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    According to Jim: Morning Zoo October 14 2011

    Welcome to the Morning Zoo: the latest, greatest pet news and pics at your fingertips...literally! Let's kick things off with a photo array of extremely tiny toads that fit on your knuckle. (bunnyfrogs's Tiny Toads Flickr gallery)

    In case you missed it, Simon's Cat got a kitten in "Double Trouble." (Simon's Cat)

    For some reason, it's hilarious to me when pets have human names like "Steve" or "Keith." Today's adoptable pet du jour is a hermit crab named Jim from Quilcene, WA. And he's a reeeeeal shell-raiser. (Petfinder)

    Booking your flights for the holidays? Make sure your pet isn't banned for breathing problems; if she is, you might have to spring for a separate seat. (Gothamist)

    Find out how much you know about animal skeletons with PetSugar's Halloween quiz. (PetSugar)

    Win a Chill pad from P.L.A.Y. (Modern Dog magazine)

    Forget whatcha heard: the TV makes an excellent babysitter! ...Well, for chinchillas, anyway. (ChinCare)

    Vent about your pet's most irritating antics, or just vote on other people's. (Good Housekeeping)

    Get the younguns going on vocational training early with the half-baffling, half-awesome My Little Sandbox Doggie Day Care. Teaches best canine-care practices AND Zen gardening! (The BE Good Company)