These stories are worth a click:
  • Not only does the City Community Church in Austin, Texas, meet in a bar, but it also allows a canine congregation. "A few weeks ago, a German shepherd tried to eat one of the smaller dogs, which was a little awkward," the Rev. Matthias Haeusel said. "But, generally, they're very well-leashed." — American-Statesman

  • Two snow leopard cubs at the Melbourne Zoo in Australia woke up to a cool treat: 10 tons of the white stuff trucked in especially for them. — Herald Sun

  • The Birds star Tippi Hedren, who runs a wildlife preserve housing Michael Jackson's former pet tigers, says she told the big cats of his death. "You don't know what mental telepathy exists from the human to the animal," she said. "But I hope they understood." — L.A. Unleashed

  • Dogs in Tennessee are getting a taste of brunch and more: As of July 1, many cities in the state are allowing owners to bring their pets onto restaurant patios.—WBIR.com

  • The day before a 2-year-old Florida girl was killed by a pet python, 7 other big snakes that had been found in the Everglades were released into a Savannah, Ga., pit, where ecologists will study their behavior in the more northern climate. The government is considering designating the Burmese python an "injurious species."—Associated Press, Palm Beach Post