TULALIP, Washington: For ten years, Dr. Vel Moore has run a horse rescue and retirement service. Now her not-for-profit operation is reportedly facing eviction.

Dr. Moore's Equine Rescue Association (ERA), based in Snohomish County, Washington, is dedicated to caring for aging horses which have nowhere else to go.

SACRAMENTO, California: A law forcing pet owners to de-sex their mixed-breed dogs and cats, described by critics as animal "genocide", is a step closer to reality.

TOYAMA, Japan: Is Fido looking a bit frantic? Is Mittens moping? At your wits end trying to work out why?

Well don't worry, help is at hand. A company has come up with a way of determining whether your beloved pet is suffering from that blight of our fast-paced society - stress.

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Plasma TVs. Wall paintings. Facials and massages. Private spas. And that's just for the pets.

In fact it's all for the pets. Welcome to the Wag Hotel, a pet-only luxury resort boasting 24-hour staffing, an indoor swimming pool, fish tank and two meals a day for each of its lucky four-legged furry guests.

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana: Ever wanted a crocodile? Or a hippopotamus? Or a wolverine? What about an elephant? Well, if you live in Indiana, it looks like you might be too late.

ROCKVILLE, Maryland: Pet owners are living in fear after a third ingredient used to make domestic animal food was found to be contaminated with an industrial chemical.

It is now more than a month since a wave of domestic animal deaths forced the recall of more than 100 brands of dog and cat food containing contaminated wheat gluten.

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