pet

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Prices for things like lawn care, pet care and laundry services have gone up more than usual due to a scarcity of labor and continued high demand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The lone exception might be Rocco, Zoe’s pet rock, whose complicated relationship with Elmo has become part of children’s television lore.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

"We're seeing illegal breeding and trading of exotic cockroaches and we're putting pet businesses and pet owners on notice."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Find budget-friendly pet insurance without compromising on solid coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He ought to sit up there at the desk instead of Little Britches, being teacher’s pet.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck