The Water Bowl: Nearly 70 Cats Escape Florida House Fire; Plus: Marines Ban Aggressive Pets

10/07/2009 at 10:44 AM EDT

The Water Bowl: Nearly 70 Cats Escape Florida House Fire; Plus: Marines Ban Aggressive Pets
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In a bizarre accident, nine cats are killed in a housefire in Daytona Beach, Fla., that was caused by a group of nesting carpenter ants. Luckily, about 70 other felines living on the premises made it out alive. – Orlando Sentinel

Sadly, dementia can affect dogs and cats, too. Unsure of the signs? Dr. Shawn Messonnier answers some basic questions about the conditions. – USA Today

Cameras placed on albatross' backs show stunning pictures that prove that the birds actually feed alongside killer whales. – BBC

After an elderly woman was attacked by five raccoons outside her Lakeland, Fla., home this week, authorities have taken precautionary measures to capture the animals, trapping one in a cage overnight on Monday. – The Tampa Tribune

The Marine Corps issues the first worldwide policy banning pit bulls, Rottweilers, wolf hybrids and any dogs with "dominant traits of aggression" from all U.S. Marine Corps bases and housing facilities. – Stars and Stripes

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