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A West Highland Terrier dressed as a "Queen Bee" is ...

(AFP/File) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:03:20 GMT

(AFP/File) - A West Highland Terrier dressed as a "Queen Bee" is held by her owner during the Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009. Halloween may be a celebration of all things creepy and macabre, but a growing number of US communities are shunning traditional ghoulish festivities, seen by some as tainted by association with paganism and the occult.(AFP/File/Timothy A. Clary)

In this photo released by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Jim ...

(AP) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:57:24 GMT

(AP) - In this photo released by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Jim Brooks of Ramrod Key, Fla., checks the positioning of a mylar balloon affixed to his 'Balloon Dog' Brutus during the Fantasy Fest Pet Masquerade staged Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Key West, Fla. Brooks designed the costume in parody of the alleged 'Balloon Boy' hoax involving a Colorado couple who reported their young son had been carried aloft by a runaway homemade balloon. The Pet Masquerade is a highlight of Key West's Fantasy Fest, a 10-day costuming and masking festival that continues through Sunday, Nov. 1. (AP Photo/Florida Keys News Bureau, Rob O'Neal) NO SALES

Calfee, a Chow Chow, is blown dry after a shower at a pet hotel ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:54:59 GMT

(Reuters) - Calfee, a Chow Chow, is blown dry after a shower at a pet hotel in Taipei October 29, 2009. The pet hotel is one of the few places in Taiwan that uses swimming as part of a weight loss program and physical therapy for post-surgery dogs. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN SOCIETY ANIMALS)

Happy, a Labrador mix, jumps into the swimming pool at a pet ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:29:29 GMT

(Reuters) - Happy, a Labrador mix, jumps into the swimming pool at a pet hotel in Taipei October 29, 2009. Happy's owners are in China and left him at the pet hotel which is one of the few places in Taiwan that uses swimming as part of a weight loss program and physical therapy for post-surgery dogs. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN SOCIETY ANIMALS)

Happy, a Labrador mix, jumps into the swimming pool at a pet ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:28:21 GMT

Iowa National Guard soldier Greg Christie, of Garner, Iowa, ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:26:09 GMT

(AP) - Iowa National Guard soldier Greg Christie, of Garner, Iowa, kisses his wife, Shawna, and holds his dog, Barky, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at the North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City, Iowa, after the release of the 1133rd Transportation Co. (AP Photo/The Globe Gazette, Bryon Houlgrave)

A police dog (bottom R) barks in front of Manchester United ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:57:11 GMT

(Reuters) - A police dog (bottom R) barks in front of Manchester United supporters during their side's English League Cup soccer match against Barnsley in Barnsley, northern England, October 27, 2009. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER ANIMALS)

This photo taken Oct. 22, 2009 shows Ray Dobson and his hearing ...

(AP) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:15:54 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken Oct. 22, 2009 shows Ray Dobson and his hearing dog, Goblin, near Dobson's home in Orleans, MA. Goblin, rescued in Puerto Rico on Halloween, was trained through NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services) to act as Dobson's ears. She jumps up on him when the phone rings or when he needs to be alerted of a sound. (AP Photo/Julia Cumes)

This photo taken Oct. 22, 2009 shows Ray Dobson and his hearing ...

(AP) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:14:14 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken Oct. 22, 2009 shows Ray Dobson and his hearing dog, Goblin, walking near Dobson's home in Orleans, MA. Goblin, rescued in Puerto Rico on Halloween, was trained through NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services) to act as Dobson's ears. She jumps up on him when the phone rings or when he needs to be alerted of a sound. (AP Photo/Julia Cumes)

Puppy love : A woman kisses her dog dressed as a doll during ...

(AFP) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:35:35 GMT

(AFP) - Puppy love : A woman kisses her dog dressed as a doll during the Family Pet festival, in Cali, department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia. (AFP/Luis Robayo)

Batdog : A dog dressed as Batman participates in the Family ...

(AFP) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:17:55 GMT

(AFP) - Batdog : A dog dressed as Batman participates in the Family Pet festival in Cali, department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia. (AFP/Luis Robayo)

A dog dressed in military fatigues participates in the Family ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:33:35 GMT

(Reuters) - A dog dressed in military fatigues participates in the Family Pet Festival in Cali October 25, 2009. REUTERS/Jaime Saldarriaga (COLOMBIA ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A dog dressed as Batman participates in the Family Pet Festival ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:32:30 GMT

(Reuters) - A dog dressed as Batman participates in the Family Pet Festival in Cali October 25, 2009. REUTERS/Jaime Saldarriaga (COLOMBIA SOCIETY ANIMALS)

A dog dressed as a Rastafarian participates in the Family Pet ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:56:32 GMT

(Reuters) - A dog dressed as a Rastafarian participates in the Family Pet Festival in Cali October 25, 2009. REUTERS/Jaime Saldarriaga (COLOMBIA SOCIETY ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A dog in a Halloween-themed outfit is pictured during "Harajuku ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:07:56 GMT

(Reuters) - A dog in a Halloween-themed outfit is pictured during "Harajuku Omotesando Hello Halloween Pumpkin Parade 2009" in Tokyo October 25, 2009. Some 1000 children in Halloween outfits took part in the parade on Sunday. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN SOCIETY ANIMALS)

Ron Davis, owner of Tillman the skateboarding bulldog, offers ...

(AP) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:45:02 GMT

(AP) - Ron Davis, owner of Tillman the skateboarding bulldog, offers the dog his skateboard during the Lone Star Pet Supply Show at Freeman Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in San Antonio. He owns the Guinness World Record for being the world�s fastest skateboarding dog. Tillman was named after NFL player Pat Tillman, who left football to join the army and died in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/The San Antonio Express-News, Billy Calzada)

Tillman the skateboarding bulldog relaxes before his performance ...

(AP) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:44:11 GMT

(AP) - Tillman the skateboarding bulldog relaxes before his performance at the Lone Star Pet Supply Show at Freeman Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in San Antonio. He owns the Guinness World Record for being the world�s fastest skateboarding dog. Tillman was named after NFL player Pat Tillman, who left football to join the army and died in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/The San Antonio Express-News, Billy Calzada)

Tillman the skateboarding bulldog performs during the Lone Star ...

(AP) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:43:21 GMT

(AP) - Tillman the skateboarding bulldog performs during the Lone Star Pet Supply Show at Freeman Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in San Antonio. He owns the Guinness World Record for being the world�s fastest skateboarding dog. Tillman was named after NFL player Pat Tillman, who left football to join the army and died in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/The San Antonio Express-News, Billy Calzada)

The art installation made of metal and glass showing a dog by ...

(AP) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:46:43 GMT

(AP) - The art installation made of metal and glass showing a dog by Marta Klonowska from Poland is seen at the exhibition 'Cocker Spaniel & Other Tools For International Understanding' at the art hall in Kiel, northern Germany, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The show featuring dogs and the relation between the men and dogs in art history, is open until January 10. The painting 'Solitude' by Martin Eder is in rear. (AP Photo/Heribert Proepper)

The art installation called 'Lost Dog III' by Antony Gormley ...

(AP) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:45:57 GMT

(AP) - The art installation called 'Lost Dog III' by Antony Gormley from Britain is seen at the exhibition 'Cocker Spaniel & Other Tools For International Understanding' at the art hall in Kiel, northern Germany, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The show featuring dogs and the relation between men and dogs in art history, is open until January 10. (AP Photo/Heribert Proepper)

Pet First-Aid & CPR instructor Denise Fleck demonstrates how ...

(AP) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:09:27 GMT

(AP) - Pet First-Aid & CPR instructor Denise Fleck demonstrates how to perform CPR on a dog dummy at the Burbank Animal Shelther in Burbank, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Fifty-eight percent of pet owners, 63 percent of dog owners and 53 percent of cat owners, would be at least somewhat likely to perform CPR on their pet in the event of a medical emergency, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Pet First-Aid & CPR instructor Denise Fleck demonstrates how ...

(AP) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:09:08 GMT

(AP) - Pet First-Aid & CPR instructor Denise Fleck demonstrates how to perform CPR on a cat dummy at the Burbank Animal Shelther in Burbank, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Fifty-eight percent of pet owners, 63 percent of dog owners and 53 percent of cat owners, would be at least somewhat likely to perform CPR on their pet in the event of a medical emergency, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Namaste: Holistic Select(R) Empowers Pet Owners To Unlock a ...

(AP) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:49:38 GMT

(AP) - Namaste: Holistic Select(R) Empowers Pet Owners To Unlock a Higher Level of Health for Dogs and Cats. Holistic Pet Food Is Made with Nature's Power Ingredients.(PRNewsFoto/Holistic Select)

This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, and ...

(AP) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:52:01 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, and Ricochet, a golden retriever surfing partner, cruising toward shore during a surfing session at the Cardiff State Beach in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, and ...

(AP) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:51:40 GMT

This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, and ...

(AP) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:51:17 GMT

This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, being ...

(AP) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:50:29 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, being greeted by Ricochet, his golden retriever surf dog partner, upon his arrival at Cardiff State Beach for a surfing session in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, and ...

(AP) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:49:52 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, and Ricochet, a golden retriever surfing partner, cruising toward shore as his supporters cheer during a surfing session at the Cardiff State Beach in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, a quadriplegic ...

(AP) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:49:40 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, a quadriplegic surfer having his helmet tightened by his mother, Jennifer Kayler, as he prepares for a surfing session with Ricochet, a golden retriever surfing partner, at the Cardiff State Beach in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, being ...

(AP) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:49:10 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, being carried into the ocean by his mother and friends as his surfing partner, Ricochet, a golden retriever follows during a surfing session at the Cardiff State Beach in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, and ...

(AP) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:48:52 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows Patrick Ivison, 15, and Ricochet, a golden retriever surfing partner, taking a break on the beach after a surfing session at the Cardiff State Beach in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows the empty wheel chair belonging ...

(AP) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:48:33 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken Oct. 6, 2009 shows the empty wheel chair belonging to quadriplegic Patrick Ivison sitting on the beach as the sun sets at Cardiff State Beach where Ivison and his surf partner, Ricochet, a golden retriever, practice for a surfing competition in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Police dog Ruca from the Portuguese National Guard sniffs the ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:56:54 GMT

(Reuters) - Police dog Ruca from the Portuguese National Guard sniffs the interior of a van at a street market in Estarreja October 19, 2009. After working in drug detection, the police dog was trained to search for polycarbonate, a plastic used for making CDs and DVDs. Ruca now works in detecting illegal DVDs and CDs in street markets around Portugal. Picture taken October 19, 2009. REUTERS/Jose Manuel Ribeiro (PORTUGAL ANIMALS CRIME LAW BUSINESS ODDLY)

Explosives-sniffing dog Kali is led by University of Washington ...

(AP) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:31:46 GMT

(AP) - Explosives-sniffing dog Kali is led by University of Washington police officer Kenny Johns as they inspect cars in a lot adjacent to the Seattle Seahawks' stadium prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Petey, a terrier, dyed green and dressed in a witch costume, ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:53:14 GMT

(Reuters) - Petey, a terrier, dyed green and dressed in a witch costume, is carried at the fifth annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade, in New York October 18, 2009. The contest aims at raising awareness for homeless and abandoned animals. REUTERS/Natalie Behring (UNITED STATES SOCIETY ANIMALS)

A chihuahua, dressed as "Vinny the Pimp", competes ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:51:03 GMT

(Reuters) - A chihuahua, dressed as "Vinny the Pimp", competes in the fifth annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade, in New York October 18, 2009. The contest aims at raising awareness for homeless and abandoned animals. REUTERS/Natalie Behring (UNITED STATES SOCIETY ANIMALS)

Coco Bella, a chihuahua, is dressed as a ballerina to compete ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:44:27 GMT

(Reuters) - Coco Bella, a chihuahua, is dressed as a ballerina to compete in the fifth annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade, in New York October 18, 2009. The contest aims at raising awareness for homeless and abandoned animals. REUTERS/Natalie Behring (UNITED STATES SOCIETY ANIMALS)

A poodle sits before the judging round at the dog show during ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:34:58 GMT

(Reuters) - A poodle sits before the judging round at the dog show during the Animalia pet fair in Lausanne October 18, 2009. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A judge gestures towards an Afghan Hound and its owner during ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:29:33 GMT

(Reuters) - A judge gestures towards an Afghan Hound and its owner during a judging of the dog show held at the Animalia fest in Lausanne October 18, 2009. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND ANIMALS SOCIETY)

Afghan Hounds and their owners run around a judge during a judging ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:27:26 GMT

(Reuters) - Afghan Hounds and their owners run around a judge during a judging round of the dog show held at the Animalia fest in Lausanne October 18, 2009. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND ANIMALS SOCIETY)

Max, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, gets a cardio workout on ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:38:50 GMT

(Reuters) - Max, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, gets a cardio workout on a treadmill designed for dogs at the "Meet the Breeds" exhibition in New York October 17, 2009. The exhibition featured about 200 breeds of dogs and cats. REUTERS/Natalie Behring (UNITED STATES ANIMALS)

Ada Nieves holds Vanilla, a five-year-old short hair Chihuahua ...

(AP) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:52:01 GMT

(AP) - Ada Nieves holds Vanilla, a five-year-old short hair Chihuahua during the 'Meet the Breeds' event at the Jacob Javits convention center, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 in New York. The event billed as the world's largest showcase of cats and dogs runs through Oct. 18th. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Winston, an 11-month-old Bulldog is petted during the 'Meet ...

(AP) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:42:44 GMT

(AP) - Winston, an 11-month-old Bulldog is petted during the 'Meet the Breeds' event at the Jacob Javits convention center, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 in New York. The event billed as the world's largest showcase of cats and dogs runs through Oct. 18th. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

A police dog barks at a protester as he pulls down a fence during ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:02:46 GMT

(Reuters) - A police dog barks at a protester as he pulls down a fence during a climate change protest at Ratcliffe Power Station at Ratcliffe-on-Soar, central England October 17, 2009. Protesters said they would attempt to break into the power station to highlight their campaign to persuade governments to close coal-fired power stations. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN ENVIRONMENT CONFLICT CRIME LAW ENERGY ANIMALS)

A stray dog, with"sindhur" (vermillion powder) applied ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:51:07 GMT

(Reuters) - A stray dog, with"sindhur" (vermillion powder) applied on its forehead, is garland on "Kukur Puja" (Worship of Dogs) in an animal shelter in Kathmandu 17 October, 2009. "Kukur Puja" is observed on the second day of "Tihar" a five-day long festival of lights. Devotees offer food and garlands of flowers to dogs who they believe are messengers of Lord Yamaraj, the god of death. REUTERS/Deepa Shrestha(NEPAL RELIGION ANIMALS SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

In this undated publicity image released by Fox Television, ...

(AP) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:50:02 GMT

(AP) - In this undated publicity image released by Fox Television, characters from the animated series, 'The Simpsons,' clockwise from top left, Homer, Marge, Maggie, pet dog Santa's Little Helper, Bart, Snowball II and Lisa are shown. (AP Photo/Fox)

U.S.security officer with a sniffing dog and Russian security ...

(AP) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:12:03 GMT

(AP) - U.S.security officer with a sniffing dog and Russian security officer, background, check a podium at MGU (Moscow State University) on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton stressed to Russian university students Wednesday that their country's prosperity was dependent on its willingness to cultivate core freedoms, including the freedom to participate in the political process. (AP Photo/ Mikhail Metzel)

Border collie Tess, sponsored by Dynamite Specialty Products' ...

(AP) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:21 GMT

(AP) - Border collie Tess, sponsored by Dynamite Specialty Products' probiotics for dogs and natural dog food, is ranked No. 4 in the nation. She surveys the field with her owner and handler, Lavon Calzacorta. (Photo: Business Wire)

This Oct. 7, 2009 photo released by MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical ...

(AP) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:42:22 GMT

(AP) - This Oct. 7, 2009 photo released by MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center shows Jonah, a blind Chihuahua puppy abandoned in Boston and awaiting life-saving brain surgery. (AP Photo/MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center, Brian Adams) ** NO SALES

This June 8, 2007 photo released by the American Kennel Club ...

(AP) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:40:04 GMT

(AP) - This June 8, 2007 photo released by the American Kennel Club shows a Rottweiler,Esatto's Alpha Artificer,owned by Frank & Diana Costanzo, jumping an obstacle during the Rally Excellent class at the Greenwich Kennel Club Dog Show and Obedience trial in Norwalk,Conn.(AP Photo/American Kennel Club)