Charlotte Reed

Charlotte Reed Credit: Jeff Harris Photography Inc.

This week's morning routine is the cat's meow: pet expert Charlotte Reed, the author of "The Miss Fido Manners Book of Dog Etiquette."

Do you wake up to dog licks and cat purrs, or does an alarm clock suffice? At least three English toy spaniels sleep in the bed, but two cats jump up at about 4 a.m. to motivate us to get the day started.

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Rape, kidnapping charges dropped against man who died in custody ... Highest-paid LI nonprofit employees ... Out East: Seven Ponds Orchard Credit: Newsday

South Asians concerned about online hate ... Rape, kidnapping charges dropped against man who died in custody ... Ex-teacher gets 3 years in prison ... Working Moms: Finding friends

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