Flying cats? Not so much, more like leaping felines, but Dr. Shuker is more than familiar with this twist of nature and can attest that it’s not all that uncommon. It is one for the strange books however, and we’re not going to be throwing around the phrase “when pigs fly” with such ease anymore. We need to be careful what we ask for. This next piece, White Dogs of Death also features pets that seem to be less than earthbound, but it’s more of a case of payback and karma than nature playing pranks. In honor of the Year of the Dog, Chris Woodyard shares a tale that will make you appreciate–and respect–your four-legged pals a whole lot more. (CM)

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