Abused Husky Stands by Children as They Have Their Day in Court
A Siberian Husky in California is making a difference in the lives of neglected and abused children, as they bond over their shared abuses.
Bravo Recalls Select Pet Foods Due To Possible Salmonella Risk
Bravo is recalling select lots of Bravo Turkey and Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Sa…
Need a Dog Fix? Bark’N’Borrow Can Set You Up With a Loaner
All by yourself? You don't have to be. Whether it's for a walk or slumber party, Bark'N'Borrow matches people who want to borrow a dog for a little while.
It’s Official! Millenials Now Make Up Most of America’s Pet Owners
The generational shift that's been in effect for a few years led to millennials replacing baby boomers as the largest portion of pet owners in the US.
Bride Rejects Marriage Proposal Because Groom Hates Dogs
You never dump your furry BFF for a man! A woman is offered a marriage proposal, with the ultimatum that she gives up her dog - guess who she chooses?
Dazzling The Dance Floor With Matching Prom Dresses
Perfect hair, nails done, and a fab dress – all common prom concerns. Thankfully, Erin Condrin doesn’t have to do it alone: her trusty service do…
Survey Says We’d Gladly Pucker Up For Our Pooch
When it comes to kissing, we like to give our pets a peck on the cheek. Here are a few lip-smacking facts, in honor of International Kissing Day.
BarkPark Is Bringing ‘Country Club’ Fun To Nashville
The makers of BarkBox are bringing dogs in the Nashville, TN area a new experience: A membership part that will have pool parties, themed movies and of cours…
Highly Contagious Dog Flu Strain On the Move, Cases Reported in 2 More
H3N2, a new canine influenza virus strain, which was first detected in Chicago kennels last March, has emerged in Washington State and Montana.
Land Rover Takes on Championship Dog Sled Team in Battle of the Rovers
Who's faster - a Land Rover or a Snow Rover? A Discovery Sport SUV and a team of sled dog champions hit the snow in Finland to find out!
American Red Cross Pet Therapy Dogs Visit the Navy
Some furry, four-legged visitors are making the rounds at the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, South Carolina, thanks to the American Red Cross.
Family Dog Saves Two Girls Struck by Lightning
Lightning strikes at a family reunion - two young girls in Utah are lucky to be alive thanks to a quick thinking family dog.
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.
Pucker Up: Your Dog’s Kisses Could Prevent Allergies
There’s nothing like kisses from your dog – and now, researchers are out to prove that all those licks are good for our health! Remember that sce…
Man And His Dog Walk 1200 Miles For Cancer — And You Can Help
Roland Frasier and Wags are walking for a wonderful cause Losing a spouse is devastating. It’s a reality Roland Frasier knows all too well — he l…
Happy Ending For Bi-Ped Puppy Mill Rescue
A rescued puppy mill dog with two legs is living a life with the happiest of endings, after his new dad travelled across the country to bring him home.
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.
Pet Valu Helps Pet Victims of British Columbia Wildfires
British Columbia has been devastated by wildfires. Pet Valu has stepped in to help those families with pets, by donating $100,000 worth of pet products.
Chelsea Handler Welcomes New Furry Friends Into Her Family
Dog-lover Chelsea Handler lost both of her beloved dogs in the last year, but she plans to adopt new furry family members in their honor.
No Pooch? No Problem! This Program Sets You Up With A Four-Legged Hiki
Want a dog but lack the time or space? The Hike with Adoptable Hounds program is here to help. I’ve written extensively here on PetGuide about the chal…
Hospital Builds Room Where Patients Can Play With Their Pets
Thanks to a significant donation from Purina, St. Louis Children's Hospital patients can now interact with their beloved family pooches.
Study: You Walk Your Dog For Happy Reasons, Not Health Reasons
New research shows what we've always known to be true: people love their dogs and walk with them because it makes them and their dogs happy!
A Tearful Reunion After a Tragic Car Accident Brings the Best Tail Wag
Separated after a dog and his human, victims of a drunk driving accident, were recently reunited and the tears and tail wags were epic.
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.
Researchers Decode 19 Common Canine Gestures
Listen up! Your dog’s got stuff to say to you, and if you know what to look for, you’ll be able to listen! Researchers from the University of Sal…
Cancer Survivor Finds New BFF With Three-Legged Dog
All the tissues were needed at a Sacramento, California pet adoption, where two friends in similar situations became forever family.
Brave Hiker Carries Injured Dog Down 6 Miles Of Treacherous Mountain
A heroic woman carried an injured dog down six miles down a treacherous mountain and gained a grateful furry family member. Tia Vargas was exploring Table Ro…
Virginia-Based Rescue Saves Over 300 Virgin Island Pets Affected by Hu
The Virgin Islands have taken a hit with Hurricanes Irma and Maria. A Virginia-based rescue is trying to bring displaced island animals to safety.
FDA Advises Dog Owners to Be Wary of Treat Bones This Holiday Season
It's tempting to scoop up some holiday bones for your dog's stocking, the FDA says it's received almost 70 reports of pet illnesses related to bone treats.
Drug Sniffing K9s In Danger of Overdosing On Dangerous Narcotics
The consequences of contact with drugs are frequently fatal to dogs: the year before last, 36 police dogs died from exposure to heroin.
Petco Foundation Grants Holiday Wishes With $750,000 Donation
The Petco Foundation, in collaboration with Petco, announced the names of 54 animal welfare organizations who are receiving $750,000 worth of grants through…
How Much Would You Spend To Save Your Pets Life?
A recent poll finds that overall, dog owners are prepared to spend more cash on their pets health than cat owners. But it gets more interesting...
Report: Best And Worst US States For Animal Protection Laws
A new report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund has ranked states based on their laws and the punishments for breaking them.
Therapy Dogs Help College Students Deal With Stress
Are you stressing over your finals? A study suggests some quality cuddle time with a pooch might take that UNI- caused anxiety away.
TV Goes To The Dogs During NatGeo WILD’S BarkFest
This weekend, prepare for a TV coma of epic proportions! NatGeo WILD presents BarkFest, a 48-hour marathon of back-to-back episodes all about dogs. An offsho…
Florida Politician Wrestles Alligator to Save Dog’s Life
There are politicians who make promises they never follow through with and there are politicians who will fight alligators for their constituents!
Doctors Say Pet Abuse Should Raise Red Flags About Domestic Violence
The AAP and the AVMA encourage their members to watch for indicators of child or domestic abuse by watching for and investigating harm done to family pets.
Hooray for Happy Endings! Meet Skier Gus Kenworthy’s Sochi Street Pu
7 months after the Olympic Winter Games, the puppies that American silver medal skier Gus Kenworthy rescued from the streets of Sochi are thriving. You might…
Pilot Rescues Dogs From Puerto Rico and Finds New Best Friend
While Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricane, a pilot who helped rescue efforts fell in love - with a lovely girl named Pinky.
Recently Discovered Fossil Reveals New Species of Dog
A fossil containing the remains of a new species of dog was found on a beach in Maryland, and is over 12 million years old.
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…
Don’t Call In Sick Tomorrow: Uber Delivers Puppies To Canadian Offic
Forget having a 15 minute coffee break – Uber and 3MillionDogs bring puppies to your office for a furry meeting you won’t want to skip, in suppor…
Subaru Shares The Love With The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
Subaru's "Share the Love, Share the Vision" Campaign raises $27,348 for Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, whose mission is to breed, trainand place guide dogs.
Dogs Remember More Than They Let Us Believe
Because we don't speak dog, measuring what pooches can remember isn't easy. Now, researchers have proof that dogs have memory ability similar to humans.
After 10 Years of Bella, This Pet Name is Now The Most Popular
For a decade, the name Bella was the most popular choice for pets in the US, but it seems that things are about to change.
Dog Eats 62 Hairbands, 8 Pairs Of Underwear, Lives To Tell The Tail [V
An appetizer or the main course? Get ready to pick your jaw up off the floor, because what was found in this black lab's stomach will blow your mind.
Terminally Ill Patients Able to Keep Pets Thanks to Pet Peace of Mind
Best friends until the end! The Pet Peace of Mind program allows patients who are terminally ill to keep their beloved pet by their side.
Injured Man Runs To Find His Dog After Car Crash
Despite being injured in a collision, Manny Guzman ignored the pain and went searching for his four-legged best friend, OG.
Senior Pooch Gets Ramped Up Thanks to Special Delivery From Mailman
Dogs and Mail Carriers have historically had a complicated relationship... but one Colorado mailman surprised an elderly Lab with a special gift.
Widower’s $1 Million Donation To Winnipeg Humane Society Offers New
With the biggest donation ever made to the organization, the Winnipeg Humane Society opens the Joyce Gauthier Behaviour and Training Centre. In an amazing sh…
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.
Study: Pet Obesity on the Rise for 6th Straight Year
Nationwide confirms that over 1.3 million insurance claims were filed for conditions and diseases related directly to overweight pets in 2015.
Can Therapy Dogs Affect Echocardiogram Results?
We know what effect dogs have on our how our hearts feel, but now Duke University's School of Medicine how service dogs make hearts look.
Todd Chrisley Offers $5000 Reward for RaeLynn’s Missing Chihuahua
Country singer RaeLynn Woodward lost her Chihuahua, Dolly, on New Year's Eve, and Todd Chrisley is offering a reward of $5000 for the return of her dog.
Pest Control Companies Using Dogs to Sniff Out Bedbugs
The thought of bedbugs gives us the heebie jeebies, which is why we love the idea of exterminators using trained bed bug detection dogs.
Heroic German Shepherd Saves Platoon in Iraq
Military dogs do more than sniff out bombs on the front lines. ISIS terrorists were sent running when a fearless military dog protected his entire platoon.
Study: Oxytocin Hormone Draws Dogs to Smiling Faces
The modulating role of hormone oxytocin in canine emotional processing has been confirmed, and it might change the way we communicate with our dogs.
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.
Labrador Helping Mexico’s Earthquake Efforts Earns Presidential Than
As Mexico picks pieces of life back up after devastating earthquakes that recently struck, a Labrador Retriever is emerging as a hero in the rescue efforts.
Service Dog Dropout Finds New Career Path in District Attorney’s Off
Not every dog is up for the challenge of being a service dog. But when one doggy door closes, another opens with an opportunity to really strut their stuff.