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No ties or socks: Father’s Day gift ideas

By Jennifer Ortiz

WASHINGTON — Father’s Day is right around the corner, which means treating the old man to some new goodies.

Click through the gallery for creative gift ideas that your dad will love — that aren’t ties or socks.

Because a quality dad deserves quality gifts.[custom_gallery]

Helping a pet that frets over Fourth of July fireworks

By Kate Ryan
On America's 250th birthday, fireworks displays are likely going to be spectacular — but for many pets, the booms of the pyrotechnics are a miserable experience. Dr. Janine Calabro, medical director at VEG ER for Pets, said many animals may find the noises from our celebrations stressful. "Dogs are probably the most common pets in which we see some of these problems," she said.
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