AKC Announces Recipients of 2016 Paw Of Courage Award
As a show of appreciation to working dogs who serve and protect our country, the AKC announces the new Paw of Courage award to four worthy recipients.
Study: Dog’s Inner Poop Compass Lines Up With Earth’s Axis
I’m going to think twice the next time I get annoyed at Oscar taking his time to find the perfect pooping spot. It turns out his compulsion to turn in…
German Shepherd and Orphaned Moose Become Fast Friends
An odd couple is giving the Internet all the feels as an orphaned moose and a shepherd named Leo became fast friends in Wallagrass, Maine.
Missouri Legislator Proposes to Eliminate Breed-Specific Bans Across T
More states are banning breed-specific legislation as they realize the 'science' behind them simply does not support the efforts.
This Is How Much Millenials Are Spending on Their Pets
The pet-loving generation is sparing no expense when it comes to pampering their fur babies- here's how much exactly are they willing to shell out.
Study Explores Connection Between Human and Pet Health
Does the physical health of a pet correlates with the physical health of the pet parent? HABRI has just funded a project to measure the impact of this unique…
Playful Pup Stabs Owner During Game of Keep-Away
A lovable puppy who thought she'd found herself a new toy accidentally stabbed her owner, and left local law enforcement wondering what happened.
Could Your Dog Toys Be Poisoning Your Pet?
The toys you give your dog to chew may contain chemicals that could be deadly! Learn how to choose toys that are safe for your pooch.
Delta Airlines Introduces Stricter Guidelines for In-Flight Service An
Delta Airlines has released new guidelines for service and support animals to fly, requiring owners to show proof of health and/or vaccinations.
Celebrate “National Get a Pal for Your Pet Day” On November 19 [Vi
It’s the perfect day to consider adopting a pal for your pet PetGuide.com is dedicating the month of November to multiple pet ownership and we were thr…
Study: Dogs Talk To Us With Growls and Barks
New research has shown what dog parents have always known--our dogs know how to 'talk' to us through their barks and growls.
AKC Announces The Most Popular Dogs In The U.S. For 2014
This breed may never have taken home the Best in Show title, but the Labrador Retriever is still #1 one with North Americans! Talk about a never-ending winni…
AKC Registers 7 New Dog Breeds From Around The World
The AKC is adding seven new dog breeds to its official ranks. Ranging in sizes large to small, these new recruits make fine additions to the roster.
Study: Labradors Gain Weight Due To Gene Deletion
Almost 60 percent of Labradors in the US are overweight. And a scientific discovery says that it may be linked to a breed-specific gene mutation.
Legalization Of Marijuana Has Unexpected Side Effects For Pets
The legalization of marijuana in many states in the U.S. has brought about a side effect many may not have considered: the accidental poisoning of our dogs.
Therapy Puppy Supporting USA Gymnastics Abuse Victims
A therapy dog is helping the victims of Larry Nassar, a former sports-medicine doctor who has been convicted of abusing USA Gymnastics team members.
Two Flint-Area Dogs Test Positive for Lead Poisoning
The toxic water in Michigan is making dogs sick. Lead-contaminated water in Flint is named as the culprit behind the first two cases of poisoning in dogs.
Study: Dogs Sync Behaviors With Humans Without Being Told To
Are you and your dog are really 'in sync'? A group of researchers decided to look into it, and turns out dogs really do look to their humans for the lead.
Handler Shows Pics, Video of “A Dog’s Purpose” Pooch Actor Hercu
Another video of "A Dog's Purpose," starring dog actor Hercules, has surfaced. This time, it's from his handler, to show that the dog is happy and safe.
Take The Ultimate Pet Friendly Road Trip With GoPetFriendly.com
The Ultimate Pet Friendly Road Trip Kicks Off this February, inspiring people to embrace road tripping with the best traveling companions ever--their pets!
News Investigation Uncovers Poison in Dog Food, Prompting FDA Investig
A news station has found evidence that several name brand pet foods have traces of a drug given to euthanize dogs, and the FDA is investigating.
9/11 Rescue Dogs Commemorated With Bronze Memorial
New Golden Retriever statue commemorates 9/11 rescue dogs with likeness of last living 9/11 rescue dog, Bretagne. The statue weighs close to 5000 pounds.
Iraq War Biopic Recounts Marine’s Battle For Her Loyal Service Dog
If you're going to see "Megan Leavey," bring tissues. The story of a former Marine's fight with the military to adopt her K9 will bring you to tears.
Research Says Your Dog Only Thinks About Himself
Selfish dog study is questionable, based on how the researchers set up the study. Read about their study and decide for yourself on its validity.
Study: Childhood Pets May Affect Decisions To Live Vegetarian Lifestyl
A new study has found a connection between those who chose a vegetarian lifestyle and also owned pets as children, claiming that those who owned pets as chil…
Generous Woman Wills $1.2 Million To Tennessee’s Cats and Dogs
A Tennessee woman loved her dogs and cats so much, she left her entire $1.2 million estate to the animals of her hometown county.
Meet Sweepee Rambo, The 2016 World’s Ugliest Dog
What she lacks in beauty, she makes up for in heart. Meet Sweepee Rambo the new "World's Ugliest Dog" for 2016. Way too go, girl!
Seasonal Allergies Bring Scratches and Sniffles in Our Pets
Pets can react to seasonal allergies. Unusually warmer temperatures this season mean more allergic reactions, and experts offer professional suggestions.
Study: Dog Walking is Great Exercise for the Elderly
A recent study shows that older people who walk dogs have better levels of physical activity than those who are not dog walkers.
Fort McMurray Pet Owners Need Help After Wildfires Rage Through City
Forced to leave their pets behind because of raging wild fires, the pet parents of Fort McMurray are frantic with worry for their furry loved ones.
Runaway Dog’s PugShot Goes Viral
A Police department on the New Jersey Shore has won the Internet today, posting an adorable “PugShot” of a runaway dog from Maryland. As if pictu…
Liev Schreiber Adopts Two Hurricane Harvey Pups
After the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, Actor Liev Schreiber decided to make a difference in the lives of two shelter puppies!
AKC Humane Fund Honors ACE Winners
The winners of the 19th Annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) have been named, and we believe you’ll love the five amazing winners!…
Wishes Do Come True, Thanks To Petco Foundation’s Holiday Wishes Cam
How would you like to make a wish come true for worthy animal welfare organizations? Petco Foundation is going to make that wish come true!
Pitbull Named Top “American Hero Dog” At The 2013 American Humane
Elle the therapy dog teaches children about dog safety, reading, and overcoming prejudice Each year, the American Humane Association honors American Hero Dog…
Study: Pets Help Lower The Risk Of Childhood Asthma
Pets are the best medicine, and Swedish science backs that claim up! Researchers say the dogs can lower the risk of asthma in children.
Indian Businessman Opens His Home to 700 Homeless Dogs
Stray dogs are a problem in all parts of the world. India is one such country, and one man has decided he's giving his life to the dogs of the streets.
Nicole Miller Designs Pet Products to Benefit Puppies Behind Bars Prog
Nicole Miller has designed a new puppy line. All proceeds go to Puppies Behind Bars, an organization that trains inmates to help prepare service dogs.
Millennial Homebuyers Choose Homes With Their Pet in Mind
Survey shows majority of millennial homebuyers would pass up on their dream home if it didn't happen to meet their pet needs as well.
AKC’s Pack Grows With Addition Of 3 Dog Breeds
Welcome to the club! This year, the American Kennel Club has added three more breeds to its official registry. Which breeds made the cut?
LA Looks at Vegan Diet For All Shelter Dogs, Despite Veterinary Recomm
As more people consider pets their 'family,' they are feeding them humans diets. A new proposal, if passed, will make LA shelter dogs vegan.
PBS’ ‘Shelter Me’ Puts The Spotlight On At-Risk Pets
We all know the statistics are grim: millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters every year. Filmmaker Steve Latham is hoping to change that with hi…
Fur Best Friends Tackle Canine Cancer Bucket List Together
When one man learned his beloved pup had cancer, he decided he wanted to make every day she had with him count, and created a bucket list for her. Now, with…
Pet Food Giant Mars Purchases VCA Hospital Chains for $7.7 Billion
First pet food, now animal hospitals - Mars Incorporated has just announced their purchase of animal hospital chain VCA Inc., acquired for $7.7 billion.
Gorgeous Blondes Gather To Celebrate The Golden Retriever’s Birthday
The Golden Retriever just marked its 150th Breed Anniversary and 361 fair-haired doggos gathered at a Scottish estate to celebrate. Legend has it that 150 ye…
Barking News: Your Dog is Smarter Than You Think
Researchers in Hungary have discovered that your dog’s barking isn’t all just canine commotion: they use different barks to communicate with thei…
Bigger Is Better: AKC Releases List Of 2013’s Most Popular Dogs In T
Lab lovers have spoken – See who took the American Kennel Club’s top spot on the Most Popular Dogs In The U.S. When it comes to dog breeds, owner…
Woman Sues Ex-Husband For Failing To Pay Support For Their Dog
This ex-husband had agreed to pay money towards the upkeep of their dog. However, he didn't stick to the arrangement so now he's being sued!
Scientists Say Russian Islanders Were World’s First Dog Breeders
Scientists believe that the world's first purposed dog breeders were from the Russian island Zhokhov, using them to pull sleds and hunt bears.
Woman Chooses Dog Over Purse When Robbed At Gunpoint
A woman in New Orleans has become our new hero as she chose her dog over her belongings when robbers told her to make a decision.
Google Pets Turns Into a Bow-Wow Browser to Help Shelter Dogs
Life at the shelter can be lonely for dogs. That's why Google is bringing them into its offices for a day off to partner with lucky employees.
New Study To Examine Why Owners Surrender Dogs To Shelters
Is incompatibility the main reason why people surrender their dogs? Researchers want to prove if dogs pick up on human behavior, in order to end to shelter o…
The Dog Wedding Movie Contest Will Have Pet Parents Saying “I Do!”
If you've got a picture of your pooch dressed for a walk down the aisle, "The Dog Wedding" invites you to enter for a chance to win awesome prizes! I do!
Purina Play Haven Opens At NYC Domestic Violence Shelter
Many women stay in abusive homes because they don't want to leave their dogs. Thanks to Purina Play Haven at Urban Women's Retreat, they no longer have to.
Study: Fetching Can Be Hard On Retriever’s Joints
Retrievers were bred to be hunting dogs. Owners need to be wary of their dog's joints and tendons when playing fetch with heavy objects, a new study says.
Connecticut Animals Have a Voice With Desmond’s Law
A groundbreaking law enacted last year in Connecticut is giving a voice to animals that are victims of neglect and abuse.
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Beloved Airport Patrol Dog Passes Away From Prostate Cancer [Video]
A legendary border collie named Piper has died, leaving behind many who valued his work at the Cherry Capital Airport in Michigan.
Meet Faber, San Francisco’s First Courthouse Therapy Dog
What a great idea! We think this program should be instituted everywhere. We all know there’s nothing like the love of a dog to help soothe the stress…
Family Flew Home To Chicago But Their Dog Gets Left Behind In Germany
After landing in the United States, a family from St. Louis was shocked to realize their family pet was left stranded in Frankfurt.
This Pet Carrier Received the Highest Crash Test Rating From CPS
After rigorous testing by the Center for Pet Safety, Gen7 Commuter Pet Carrier & Car Seat proved to be one of the safest carrier on the market.