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• Pet Food Recall Is Expanded After 70 Dogs Die
  Midwestern Pet Foods Inc. expanded a voluntary recall after fatal levels of a toxin produced by mold were found in some of its products, the F.D.A. said.
• Infrared Drones, Search Parties and a Lasso: Chasing a Runaway Llama
  In a season of uncommon grief and worry, people far beyond the Westchester County estate from which Gizmo escaped were all too happy to fret about something else, for a change.
• How My Pet Snake Taught Me to Really See
  For most of us, snakes are as much symbol as animal. But I haven’t communed with a metaphor for all these years.
• She Saved Thousands of Best Friends. Then Covid-19 Killed Her.
  Valerie Louie rescued dogs and matched them with families, including ours. These beloved pets helped countless people bear up during the pandemic, making her death a particular Covid-19 cruelty.
• How to Pet-Proof Your Holiday Decor
  The holidays are a magical time even for pets, but the cheerful decor can be harmful if you’re not careful.