article_snippet: Those treatments ranged from the lifesaving to the exotic, like plastic surgery.
article_snippet: A robust human-animal bond still exists, especially with dogs and cats, and people are doing more to prolong people pets' lives, from surgery to food, Vetere said.
article_snippet: But adoptions at shelters and rescues are strong, many cities banned the sale of dogs from puppy mills and the lifespans of dogs and cats have lengthened.