cats and dogs

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But the father of seven said drilling new wells could take away from the well he uses to nourish his horses, chickens, barn cats and dogs.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Curtis Sliwa, Mamdani’s Republican opponent, vowed during the mayoral race to make Gracie Mansion a sanctuary for unwanted cats and dogs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Obesity is widespread among domestic cats and dogs, with recent surveys estimating that 50-60% fall into the overweight category, which has contributed to yearly increases in feline diabetes.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

Well, at least they’re not eating the cats and dogs.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025

Jellyfish and insects, frogs and lizards, fish and birds are all animals just as cats and dogs are.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall