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Feline Flight Advice

By Peter Greenberg

Taking Fluffy on your next flight? Our resident travel guru, Peter Greenberg, gives you some dos and dont's for your furry feline.

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Scam Alert: Pet Lemon Laws

By Sid Kirchheimer

Find out what options you have when a pet you purchased gets sick. Read more.

Volunteer for Animals

Project FeederWatch

During winter, you can volunteer to count birds at your own feeder for a scientific census by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. You don't need to be an expert; birders of all skill levels are encouraged to participate.

Pet Fostering

Animal rescue organizations need people to provide care and temporary homes for kittens, puppies, and other pets that are ill, pregnant, or have behavioral problems. Most fostering programs offer training and supplies to volunteers. Go to Pets 911 to find a local shelter or rescue organization in need of fostering volunteers.

Raise Guide Dogs

Organizations such as Guide Dogs of America, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and The Seeing Eye need people to foster-parent puppies that will be formally trained as guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired.

Excerpts from AARP The Magazine's Virtual Volunteering Resource Guide.

Most Heroic Pet Contest

By AARP The Magazine

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Do you have a courageous cat, a daring dog, a brave bird, or a horse that heals? We’re looking for heroic animals who have significantly improved or saved someone's life. Enter now!

Dog in Car

Ruff Riders

By Laura Daily

Find all you need to know about traveling on pet-friendly vacations, including how to find hotels and destinations that welcome pets, prepare for road trips, and make packing lists.

White Husky Dog

Pet Lessons

By Sue McCrosky

What has your pet taught you? Find out what a rescued husky taught one of our readers. You might rethink that mangy hound at the pound.

From the Online Community

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Group: DOGS
Try cooking up some homemade treats, like these Peanut Butter Biscuits.
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Group: Cats

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Share stores and photos of your favorite feline friends.

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Pets for Vets

By AARP TV

"Man's best friend" takes on a whole new meaning. Watch these remarkable stories of dogs helping wounded veterans. Watch now.

Stump: The Bark of Champions

By Ken Budd

AARP The Magazine "talks" with Westminster's oldest "Best in Show" winner on sickness, success, and those fabulous ears.

AARP Member Benefits

Travel Discounts

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Travel Discounts

AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia has deals on cruises, car rentals, airfare, hotels and vacation packages.

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Insurance, med supplies & drug discounts.

Financial & Legal

Guidance for retirement planning.

Insurance Products

Exclusive products for AARP members.

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Create The Good
AARP is calling on its members to Create the Good in their neighborhoods. Get involved.

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Find out
what public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.

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Free Fun in Vegas

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401(k): Debt Cutter?

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Should I borrow from my 401(k) to pay off my house? How steep is the penalty?

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Ricardo Montaner

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New Tricks in Bed?

Use these tips to improve your life ... under the covers. Get what you want!.