovering a lost pet. But do microchips also increase the risk of deadly cancers in dogs and cats?

Four-year-old Off Duty, five-year-old Purim, and two-year-old Wicked Style offered what thoroughbred race fans show up to see and saved the day from sad events.

"I Want Revenge" is the three to one favorite to win the world's most prestigious horse race, which has already seen its' share of drama this week.

Some cities and counties have enacted mandatory spay/neuter laws, and many more have been proposed. Consider the issues around legislation of pets.

ASPCA and BAD RAP wlll help a federal judge decide if these victims of the dog fighting world have been doomed from birth or if they can be safely rehomed. October update

Until just a few years ago there were no regulations for proteins in pet foods. Now there have been numerous recalls on selected brands. Is yours one of them and why?

A zoonotic disease can be passed from an animal to a person. Find out how to protect yourself and your family against these diseases and still be able to keep your pet.

Everyday dogs and cats go missing and finding them is not always easy. These are the steps that I've found that seem to get the best results.

Grow-a-Frog kits include a frog habitat and tadpole or froglet that will grow into an African Clawed Frog. African Clawed Frogs can live for 6 to 8 years or more!

Everyone has heard the saying, "Dog is man's best friend". Any Dog-owner would attest that a Dog is more loyal than many friends, family members or colleagues.

There have been several outbreaks of the Hendra virus in Australian horses. People who handle, or perform autopsies on, infected horses can contract the fatal disease.

One way to reduce the number of pets entering shelters is to help provide food and care for them in their homes.

When a pet dies, the owner must decide between pet cremation or burial. Owners can hold a pet funeral, opt for a pet cemetery or a simple backyard burial.

Prominent horse racing sires active in four different countries died in February. Notables Northern Baby, Is It True, and Roi Normand had stellar careers at stud.

Treatments for feline cancer have advanced considerably in recent years. Surgery, feline radiation, and chemotherapy for cats may be used to treat cancer in cats.

Pets go missing from their homes everyday, luckily people find lost dogs and cats everyday. The problem is what to do with animals found lost.

Canine Gastric Dilation and Volvulus, also called bloat is an emergency condition in which the stomach fills with gas and then twists.

Mortgage foreclosures are leaving many animals without a place to live. Learn ways to help man's four-legged friend.

He may have escaped through an open doorway, backyard gate, car window, or while chasing a squirrel at the park.

Kirtland's Warbler, Dendroica kirtlandii, has a tiny habitat and almost became extinct. Conservation measures have brought it back in Michigan, USA.

The proposed HAPPY Act could help pet owners better afford veterinary bills by deducting qualified pet care costs up to $3500 on income tax returns.

Chelokee, the inaugural (2007) Barbaro Stakes winner, trained by Michael Matz, who also taught Barbaro, suffered a broken right ankle in the Alysheba Stakes (gr.3).

Besides removing the ability to reproduce, neutering a male cat will result in behavioral changes which will improve the cat's health as well as making him a better pet.

Neutering a male dog will provide for a healthier and better behaved companion. Read on to find out how neutering can prove beneficial to the male dog.

Late March and early April saw the deaths of never unplaced Nine Keys, who first delivered a City Zip filly March 23, and champion racer and stallion Moscow Ballet.