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When I was about 12 years old, my mother let me have my “pick of the litter” from a group of miniature dachshund pups that were being sold outside of an In-N-Out Burger in Draper, Utah. She paid a few ...

Pet ownership is a bond that can last a lifetime and studies proved caring for a small being can improve one's mental health, but not every pet is suitable for everyone. Preparing to adopt or buy a ...

It was a Mother's day gift for the D'Souza family - toy dog chosen at a the local pet store. The kids picked the puppy out, but their excitement quickly turned to devastation in 48 hours. As soon as ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributing writer for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, covering various personal finance topics, including investing, homebuying, loans and more. If you own a dog or ...