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Most dorm residents at Southeast Missouri State University will show up this fall with bedding, a laptop, a backpack and other typical accessories. A few dozen others will tote something furrier — and breathing: their pets.

"Animal House? More Colleges Are Saying Yes to Dogs and Cats in Dorms." is from the April 11, 2018 National section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Joanie Simpson woke early one morning with a terrible backache. Her chest started hurting when she turned over.

"A Woman's Dog Died, and Doctors Say Her Heart Literally Broke" is from the October 19, 2017 Health section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

It was still dark as Billy Farley turned his delivery truck off Interstate 75 onto the Jodeco Road exit south of Atlanta. His headlights caught a figure striding down the ramp toward the highway.

"The Strange and Deadly Saga of 15 Circus Cats' Final Week in America" is from the October 07, 2017 National section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Patrol ranger Bert Gildart was driving down the highest pass in Glacier National Park just after midnight on Aug. 13, 1967, when a woman’s voice suddenly crackled over his two-way radio. It was another ranger, and she had a horrifying message: A grizzly bear had mauled someone at the popular Granite Park guest chalet.

"The True Story of Two Fatal Grizzly Bear Attacks That Changed Our Relationship With Wildlife" is from the August 03, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

“Game of Thrones” viewers who were hoping to get another glimpse of direwolves were disappointed on Sunday night. The wolf Nymeria did not reconsider her rejection her former human companion, Arya Stark. Jon Snow’s journey to Dragonstone did not feature Ghost as a sidekick. Their absence will no doubt add to fan grumbling that the series has sidelined the computer-generated predators.

"Dire Wolves Were Real. Now Someone Is Trying to Resurrect Them." is from the July 31, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Three summers ago, Lee and Mike McGartland entered a horse named The Royal Dollar in the 74th annual Red Carpet Show of the South. A veterinary medical officer from the U.S. Department of Agriculture was there, too.

The animal placed third in its class in the competition for Tennessee walking horses, which have a high-stepping gait that enthusiasts say comes from breeding and training. But it can also come from the application of caustic chemicals to a horse’s legs and other painful practices called “soring.”

"USDA Removed Animal Welfare Reports From Its Site. A Showhorse Lawsuit May Be Why." is from the February 09, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

As if parents of young children didn’t have enough things to worry about, here’s another: Some scientists think pet cats might increase kids’ risk of developing schizophrenia.

"Do Pet Cats Cause Schizophrenia? A New Study Suggests No." is from the February 22, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Indiana egg farmer John Brunnquell’s 1.3 million hens don’t live in cages. They also get to go outside, making his company, Egg Innovations, the nation’s largest free-range operation in the industry.

"Many People Think a Cage-Free Life Is Better for Hens. It's Not That Simple." is from the June 15, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

A dispute over the fate of more than 60 chimpanzees in Liberia has been settled, according to the New York Blood Center, which used the animals for biomedical research before leaving them on remote river islands, and the Humane Society of the United States, which has been their primary caretaker since 2015.

"These Research Chimps Were Abandoned on Islands. Then the Battle Over Their Fate Began." is from the May 30, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

They are brought into shelters in crates, boxes and flower pots at this time of the year: Tiny, mewing kittens with eyes barely open, with pink, toothless mouths — and usually with no mother to nurse them.

"A Kitten Nursery Saves Tiny Lives in a City Aiming to Become 'No Kill'" is from the June 05, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

When a German Shepherd rescue organization posted Elmo’s photo online last fall, it made no effort to mask the dog’s problems. He wore a cone around his neck to prevent him from licking the large open sore on his hip. His fungus-ridden feet were swollen. His graying, 11-year-old face held a pathetic, ears-to-the-ground gaze.

Steve Frost, a retired fire captain in Northern California, said he saw the photo and thought Elmo “looked like hell.” He immediately decided he wanted the dog.

"More People Are Adopting Old Dogs — Really Old Dogs" is from the March 03, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Jenny Hoops.

Katie Hawley was not home when the black bear toured her house in Vail, Colo., but it had no problem getting in. She had accidentally left the kitchen window unlocked, and the bear slid it right open, as if it were familiar with the model.

"Bear Breaks Into House, Plays the Piano but Not Very Well" is from the June 08, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

In many ways, the roosters and hens clucking outside American homes have become pets like the dogs and cats that got there first. But chicken owners are learning that when their birds get sick, veterinary care can be difficult to find.

"When Lulu the Rooster Has a Cold: The Challenges of Raising Backyard Chickens" is from the February 09, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

What’s notable is that they did not cook or eat the chicken. Archaeologists who later unearthed the site in Lincolnshire County found the chicken’s skeleton intact and concluded that it had been carefully buried by its Iron Age handlers, perhaps as an offering to the gods, or perhaps because it was seen as godlike itself. After all, chickens, the descendants of Asian jungle fowl, had only been in Britain for a few hundred years, and they were loud, colorful and still rare.

"Chickens ‘Changed the World.’ So Why Do We Ignore Them?" is from the January 13, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Jill Melancon.

Just this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, eight separate salmonella outbreaks linked to contact with pet poultry have taken place in the United States, sickening more than 370 people in 47 states and hospitalizing 71.

"Backyard Chickens Blamed for Salmonella Outbreaks. Do Not Snuggle With Them, CDC Says." is from the June 05, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

In a study conducted with the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, researchers at the University of Glasgow played six-hour Spotify playlists from five genres of music to shelter dogs. On one day, the dogs heard classical; on others they grooved to soft rock, reggae, pop and Motown. The researchers recorded the dogs’ heart rate variability, their cortisol levels and behaviors like barking and lying down — all measures of stress levels — as they listened to the tunes, as well as on days when no music was played.

"Music Helps Dogs Chill Out, Especially if It’s Reggae or Soft Rock " is from the January 27, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Jill Melancon.

A therapy-animal trend grips the United States. The San Francisco airport now deploys a pig to calm frazzled travelers. Universities nationwide bring dogs (and a donkey) onto campus to soothe students during finals. Llamas comfort hospital patients, pooches provide succor at disaster sites and horses are used to treat sex addiction.

"Therapy Animals Are Everywhere. Proof That They Help Is Not." is from the July 02, 2017 Science section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Evangelists for this practice say it is surprisingly possible and the benefits are great: No litterbox smell. No gravelly grains underfoot. No scooping.

"You Can Train Your Cat to Use the Toilet. Just Don’t Expect It to Flush." is from the March 22, 2017 Animalia section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.

The feline mind is understudied. But research suggests cats are more social — and trainable — than they get credit for.

Amid growing scrutiny of animals in airplane cabins, several airlines have unveiled tightened policies aimed at limiting the number of untrained pets or unusual species on flights. The changes, they have said, are driven by safety considerations and intended to ensure that service or emotional-support animals are traveling only with passengers who have disabilities.

"Delta Is Banning Pit Bull Service Dogs. That Might Not Be Legal." is from the June 22, 2018 National section of The Washington Post. It was written by Karin Brulliard and narrated by Sam Scholl.