These stories are worth a click:
* Numbering 40 million, parrots are fast approaching the popularity of cats and dogs. And they can be just as demanding, warns Mira Tweti, author of a book on human-pet parrot conflicts. -- CBSNews
* Though there are conflicting reports, William Morse says his Lab mix named Hoagie saved him from a mountain lion on Tuesday. But officials think the dog chased the lion–which gets it off the hook for euthanasia. -- Huffington Post and LA Times
* Puppy mill reform bills are under debate around the country, but are being fought by powerful lobbies that opposes the Humane Society on a variety of other issues, including the AKC, the NRA and the farm bureau. -- Wayne Pacelle
* Abandoned fishing nets make up 10 percent of sea litter and continue to "Ghost-fish" for years, a U.N. report says. -- AFP
* A family spaniel, Alfie, stole and ate a toy dog from the dollhouse in his family. A vet found the toy on an X-ray and did surgery to remove it. -- MetroUK
* Doris Day is teaming up with the Humane Society to create a model horse rescue and adoption center at the Cleveland Armory Black Beauty Ranch. -- Ecorazzi
* The Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project works with the UC Davis vet school to protect the health of the remaining 740 mountain gorillas. -- About.com
* Which bones are safe for dogs? -- Petside.com
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