If you think your pet is the cutest in the world, then why not enter him or her in the World Spay Day Online Photo Contest?

Once you have entered, you can encourage your family and friends to vote for your pet’s photo.

Each vote is a $1 donation. All the money received will go to help spay and neuter animals around the world.

The contest lasts until the end of February and is being organized by the Humane Society. The Humane Society’s mission is to end pet homelessness.

Do you want to live a longer and healthier life? According to a study by the Minnesota Stroke Institute, there is one easy thing you can do: get a cat.

People who look after cats are less likely to suffer heart attacks, the study found. Caring for and being in the company of an animal helps reduce stress.

Although the study only covered cat owners, it is believed that owning a dog has the same health benefits.

(Remember it is always best to get your pets from an animal shelter and not to buy them.)

There are several very good reasons why people should adopt pets and not buy them.

The best reason is that you will save a life. Millions of dogs and cats are euthanized each year because they could not find a home.

Adopted pets are healthy because they receive examinations while they are in animal shelters.

Furthermore, people who look after pets are happier than those who do not.

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Duncan is a dog in the American state of Washington. He has done something most dogs have never done.

He has voted.

According to a report in The Seattle Times, Jane Balogh, his owner, wanted to show how easy it is for someone to vote in Washington state – even if that person is not an American citizen.

All she had to do was write a name and date of birth. She then used Duncan’s signature – a paw print – to send in his ballot.

Duncan was able to vote in three elections before officials realized he was a dog.