There have been weak pets that live for months and lively pets that die unexpectedly.
Herding breeds are intelligent and lively, making fine family pets or obedience competitors.
Things get a bit livelier when the aliens' pet, a giant mutant who seems to have been assembled from carpet remnants, goes on a rampage and kidnaps the doctor's wife.
In August, the city held its fifth annual wiener-dog race day, which included costumes, snacks, and lively competitions like "Seriously Stupid Pet Tricks".
Delicate in appearance but usually vigorous, healthy, affectionate, and lively, the Maltese was once the valued pet of the wealthy and aristocratic.
When the liveliest character in a movie is the heroine's pet turtle, you know you're in for some seriously stately filmmaking, and "Delta" does not disappoint.
The show stars Sonya Fitzpatrick, an animal communicator who facilitates understanding between pets and owners, both of whom are part of an unusually lively audience.
