http://dir.salon.com/topics/pet_week/?source=rss&aim=pet_week en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:02:00 PST Articles about the human-animal bond By Rebecca Traister Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:02:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/13/bruno_dog/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/13/bruno_dog/index.html?source=rss Bruno came to us on three legs, with a body bred for violence. He was our best friend and our worst fear. By Katie Rolnick Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:02:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/13/pet_trends/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/13/pet_trends/index.html?source=rss Social networking sites for dogs? Kitty wigs? It's time to stop the madness. By Katharine Mieszkowski Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:02:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/12/human_animal/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/12/human_animal/index.html?source=rss Why are we so nuts about our pets? The author of "Made for Each Other" explains why bonding with animals isn't embarrassing, it's natural. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:02:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/animals/2009/02/12/petweek_exotics/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/animals/2009/02/12/petweek_exotics/index.html?source=rss At the Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine we get a glimpse into the challenges of owning and caring for New York's most unusual animals. By Amy Benfer Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:02:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/11/pets_economy/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/11/pets_economy/index.html?source=rss Forget doggy-tinis and Burberry animal carriers. Has pet ownership itself become an unaffordable luxury? Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:02:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/animals/2009/02/11/petweek_blessing/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/animals/2009/02/11/petweek_blessing/index.html?source=rss We head to Manhattan's All Souls Church for a special service where all furry creatures are welcome. By Sarah Hepola Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:02:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/10/cat_internet/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/10/cat_internet/index.html?source=rss How the lowly cat, shunned by Hollywood, became an online star: An introduction to Pet Week. By Heather Havrilesky Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:02:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/10/havrilesky_dogs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/02/10/havrilesky_dogs/index.html?source=rss An ode to loud, stinky, filthy canines and the pathologically needy people who love them.