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Joe Truzzolino and his roommates were setting up a keg in the front yard of their off-campus rental on Hill Street when they received a surprise visit from the Ann Arbor police chief.

We invite our readers to interact here on the pets section any chance we get, and one thing is evident: People are passionate about their companion animals, no matter what breed they are. And as we see at the end of each week, they like to show off their cute pet photos!

It's always fun to see what our readers' lives are like with their own pets and other animals, and there are always interesting stories to tell.

This week, you'll see area dogs and cats doing what they do best — being themselves!

Mary Bilyeu | Contributor

Watermelon-Pomegranate Soup with Mint & FetaPeggy Lampman | Contributor

Click on the link to download today's comics: AnnArbor.0830.pdf

Here is the daily Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle for August 30: 20130830pzdxl-a.pdf

Here is the daily Sudoku puzzle for August 30: sud_3col130830.pdf

Paul Valery, a French poet and critic who died in 1945, said, "Every thought is an exception to the general rule that people don't think."
Bridge players always think -- although experts think more than others.

DEAR DOCTOR K: Why do so many people lose height and develop a stooped posture as they get older?
Continue reading Spinal fractures lead to loss of height in seniors...

In the coming months, look for new hobbies to help bring you greater happiness. Spend more time with friends, children or loved ones. A change of heart will make you aware of what you need to do to make your life more meaningful.
Continue reading Horoscope for August 30, 2013...