The Water Bowl: Tiger Cubs Find New Mom in Shar Pei

06/07/2012 at 11:30 AM EDT

Russian Tiger Cubs Find Surrogate Mom in Shar Pei
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Two Siberian tiger cubs from a Russian zoo have found a surrogate mom in a Shar Pei named Cleopatra. "She accepted them right away," said the zoo's assistant director, Viktoria Kudlayeva, of the pair, who was abandoned by its mother. "She's cleaning them and breast feeding them as if they were her own. And they also sleep together." –AP

Animal control officials in New Bedford, Mass., discovered a 4-ft.-long alligator and a pit bull living in an abandoned apartment. "It was total disarray," Animal Control Director Emanuel Maciel said. "There were feces everywhere and no water for the dog." –SouthCoastToday.com

A Florida man was arrested after he called 911 for assistance when a strip club would not let him enter with his pet cat. When authorities determined the man was under the influence, his cat was placed in the custody of animal control. –ABC 7



From paw burns to dehydration, how to spot – and treat – common summer ailments that could be affecting your pet. –Baltimore Sun

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