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A Los Angeles church has started the Canines at Covenant service, a 30-minute service with special doggy prayers and treats! --AP via Google

Owners of more than three cats in Dudley, Mass., are now required to get a residential kennel license. The town passed the law after dealing with a neighborhood feud over a woman and her 15 cats. --Todayshow.com

A Pittsburgh shelter dog is nursing nine African painted dogs at the local zoo after the litter's mother died of a ruptured uterus. --AP via philly.com

Watch out for falling squirrels! New York is experiencing an influx in squirrel births, and overcrowded trees have led to falling baby squirrels. A rescue group is working to help them. --nydailynews.com

A St. Louis teacher has returned to school after being put on leave for assigning homework about animals engaged in homosexual acts. --riverfronttimes.com