Twenty more fascinating facts and figures about our animal friends:
• 10: Dogs have about 10 vocal sounds.
• 20: Only about 20% of kittens born in the U.S. are adopted.
• 30: Cats spend almost 30% of their lives grooming themselves.
• 40: The number of years a goldfish can live.
• 50: To survive, every bird must eat at least 50% its own weight in food each day.
• 60: Americans own and estimated 60 million pet birds.
• 100: During its lifetime, one female cat can have nearly 100 kittens.
• 200: There are more than 200 different breeds of dogs.
• 300: There are over 300 species of parrots in the world.
• 400: That’s how many times a bird’s heart beats per minute at rest.
• 500: The ferret was domesticated more than 500 years before the cat.
• 700 Domestic mice exhibit about 700 different color and coat varieties.
• 3,000: As many as 3,000 cats and dogs are born every hour in this country. By comparison, only around 450 humans are born every hour in America.
• 6,000: The greyhound was known to exist in ancient Egypt 6,000 years ago.
• 7,000: A cat owner can expect to spend at least $7000 on basic care for one pet over his lifetime.
• 9,000: There are more than 9,000 species of birds, but parakeets, canaries and finches are the most popular domesticated bird species.
• 10,000: Domesticated for more than 10,000 years, the dog was one of the first animals domesticated by humans.
• 30,000: Each day in the US, animal shelters are forced to destroy as many as 30,000 dogs and cats.
• 2,000,000: The Cat Fanciers’ Association, the feline counterpart to the American Kennel Club, has registered more than 2 million pedigreed cats since its inception in 1906.
• 220,000,000: Though human noses have an impressive 5 million olfactory cells with which to smell, sheepdogs have 220 million, enabling them to smell 44 times better than man.
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Interesting facts and figures about our animal friends:
• .06: Dogs can locate the source of a sound in 6/100ths of a second.
• 2.2: The average cat owner had 2.2 cats
• 3.5: Of families who owed pets, those who owned horses were the most likely to own more than one, with the average being 3.5 horses.
• 4: The number of babies in an armadillo litter. And they are always all the same sex.
• 6: Spaying or neutering of cats and dogs as young as 6 weeks is generally recommended by veterinarians, and will produce no ill effects on your pet.
• 7: A cat can jump as much as seven times its height.
• 15: The female flea consumes 15 times her own body weight in blood daily.
• 18: Of people with companion animals, only 18% sleep with them.
• 19: Most dogs can reach speeds up to about 19 miles per hour when running at full tilt.
• 26: Cats purr at about 26 cycles per second, the same frequency as an idling diesel engine.
• 30: Number of minutes an iguana can hold its breath.
• 50: Tapeworms range in size from about 0.04 inch to more than 50 feet in length.
• 75: Larger parrots such as macaws and cockatoos can easily live more than 75 years.
• 85: That’s how many baby snakes a single garter snake can give birth to.
• 110: A cat’s heart beats at 110 to 140 beats per minute, twice as fast as a human heart.
• 600: Humans began to raise rabbits around 600 B.C.
• 1,900,000: The most popular pet in American besides dogs, cats, birds, horses, ferrets or fish is the rabbit, with almost 1.9 million households owning at least one of the furry critters.
• 8,000,000: The third most popular pet in the US? Currently, the ferret, with an estimated 8 million of the wily critters in homes across the country.
• 65,000,000: There are roughly 65 million dogs in the United States, compared to an estimated 77 million cats.
• 2 billion: There are estimated to be as many as 2 billion living birds on the planet.
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This list ventures way beyond dogs, cats and horses. We’ve got pandas and chimps, rats and pigs, dolphins and deer. And most of all, we’ve got some great storytelling.

1. King Kong (1933) – Giant gorilla meets platinum blonde.
2. Dumbo (1941) – Flying elephant and assorted circus animals
3. Bambi (1942) – Fawn and various forest creatures
4. Jungle Book (1942) – A child is raised in the Indian jungle by wolves and befriended by other creatures
5. The Yearling (1946) – A boy and an orphaned fawn
6. Francis (1949) – A talking mule
7. Mighty Joe Young (1949) – An African gorilla’s travails in Hollywood
8. Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) – A chimpanzee is raised by a human couple in a “nature vs. nurture” experiment
9. Animal Farm (1955) – A farm animal revolution under command of Old Major, the pig
10. Flipper (1963) – a bottlenose dolphin and a boy
11. Zebra in the Kitchen (1965) – A boy frees zoo animals and they take over the town
12. Born Free (1966) – Elsa the lion
13. Doctor Doolittle (1967) – A veterinarian who talks to animals
14. Living Free (1972) – More with Elsa the lion
15. Charlotte’s Web (1972) – A Pig, a spider, a rat and a little girl
16. Salty (1974) – A mischievous sea lion and a boy
17. Watership Down (1978) – The adventures of a community of rabbits
18. Never Cry Wolf (1983) – A docudrama about a den of wolves in the Arctic
19. Gorillas in the Mist (1988) – Silverback gorillas studied by Dian Fossey
20. Free Willy (1993) –A boy befriends a killer whale
21. Andre (1994) – A Maine family adopt an orphaned baby sea lion
22. Babe (1995) – A pig, sheep dogs and more
23. Fly Away Home (1996) – A girl helps a flock of young geese migrate south
24. Shrek (2001) – Various animated beasts and a couple of charming ogres.
25. Whale Rider (2002) – A young Maori girl rides a whale in a rite of passage
26. Finding Nemo (2003) – A lost clown fish finds his way back to his family
27. Two Brothers (2004) – Two tiger cubs are reunited
28. Shark Tale (2004) – Fish and shark find friendship
29. Madagascar (2005) – Zoo animals escape to Madagascar
30. March of the Penguins (2005) – Documentary on emperor penguins
31. Racing Stripes (2005)— A baby zebra and a cast of farm animals
32. Over the Hedge (2006) – RJ the raccoon and his group of animal friends
33. Happy Feet (2006) – Mumble the dancing penguin
34. Ratatouille (2007) – Remy the Rat who yearns to be a chef
35. Kung Fu Panda (2008) – Po the Panda

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1. My Friend Flicka (1943)
2. National Velvet (1944)
3. Misty (1961)
4. Black Beauty (1971)
5. International Velvet (1978)
6. Run for the Roses (1978)
7. The Black Stallion (1979)
8. Phar Lap (1983)
9. Legend of the White Horse (1985)
10. Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken (1991)
11. Dark Horse (1992)
12. Black Beauty (1994)
13. Breaking Free (1995)
14. Horse Whisperer (1998)
15. Running Free (2000)
16. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
17. Seabiscuit (2003)
18. Hidalgo (2004)
19. Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer (2009)
20. The Horse Boy (2009)

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These are the 18 best movies we could identify where one of our felines friend plays a major role, again, IOHO (In our humble opinion…) Cats sure don’t get the star billing in Hollywood that dogs do, however, so we had a tough time filling out the list. Hmph. Better not let Fluffy hear about that.

1. A Cat, Shozo and Two Women (1956)
2. The Incredible Journey (1963)
3. The Three Lives of Thomasina (1964)
4. That Darn Cat! (1965)
5. The Aristocats (1970)
6. Harry and Tonto (1974)
7. Oliver & Company (1988)
8. The Adventures of Milo & Otis ( 1989)
9. National Geographic’s Cats: Caressing the Tiger (1991)
10. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993 remake of 1963 film)
11. Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)
12. Cats Don’t Dance (1997)
13. That Darn Cat (1997 remake)
14. Cats & Dogs (2001)
15. The Cat in the Hat (2003)
16. Garfield: The Movie (2004)
17. Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006)
18. A Cat’s Tale (2008)

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These are the 21 best dog movies ever made, IOHO (In our humble opinion…) If you haven’t seen them all, head down to the video store or add them to your Netflix Queue!
1. The Adventures of Rex and Rinty (1935)
2. Lassie Come Home (1943)
3. Lady and the Tramp (1955)
4. Old Yeller (1957)
5. 101 Dalmatians (1961)
6. The Incredible Journey (1963)
7. Sounder (1972)
8. Benji (1974)
9. White Dog (1982)
10. K-9 (1989)
11. Turner & Hooch (1989)
12. White Fang (1991)
13. Beethoven (1992)
14. Beethoven’s Second (1994)
15. Best in Show (2000)
16. Because of Winn Dixie (2005)
17. Eight Below (2006)
18. Underdog (2007)
19. Bolt (2008)
20. Marley & Me (2008)
21. Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009)
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This is AAA’s list of vehicles most likely to keep drivers, passengers and canine companions alike safe and comfortable
If you’re like most dog owners who frequently pack Man’s Best Friend in the car for quick errands, day trips and driving vacations, you may want to check out this list before you buy your next vehicle.
“More than 45 million households in the U.S. have a dog, and many are taking Fido along for the ride on a regular basis,” said John Nielsen of AAA. “There are several vehicles with features that can help keep pets safe, comfortable and easy to clean-up after while also addressing other driver desires such as sportiness, adventure or luxury.”
AAA Auto Buying’s team compiled a list of their top vehicles picks for dog owners based upon a wide variety of factors such as crash test ratings, safety features, fuel economy, ease of animal ingress and egress, cargo area size, easy-to-clean interiors, availability of tie-down hooks and accessories (both original manufacturer and aftermarket).
Luxury Cars for the Pampered Pet
1. The Volvo XC60 features a roomy cargo area with optional rubber mats and a pet barrier that fastens securely above the raised rear seats to keep pets from distracting the driver.
2. The BMW 3 Series Wagon offers a range of accessories to facilitate pet transport, including rubber mats for the cargo area and sturdy divided barriers to transport two dogs separately. Suitable for medium to smaller breeds.
Sports Utility Vehicles for the Active Dog
3. The Subaru Forester features multiple tie-down points to secure a kennel in its huge cargo area: 68 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. At just 27 inches off the ground, the floor is lower than most sports utility vehicles for easier access by your four legged friend.
4. Hyundai Santa Fe offers sufficient cargo space for even most larger dogs and an whole array of optional accessories (available from both Hyundai and after-market suppliers) including rubber mats, beds and cushions.
5. Honda Element’s interior features surfaces and upholstery that can be hosed out. The clamshell side doors facilitate pet egress and the high-profile cargo area is great for larger canines. Accessories include a ramp (ideal for older dogs) and a soft-sided kennel that features a spill-resistant water dish and an electric ventilating fan.
6. The Toyota Venza offers a great selection of accessories, including a tailgate ramp; waterproof seat covers; a harness/booster seat pet restraint system; adjustable pet barrier and tether to keep canines from jumping into the passenger area.
Compact Cars for Pups from Petite to “Par”
7. Mazda3 5-Door: This hatchback is probably best suited to small-to-medium-sized pets. Accessories are limited to aftermarket suppliers, but there’s a wide range of mats and kennels that are a suitable.
8. Mini Clubman is surprisingly roomy, offering more than 33 cubic feet of space with the rear seat folded. Most kennels will fit easily and can be secured using built-in tie-down points.
Economy Vehicles for Frugal Fido
9. The Kia Soul is great for medium to smaller sized breeds. Aftermarket accessories include heavy-duty mats and seat covers, pet cages and dividers.
10. Nissan Cube With the back seats down, this car is suitable for even larger breeds. Plenty of aftermarket accessories are available, ranging from cargo area mats to hair-shedding seat covers.
A Green Machine for Grover
11. The Ford Escape Hybrid is promoted as ideal for “…a big, wet dog…” Pet-friendly accessories are available from many sources, including floor mats and a pet divider.
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Start small! Check out this short list of birds that by most accounts are companionable, easy to care for and tame, and sufficiently independent. Remember the best birds may not be the biggest, most brightly colored or most popular species. Talk to your vet or chat up some folks online to get more information and determine the right fit for you and your family.
Parakeets and Budgies: Basically smart little parrots, these guys are easy to tame, are super colorful and have great personalities.
Cockatiels: Quiet and affectionate, Cockatiels require regular handling and interaction. As a result, they form tight bonds with their humans.
Finches and Canaries: Don’t tolerate handling but are pretty to look at and listen to. Great in small flocks and do well in a medium flight cage or aviary.
Doves: Handfed doves are likely to be fabulously affectionate, and are by nature exceptionally gentle and calm. Perfect choice for bird owners that prefer a quieter household.
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