Enjoy the top pet news links of the week before heading off into the weekend!

This survey finds that family members often fight about issues relating to their dogs. Do travel arrangements, feeding decisions and the ever-import couch question raise ire between you and your housemates?

Pet import requirements for Australia will change March 1, 2012: dogs from most countries will now need a Bordetella vaccine.

Meet Lucy, the world's smallest working dog.

In post-tsunami Japan, people find comfort in the company of animals at places like the Calico Cat Cafe.

Would you ever consider bringing your pet on a ferry?

Animal shelters aiming higher than no-kill.

Dogs and deployment -- helping military families with pets.

An ex-NFL player is getting in on the pet industry by opening up a doggie daycare and boarding facility.

Yup, it's January alright. Here are some winter weather pet safety tips.