Pet-Sitter Loses Fight for $1M in Damages After Bad Yelp Review
Great news for honest reviews. A Texas pet-sitting company's $1 million lawsuit against clients who gave it a 1-star Yelp review has been thrown out.
Special Delivery: Active Duty Military Dog Teams To Receive Care Packa
The American Humane Association and Military Working Dog Team Support Association team up to send much-needed care packages to active military dog teams.
It Takes a Village to Find a Missing Rescue Dog
An entire village has helped Puerto Rico rescue dog Rene get back home to his owner Mara after slipping her collar going missing last week.
Study Suggests Well-Behaved Dogs Have Less-Stressed Owners
A new study recently published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior suggests that there is a correlation between how dog owners believe their pets behavior…
Study: Pet Parents Believe All Dogs Go To Heaven
A new study finds most American pet owners believe dogs go to Heaven once they've crossed the Rainbow Bridge. But are all animals granted access?
Ohio Burger King Lets Dying Dog Have It His Way In His Last Days
A Burger King in Ohio is offering a terminally ill dog the opportunity to have his favorite food ‘his way,’so that he can be happy in his last da…
English Setter Sacrifices His Life to Save Dad From Deadly Bear Attack
An English Setter who sacrificed his life to save his human from a bear attack received a touching and emotional tribute from his owners
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.
New Survey Reveals Pet Ownership Numbers Decline in England
While pet ownership has reached all-time highs in the US, new research from England shows that pet ownership has declined in the last five years.
Inmates Help ‘Unadoptable’ Dogs Learn To Love Again
A program in Yaphank, New York matches 'unadoptable' dogs with prison inmates, giving the dogs an opportunity to be trained for adoption.
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: 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.
Former Rescue Ruger the Hero Dog Sends Poachers Packing
"Bad" dogs find their purpose sniffing our poachers and stop illegal trafficking in ivory and rhino horn. Meet one pooch who's saving wildlife.
Woman Rescues Hurricane Irma Dog and Restores Faith in Humanity
The displaced pets from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have been tugging at our hearts, and one dog in Florida found a home in the middle of the storm.
Study: 1/3 of Us Think Therapy Dogs Are Beneficial to Funeral Services
New research says that canines make the hardest part of life–death–a little bit better, as more funeral homes offer the support of therapy dogs.…
Study: U.S. Pet Obesity Rates Continue to Rise
Americans aren't the only ones getting super-sized. For the past five years, obesity-related health problems have been the #1 pet insurance claim.
Disney Invites Dogs To Their Resort Hotels
Mickey Mouse and friends just got a little friendlier to families who have furry family members, and starting in October, will have some resort hotels that w…
Brave Woman Works Desperately to Rescue Bali Dogs Left Behind on Volca
An American woman is determined to rescue dogs who have been left behind a volcano in Bali, risking her life in the process.
Deadly Dog Disease ‘Alabama Rot’ Afflicting Pets in the UK
Be on lookout for signs of the deadly dog disease Alabama Rot, which has shown up in confirmed cases throughout the United Kingdom recently.
Service Dog Mr. Gibbs Is A Breath Of Fresh Air For One Lucky Little Gi
Goldendoodle Mr. Gibbs gives best friend Alida a leash on life by carrying her oxygen tank on his back. Okay, on the tissue meter, on this story is off the s…
Amazon Introduces Wag, a New Dog Food Available to Prime Subscribers
Mega-retailer Amazon has joined the profitable pet product industry with the introduction of its own brand of pet products, a new division called Wag.
Bichon Frise Lives To Tell the Tale of Attempted Eagle Snatching
After a harrowing escape from an eagle who snatched her, a Bichon Frise from Pennsylvania is thanking her lucky stars she's alive!
Experts Share Lyme Forecast Maps To Help Prevent Disease
The warm winter has led to heavy parasitic infection forecasts for pets. Researchers released a forecasting map that predicts risk for Lyme disease in dogs.
Montreal Citizens Can Voice Opinion On Montreal’s Pitbull Regulation
The City of Montreal wants to hear the voices of citizens, after repealing the city's pitbull ban that was put in place by the prior administration.
Barbra Streisand Shares New Cloned Dogs With World
Barbra Streisand's Coton du Tulear, Samantha, passed away, and she recently shared that has cloned two new pups from Samantha's mouth and stomach cells.
San Francisco SPCA Confirms Case of Virulent Dog Flu
The SPCA in San Francisco is warning pet owners to be especially careful of signs of the dog flu, as a case has now been confirmed.
Believed Extinct, Wild Dog Breed Rediscovered in New Guinea Highlands
Believed to be extinct in its natural habitat, researchers confirmed New Guinea Highland Wild Dogs are roaming in one of the most unlikely places.
Does Pet Food Line Owned By Chocolate Company Have Solution For Fat Pe
Just like us humans, our pets are becoming obese. What can you do to help your pet stay at a healthy weight? Schedule a pet play date, says Mars Petcare.
Baseball Bat Dog Proves It’s Better to Run the Bases Than Retrieve
The bat-dog for a Texas AA baseball team has cracked us up with his less-than-obedient bat behavior, and is making the viral rounds as he rounds the bases.
Former World’s Ugliest Dog Wins 2016 Heroic Hounds Award
Mugly the Chinese Crested dog makes a triumphant return and has won the 2016 Heroic Hounds award at the National Pet Show in London.
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!
Earthquake Rescue Dog Gets Statue In Her Honor
A heroic Labrador Retriever who became a symbol of hope for Mexico after devastating earthquakes last September is now being honored with a statue in Puebla,…
Survey Says Pets Are a Great Excuse to Leave a Party
Need to leave a holiday party? Blame the dog! A new survey shows that a popular way to "ghost" from a seasonal soirée is to say you've got a pet at home.
The Urge To Accessorize Our Dogs
Playing dress-up with our dogs – have we gone too far? We love to dress up our dogs. It could be as simple as a snazzy collar or a cute bow. It could b…
Don’t Pucker Up: Dog Kisses Could Lead To Serious Illnesses
We love getting kisses from our dogs. But a new study says letting your dog lick your face could be dangerous, so watch where his tongue lands!
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.
New Research Shows UK Pet Owners Spend Over $24K On a Pet in Its Lifet
Experts suggest that UK dog owners will spend over $24,000 (£18,000) throughout their pet's life on pet-related expenses.
Search and Rescue Dogs Saving Lives After Earthquake in Italy
These brave search and rescue dogs are going above the call of duty by helping in the aftermath of the big earthquake in Italy.
American Humane Nominee Was Returned 4 Times Before Finding Her Callin
Fifth time’s the charm it seems for a dog who went through four failed adoptions before finding her calling: police dog with the Rhode Island State Pol…
Kinetic Pet Eye Drops Recalled Due to Bacteria Contamination
Kinetic Technologies and Kinetic Vet has voluntarily recalled Hy-Optic, OptiVet and Optimend. This recall is the result of deficiencies in sterility.
FreeKibble.com’s 3rd Annual March Kibble Madness Starts Tomorrow
March Madness starts tomorrow, and FreeKibble.com will have you cheering for an animal mascot. Get ready for the 3rd Annual March Kibble Madness!
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…
Sniffer Dogs Essential to Recovery in Grenfell Tower Devastation
The devastating Grenfell Tower fire in Kensington, England has search and rescue teams continuing work, including sniffer dogs with special boots.
Military K-9 Dogs Awarded Medals Of Courage
Four military K-9 service dogs were awarded American Humane Medals of Courage for their exceptional Valor during combat service.
“Throw Away Dogs” Recruited as Police K9 Heroes
There's no such thing as a "throw away dog." That's because an organization is giving former stray dogs a second chance in the police force.
Research Finds Fear And Anxiety Negatively Affects Dogs Health And Lif
Research shows that stress that causes fear and anxiety be devastating for dogs, cutting lifespans short and causing all kinds of health problems.
Anderson Cooper Donates Bulletproof Vests to Virginia K9 Unit
Four paws up for Anderson Cooper! The CNN news anchor steps up to buy bulletproof vests for every K9 in the Norfolk, Virginia police department.
AKC Reunite Team Brings Hurricane Relief To Furry Victims
Cleanup from Hurricane Matthew is underway. The AKC Reunite Team is helping lead efforts for pet disaster in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Australian Hotel’s First Canine Ambassador Welcomes Guests With Some
There's a special concierge looking to greet you at the swanky Park Hyatt in Melbourne, Australia, and he'll wag his tail when he sees you coming!
Chew, Chew on This: Pets on Trains Service Permanent on Amtrak
With Amtrak's pilot pet program a booming success, the train company has expanded its program. Commuters can ride with their pets on more corridor trains.
Sleepypod Introduces the Most Advanced Crash Test Dog Ever
A leader in safe car restraints for dogs, Sleepypod unveils a new and improved "Duke" - the most advanced crash test dog dummy ever developed.
Study: Little Dogs Lie About Size With Their Pee Stream
New research suggests that little dogs may be sending a special signal in their ‘pee-mail’ that tells other dogs they are bigger than they really…
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…
New Hope for Children With Epilepsy Thanks to Miniature Dachshunds
A collaboration between miniature wirehaired dachshunds and scientists has advanced research into a rare and deadly form of epilepsy in children and dogs.
Step Up To Win a $1000 Gift Card From Pets Add Life
Win one of six $1000 gift cards during Pets Add Life's Pet Step Contest. And all you have to do is tell them why you added a pet to your life.
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Beloved Baseball Bat-Retrieving Dog Passes Away [Video]
It's a sad time for fans of the Minor League baseball team, Trenton Thunder. Their famous bat-retrieving dog Derby passed away from cancer over the weekend.
Study: Empathetic People Are Better Able To Read Dog Expressions
Do you feel like you and your dog have a special connection? If you're empathetic, a new study claims that you may be right.
Dangerous “Strep Zoo” Making The Rounds in Arizona Pets
Officials in Arizona say that at least one dog has died from Streptococcus Zooepidemicus, and over 30 others show similar symptoms.
Army Veteran Buys His Own Plane To Fly Shelter Dogs to New Homes
Retired Army veteran Paul Steklenski started a non-profit organization to fly endangered animals to foster homes that are waiting for them.
New Technology Decreases Number of Dog Attacks on Postal Workers
Compared to last year, there have been fewer reports of postal employees attacked by dogs, and it's all thanks to new safety measures.