Canine Family Tree Maps the Evolution of ‘New World Dog’
A genetic sequence map of modern breed dogs provides evidence that shows canines traveled with humans across the Bering land bridge over 15,000 years ago.
Is Bulldog Breed Doomed to Extinction?
Say it ain't so! The beloved breed and popular mascot's future may be at risk - scientists blame its limited gene pool for health risks.
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.
Study: Your Dog’s Experiences Let Him Know If You Are a Good Human
New research shows that dogs really do have technique to how they view whether a human is 'good' or 'bad,' and it's related to their exposure to humans.
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.
FDA Stumped After Jerky Treats Made In China Linked To Nearly 600 Pet
How’s this for scary – federal animal health officials are saying that nearly 600 pets have died and more than 3,600 have taken ill after eating…
New Study Shows That Many Pet Car Seat Safety Restraints Are Ineffecti
Subaru and the Center for Pet Safety’s crash test results unsettling With new car safety products designed for dogs entering the market, it’s imp…
Can Therapy Dogs Help Lower Medication for Pre-Op Kids?
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine to study the effects of animal therapy with children about to undergo surgery.
Official Canine Town Ambassador Visits Constituents Daily
Every town needs a doggy ambassador! You never forget who your friends are, and this rescued pup proves that point in a way that makes our hearts melt.
BrewDog Brewery Offers Employees “Paw-ternity Leave”
Time to raise a glass! Scotland's BrewDog Brewery just opened its first U.S. location, and offers a unique employee perk -- pet parental leave!
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.
UK Village Looking To Hire Dog Poop Police
Job description: Investigator needed to track down lazy dog owners and return poop that hasn’t been scooped. Baggies included. The Town Council in the…
Mysterious Mutts: Study Shows Shelters Often Misidentify Dog Breeds
A study published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One sheds a light on the low accuracy rates of breed guessing at shelters.
Chloe Kim Shares Her Gold Win With Her Adorable Mini Aussie
Snowboard gold-medalist Chloe Kim loves her mini Australian Shepherd, Reese, so much she shared the spotlight (and the gold!) with her pup!
Dogs Now Allowed To Come Onboard Amtrak Trains
Amtrak is on the right track! The national rail company now allows small pets on the train - but it's only for a limited time and applies to certain lines.
Ice-T and Coco’s Beloved Bulldog Passes Away After Surgery
Spartacus, beloved Bulldog of Ice-T and Coco Austin, passed away from complications after knee surgery, and the stars are heartbroken over the loss.
Man Paralyzed and Stuck in Snow Saved by His Golden Retriever
Kelsey the Golden Retriever earned lifetime "good girl" status after staying with her owner who was paralyzed in the snow for 20 hours and saving his life.
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…
Could This Be The Safest Pet Carrier Ever?
Gunner Kennels G1 Small receives the first ever dual certification for pet travel products from the Center for Pet Safety.
FDA Reissues Warning About Noise Aversion Drug Sileo
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning veterinarians and pet owners about Sileo, a popular drug prescribed for noise aversion in dogs, as there is…
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.
Humane Society Releases ‘Horrible Hundred’ Puppy Mill List
The HSUS has released its 'Horrible Hundred' Puppy Mills list, with the bulk of the country's worst puppy mills being in Missouri, Ohio and Iowa.
Petco’s Dog Days Of Summer Hit Home Runs in San Diego
Hot dog! Petco hosted 500 pups and their parents to Petco Park in San Diego, California for their annual 'Dog Days of Summer' event.
Hundreds of Dog Statues Will Honor Fallen Police Officers and K9 Partn
If you're in Chicago this summer, be on the lookout for these touching displays that honors police officers killed or wounded in the line of duty.
Lawsuit Filed Against Purina Alleges Potentially Toxic Pet Food
The lawsuit against Purina claims that thousands of dogs have been sickened or died from eating Beneful dog food. The heartbreak that accompanies the sudden…
PetSafe’s 2015 Bark for Your Park Finalists Announced
Which dog park do you want to win? Place your vote (or woof) for one of the 15 Bark For Your Park finalists - $200,000 up for grabs from PetSafe!
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.
Researchers Say DNA Testing In Pedigree Dogs Not Enough
Research out of the UK shows that a single genetic test may not be enough to improve the health of pedigree dog breed lines. For Harry Potter fans, we know i…
Renee Zellweger Helps Lucy Pet Rescue Dogs From Overcrowded Houston Sh
Lucy Pet Foundation relocated 64 dogs from overcrowded Houston shelters and got a big surprise when actress Renee Zellweger came to help!
Top Dogs Honored With AKC Humane Fund Awards For Canine Excellence
When it comes to going above and beyond, these five heroic dogs came to the rescue. Congrats to the AKC ACE dogs who saved, protected or enriched our lives,
Parvo Outbreak Worries UK Puppy Parents
A spike in the number of Parvovirus cases seen in puppies across England has owners on alert for signs of the deadly disease. In the United Kingdom, the dead…
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!
Revolutionary New Blood Test Helps Diagnose Canine Cancer
A user-friendly electronic system for diagnosing lymphoma and remission monitoring in dogs is the first of its kind. For many of us, our pets are our best fr…
Maine Governor Pardons a Husky On Death Row
A 4-year-old husky sentenced to be euthanized was granted a pardon by the governor of Maine; but is the act is legal or symbolic?
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.
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.
Rescue Dogs Get Their First Show on Hallmark
Hallmark Channel's inaugural "2018 American Rescue Dog Show" will feature shelter dogs of all shapes and size competing for titles in adorable categories.
Truck Carrying Dog Food Overturns On Highway; Bad Dogs Suspected
A truck carrying 45,000 lb of dog food overturned, dumping kibble all over the interstate in Asheville, North Carolina. Dog foul play is suspected (by us!).
Share How Awesome Your Dog Is With The World With PackDog.com
Your dog needs his own website – set one up in minutes with PackDog.com Ever wish there was a social network where you could post unlimited photos of y…
Study: Dogs Understand Us When We Speak in Positive and Negative Tones
A new study out of Hungary says that your dog DOES know what you're saying to him. And you'll get farther with training when you use your nice voice.
Former Rescue Bully Crowned 37th Annual Beautiful Bulldog
From rags to riches, Vincent stole everyone's hearts with his positive attitude and ever-wagging tail, earning him the 2016 Most Beautiful Bulldog award.
Facebook Doggie Photos Go Viral For Teen With Cancer
Adorable dog pics for a great cause – this Facebook page gives us all kind of warm and fuzzies! We all know there is enough bad news to go around, and…
Lost Dogs Rescued From Lava On Hawaii’s Big Island
Two dogs who ran away in fear after a volcanic eruption on Hawaii's Big Island were found surrounded by lava, but now they're back at home with their human.
Watch Hero Dogs of 9/11 Tonight On Animal Planet
On September 11, 2001, 300 of the 10,000 emergency rescue workers were dogs. Their job was not only to help rescue efforts when the towers fell; they were al…
Tail Docking Practice Banned By British Columbia Veterinarians
The College of Veterinarians of British Columbia have voted to ban the controversial practice of tail docking and alteration of dogs, horses and cattle.
Custom Label Wine Mixes Art With Animal Rescue at Mutt Lynch Winery
California Winery launches "Wines That Gives Back" program with custom made, dog-centric wine labels aimed at supporting animal rescue organizations.
Study: Your Dog Really Is Giving You Puppy Dog Eyes
We thought 'puppy dog eyes' could get you just about anywhere, and now science backs that up, claiming your pup does change facial expressions around you!
Ancient Engravings Show Early Dogs Were Leashed Companions
A new study reveals that fascinating engravings of ancient hunters show him with dogs by his side, and more amazingly, the dogs are leashed.
Do Pets Create Community?
There's no doubt that we share a strong bond with our pets. But does this special bond translate to become its own community?
Man High on LSD Saves Dog From Imaginary Burning Home
After saying yes to drugs, a New York man thinks he's Superman and saves his neighbor's dog from a fire that's all in his head.
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.
Rescue Dog Goes From McObese to Chiseled Chihuahua
An overweight Chihuahua-mix has is living life large after being taken off her diet of McDonald's and losing more than three times her body weight.
Study: Pets Provide Benefits for Homeless Youth
Being a teen on the streets is unimaginably hard, but having a pet by your side makes it more bearable, according to findings from a new Canadian study.
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/…
Dogs Will Rush To Comfort Crying Owners, Study Shows
The scientists behind the study wanted to see if dogs can sense our feelings and would crying motivate them to try and help their owners.
Bizarre News: World’s Richest Dog Has 8 IPhones 7s
Coco Wang, the pet of Chinese multi-billionaire Wang Sicong, lives the life of opulent luxury and now has eight new iPhone 7s to let the world know!
Report: Middle-Aged Male Dogs Break The Most Stuff
In the battle of sexes (Pet Edition), it turns out that middle-aged, male pets are more likely to destroy your electronics, according to a new report by Squa…
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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.
Special Girl Passes Her “Make-A-Wish” Wish to Help Shelter Pups
Thanks to Anna Getner and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a Connecticut dog shelter now has a brand new play room for pups to meet potential owners.
Anderson Cooper is a Proud New Papa to Puppy Lilly
This just in: the CNN news anchor has adopted a beautiful puppy. After the loss of his dog Molly, it's obvious that Anderson Cooper has more love to give.