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Want to Adopt 2 Puppies From The Rock?

Now here's how we can clear the shelters - get Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to pose with puppies! He recently rescued two adorable pups that need a home.

VW’s Tiguan Was Life of The Party at Wags, Wheels and Waffles in Cal

Volkswagen is looking to be the car of choice for dog owners, and to prove it, were the life of the party at the shelter charity event in California.

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.

Is Your City Pet-Friendly? Here’s A List of Traits All Furball-Frien

Mars Petcare US's Better Cities for Pets™ program outlines 12 traits every city must have before it's considered to be a pet-friendly community.

Warmer Winter Means Higher Risk of a Leptospirosis Outbreak

While many love this unseasonably warm weather, veterinarians are warning that a serious bacterial infection is on the rise, and could kill your dog.

New Canine Cancer Research Findings Could Benefit People, Too

Veterinarians at Mississippi State University are searching for new ways to understand cancer in dogs — turns out, their findings may help us as well.…

“Brexit” May Make Traveling With Pets in UK More Difficult

With Great Britain set to exit the European Union in March of 2019, what will happen to pets crossing borders is now under consideration.

Cat Declawing Now Banned In Denver, Colorado

It’s official in Denver, Colorado–veterinarians are now banned from declawing cats unless the procedure is medically necessary. Veterinarian Aubr…

3 Puppies Rescued From Avalanche Bring Hope To Rescue Workers [Video]

An avalanche in Italy has resulted in the loss of life. But the discovery of three furry little miracles buried under the snow has brought renewed hope.

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.

Subaru’s Famous “Barkleys” Family Introduces Its New Ascent SUV

The furry and four-legged stars of Subaru commercials are helping debut Subaru's all-new 3-Row Ascent, and they're really 'driving' their point home!

Here’s One Dog You’d Love To Have On Your Lawn

There’s a new pup in the town of Hamilton, Ontario, and he’s unlike any other you’ve ever seen. Meet Ralph, a 15-foot sage grass sculpture…

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.

Marmaduke-Sized Great Dane Could Be the World’s Tallest Dog

The bigger the dog, the bigger the heart? Meet Major, a friendly Great Dane who's out to set a World Record as the world's tallest dog!

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.

Lady Gaga’s New Clothing Line Is Designed For Your Little Monster

From the stage to the red carpet, singer and actor Lady Gaga is setting her sights on fashion with a new clothing line for dogs. These days Lady Gaga is addi…

Ad Campaign To End Dog Meat Industry Aims To Touch People’s Hearts

The use of cats and dogs as food in China is commonplace. One agency aims to end that practice once and for all with these emotion-filled posters.

ASPCA: Data Shows Fewer Surrenders, More Adoption, and Decrease in Eut

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) releases data that shows there are less animal in the US shelter system!

Zappos.com’s Sponsors Free Pet Adoptions During “Friends On Us Fri

Zappos.com and North Shore Animal League America are joining forces to launch Friends on Us Fridays, sponsoring free pet adoptions in 15 states.

American Kennel Club Adds Two New Breeds to Its Ranks

Welcome to the club! Two new breeds - the American Hairless Terrier and the Sloughi - join the ranks of the world-renown AKC registry.

SniffSpot Makes Green Space For City Dogs a Reality

A new marketplace named Sniffspot is connecting dog owners to safe and convenient spaces for their furbabies to get exercise.

Delta Airlines Mistakenly Flies Puppy to 4 Different Destinations

Another airline is in trouble for sending a dog to the wrong destination, with a puppy being sent to the wrong city... four times.

Science Proves There’s Such A Thing As Dog People And Cat People

Some people prefer cats, others are drawn to dogs. A new study shows that it all boils down to specific personality traits. You are competitive and constantl…

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.

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Gets A New Royal Supporter

Queen Elizabeth has been the patron of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, but has passed the title over to her daughter-in-law, Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla.

Dog’s Final Tribute To Her Master Shows Loyalty To The End

A heart-breaking picture of a pup without her human is making the rounds on the Internet, proving that even in death, our dogs remain loyal. An elderly dog w…

Show Your Pittie Pride During Project Blue Collar’s #Pittie2020 Phot

Support The Underdog! On a mission to educate the world about the awesomeness of rescue dogs, Project Blue Collar wants you to “look” at Pitbulls…

Researchers Discover Possible Supernatural “Sixth Sense” in Dogs

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute have discovered the existence of cryptochromes, a type of molecule that allows dogs to detect magnetic fields.

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.

HABRI Study Finds Dogs De-Stress Families With Autistic Children

Even more proof that dogs do so much for people. Therapy animals are beneficial to the entire family, long-term study suggests.

Researchers Believe Dog DNA Can Shed Light on Humans

New research is looking to uncover genetic mysteries and using dogs as the first of its kind study participants to learn more about humans.

American Humane Turns Shelter Dogs to Service Dogs For Veterans

American Humane launches a new program that will take shelter dogs and train them to be service dogs for military veterans suffering from brain injuries and/…

Encouraging Research Links Heart Failure Cause and Treatment for Dogs

University of Guelph and Ontario Veterinary College Researchers are working to discover the cause of dog heart failure and how to treat it genetically.

Gorgeous Afghan’s Finery Costs Lots Of Fi-Dough

The world’s most beautiful dog may live in Beijing, China, and is living life large with a beauty budget that is near $28,000. Don’t hate him bec…

Military Service Dog Receives Tearful Send-off Service [Video]

A Marine working dog received the tribute of a lifetime in his final days, as he battles cancer as valiantly as he had during his years with the Corps.

Thousands Honor Canine Victim of Terrorist Attack in Sweden

After last week's terrorist attack in Sweden, many mourners left a touching tribute to Iggy, a canine who lost his life in the senseless tragedy.

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.

Florida Police Officer Pays Vet Bill For Homeless Man’s Dog

A Florida police officer proved that his oath to serve and protect means includes fur family members, as he helped the dog of a homeless man who needed vet c…

Former Marine Makes Puppy Pins To Support Disabled Veterans

A former marine who started a patriotic pin business has joined forces with a veterans organization to create dog pins that benefit a worthwhile charity.

Lost Dog Turns Himself In and Calls Shotgun in Cop Car

Ruger, a Black Lab, knows when to ask for directions... or a ride home. This pooch hitched a ride with a police officer when he wandered away from home.

This Beautiful Mural Is Made From Pictures of Adopters and Their Rescu

Aptly named ‘Love Changes Everything' this is the world's largest mosaic mural that features adopted pets and their people.

Woo Hoo! Senior Dog Adoptions Are On The Rise!

There is a senior-dog rescue movement spreading, as people all over North America are realizing the fabulous qualities senior dogs have to offer.

Survey: UK Pet Parents Spend More on Pets Than Kids

Birth rates are going down while pet ownership rates are on the rise. A new UK survey claims that dog owners spend more on their pets than on kids.

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: 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.

Dogs Take to the Streets at the Second Annual Women’s March

During the Second Annual Women's March for the anniversary of Trump's inauguration, dogs took to the street to add some bark to the conversation.

Drug-Resistant Infection Outbreak in People Connected to Pet Store Pup

About 118 people were affected by the resistant bacteria strain, and it was all because of pet stores over-treating puppies with antibiotic medications.

Vet Uses Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine for Senior Dogs

Advances in stem cell therapy grow in leaps and bounds, and veterinarians are turning to regenerative treatments for their furry patients.

Comfort Dogs Aid Dallas Police Force After Shooting

During tragic times, dogs can comfort us. In Dallas, six Golden Retrievers continue to provide support for those who knew the fallen police officers.

Veteran’s PTSD Service Dog Banned at VA Hospital

A combat veteran was given a ticket for bringing his PTSD service dog to a VA Hospital with him, and he's planning to fight the citation in court.

Whole Foods Market Launches Whole Paws Line Of Premium Pet Food

Natural grocery chain the latest to offer its own line of dogs and cat food What promises to be the latest trend in pet food, Whole Foods Market has jumped o…

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.

New Research Suggests Dogs Have Measurable IQs

IQ tests measure a human's general intelligence by asking a series of questions. Now, a study has just revealed that dogs can also have their IQs tested.

Guide Dog Pit Bull Reunited With Blind Dachshund Best Buddy

A blind dachshund and his pit-bull guide dog were reunited this week, after the newly adopted pair became separated and sent the Internet aflutter with conce…

New Research Sheds Light on Factors That Make Dogs Adoptable

Animal experts are looking for ways to increase adoption rates. New research offers insight to assist shelter staff ensure dogs put their best paw forward.

Study: Dogs Who Eat Poop Prefer Their Own Brand

Believe it or not, it's pretty common for dogs to eat their poop, and scientists believe that they prefer it fresh, just like their wolf ancestors did!

Research Finds Unlikely Dog Breeds Carry Genes for Genetic Disorders

A new study by University of Helsinki researchers gives dog breeders and veterinarians a comprehensive listing of which dogs get which inherited disorders.

Does Sharing a Bed With Your Dog Affect Your Sleep?

If you share your bed with your dog, does it have a positive or negative effect on your sleep? A new study attempts to find out!

Panty-Stealing Pussy Prompts Hilarious Apology Letter

What do you do when a real-life cat burglar roams your 'hood? For a woman from Cardiff, England, you write hilarious apology letters and beg forgiveness!

‘Woofering Heights’ Movie Makes Fireworks Less Fearsome

If an evening ends with a bang thanks to fireworks, your pets may not want to celebrate. These dog-calming films, voiced by David Tenant, offer distraction.