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Science & History

Saint Bernard current and past

Science & History

Breed Standards & Body Language

Breeders, judges and historians talk about breed standards—why they work and when they don’t

By Jane Brackman, PhD

Lily Tomlin Talks

The legendary comedian stands up for animals

By Alysia Gray Painter

People Who Matter: An Interview with Doris Day

By Cameron Woo, Nellie McKay

dog adoption problems, returning an adopted dog

When a Dog Adoption Doesn't Work Out

Sometimes, love isn’t enough

By Elizabeth Mehren