We love this time of year—and with all the good smells coming from the kitchen, your dog probably does too. However, many of your favorite holiday dishes are dangerous for dogs (yes, even your uncle’s mashed potatoes). Of course, you could always find a dog sitter on Rover—but if your dog’s home for the holidays, here are the foods you should keep out of paws’ reach.

Bread dough

Okay, so you probably won’t have raw dough on your table. But given how long dough needs to rise, this is worth calling out. Yeast can cause gas and even stomach twisting, so make sure to cover it and keep it far away from curious noses.
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By Associated Press    December 1, 2015

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — When Donnie Walters took son Zeke to have his picture taken with Santa Claus, the 6-month-old boy couldn’t stay awake while they waited in line.

So Santa obliged Walters and posed asleep with the snoozing child resting on his belly.
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Dogs can make great companions for people and boost emotional well being because of their loving and exuberant personalities. These happy creatures can brighten anyone’s day and can help senior citizens stay active and get outside. Dogs are called man’s best friend because they love to shower people with adoration and receive human affection. Here are some of the best breeds for senior citizens, and no, the Great Dane is not on the list.

1. Maltese

This dog has been a family dog for over 2000 years and their girlie looks are fun for owners to maintain. They live a good life usually from 12 to 15 years and they will grow to be only 8 to 10 inches tall. They usually are under 10 pounds so they won’t be jumping up on people and pushing them over. They are not a hazard for older people who may have the risk of falling. This dog loves people and is often used for therapy. These pets are ideal because they are hypoallergenic and shed very little. They are extremely well mannered and loving.
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Ever wonder, “Does my dog love me?” As humans, we have endless opportunities to tell our dogs we love them. From belly scratches to feeding them their favorite late night snack, it’s natural to believe our dogs always know exactly how much we care. Though it’s easy for us to display our love to our pets, how do we know they really feel the same? Fido may not be able to come home from a long day at work with a bouquet of fresh roses to say “I love you,” but there are many small movements he can make to truly declare his love. You just need to look for them.

If he performs any (or all!) of the below points, all signs point to your dog showing his or her unwavering love.
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A golden retriever named Kobe, dying of a brain tumor, is getting a whirlwind tour in his last days, as the Mira Mesa couple that owns him is treating him to trips, including one to Sea World to see Shamu.

Sonya and Jeff Mo’s dog Kobe was found to have a tumor indicating he had only months to live, breaking their hearts, according to ABC 10 San Diego.

Jeff said of Kobe, who works as a therapy dog at Scripps Memorial Hospital, “I think he likes people more than dogs.” Sonya echoed, “We knew we wanted him to be a therapy dog.”
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A Bay Area puppy encounters rain for the first time, and can’t seem to figure out what keeps touching her.

The adorable video shows 15 week-old Shelby, an English Bulldog, reacting with confusion and faint urgency to every droplet that falls onto her cuddly frame.

She eventually grows more comfortable with the sprinkling raindrops, and sits back on her haunches to enjoy the drizzle.
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Published October 13, 2015 FoxNews.com

Photoshop reconstruction of the snub-nosed monkey. (Credit: Dr Thomas Geissmann/Fauna & Flora International)

Move over, fall allergies.

Today’s hottest sneeze belongs to a rare breed of monkey. And, it’s enjoying viral status on Facebook.

The snub-nosed monkey is one of 211 new species discovered in the Eastern Himalayas, according to a World Wildlife Fund report. In addition to the monkey, the new species include 133 plants, 39 invertebrates, 26 fish, 10 amphibians, one reptile and one bird.

Located in the Eastern Himalayan region of far north Myanmar, the monkeys are known as Rhinopithecus Strykeri. Scientists first heard of the species in that region in 2010 and have taken to nicknaming them “snubby” due to their snub noses.
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Awful day at the office? Bad blind date? Or annoyed for no reason? (It happens!) Dog owners know that it just takes one sloppy wet kiss from your furry BFF to turn that frown upside down. It’s even a scientific fact that pets make us happier. And aside from putting smiles on our faces, it turns out pets have the ability to make us healthier. We put together a list of how our pets, particularly dogs, can make us happy, healthy, fit, smiley people—and it’s backed by science, of course!