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Michael Vick Plans To Return To The NFL
Admitted dog killer and former NFL quarterback Michael Vick is planning on rising from the financial cellar he’s in by returning to the NFL. But the bankruptcy judge hearing his case told Vick to come up with a better Chapter 11 plan that includes liquidating his three cars and Virginia homes. Vick, who was indefinitely suspended from the NFL by Commission Roger Goodell, is scheduled for a July release after the 23-month prison sentence at the federal penitentiary in Kansas is served for his conviction of dog fighting conspiracy.

Do You Know How Old Your Dog Really Is?
Math may not be your best subject but if you’re a dog owner you may want to grab your calculator. Do you know how old your dog really is? Is a 3-year-old dog 21 in human years? Not necessarily. A story in the Asbury Park Press says research shows most dogs reach adulthood within the first few years of life. A one-year-old dog is close to 12 in human years, but by doggie year 2 he’s closer to 24 human years. Smaller breeds tend to outlive the larger dogs but aside from size, the breed, nutrition and environment play key roles in dog aging. For dog owners, knowing your dogs age could help with diagnosis and health issues throughout their life.

Top 10 Cat Friendly Cities
Catalyst Council, a newly formed organization working to raise the level of awareness of America’s number one furry companion, the cat, has come out with a top ten list. The CA Talyst 2009 Top 10 Cat Friendly Cities based upon cat ownership per capita, level of vet care, cat friendly local ordinances and microchipping. The CATalyst Council, a coalition of nonprofits, academia, veterinarians and animal welfare organizations hope to call attention to just how much the domestic shorthaired feline is appreciated. Here’s the list…one of the twin cities, Minneapolis grabbed the number 10 position - with Atlanta at number 9 followed by San Diego, Seattle and Boston at number 5. In fourth place, Denver then Portland, San Francisco, Phoenix in second with Tampa in the top spot.

Animal Rescue During Natural Disasters
The American Red Cross is teaming up with the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical foundation to coordinate animal rescue efforts during a natural disaster. Here’s how it will work - the AVMF will bankroll the effort while the AVMA will give technical advice and the Red Cross will coordinate the services. Mary DeWitt Dia, senior associate at the Red Cross said, “We will be able to help our communities better prepare for and respond to the needs of families and animals before, during and after disaster.”