PETS
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Feline Flight Advice
Taking Fluffy on your next flight? Our resident travel guru, Peter Greenberg, gives you some dos and dont's for your furry feline.
Scam Alert: Pet Lemon Laws
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.
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!
Ruff Riders
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.
Pet Lessons
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
Pets for Vets
"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
AARP The Magazine "talks" with Westminster's oldest "Best in Show" winner on sickness, success, and those fabulous ears.
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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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Accessible Care Now
Join AARP in the fight for health reform. Make sure you speak up today!
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How can you tell whether or not "organic" foods are the real deal?
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Enter for a chance to win Energy Star appliances, a MacBook, or mountain bikes!
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Many people find they can shed medications along with their extra pounds.
TV Tackles Aging
An AARP-supported show addresses health and other issues faced by aging people.
How to Bounce Back
Everyone goes through tough times. Some folks just navigate them better. Learn how.
Free Fun in Vegas
Gambled and lost? Peter Greenberg gives tips on free stuff to do in Sin City.
401(k): Debt Cutter?
Should I borrow from my 401(k) to pay off my house? How steep is the penalty?
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Singer Ricardo Montaner's book portrays a man committed to his family and faith.
New Tricks in Bed?
Use these tips to improve your life ... under the covers. Get what you want!.
