Dogs Are Man’s Best Friend Against Terrorist Attacks
When it comes to fighting terrorism, no robot or technology-based tracking system does a better job than a living, breathing canine.
“A Dog’s Way Home” Promises to Brings Feels to Moviegoers
A new movie starring Ashley Judd and Edward James Olmos will soon be hitting the big screen. "A Dog's Way Home," is promising to bring all the feels.
London Dog Owner Selling Everything She Owns To Save Her Dog
A dog lover in London is opening her door to sell everything she owns in the hope of raising the cash for a life saving operation for her dog Snoopy.
Wayfair Launches Archie & Oscar, A Line of Fab Pet Furniture and
One of the world's largest online home retailers upgraded their selection of products with an exclusive line of furniture and accessories for all pets.
Kids Invited to Enter TurfMutt’s “Be a Backyard Superhero” Conte
Schoolyards are an important place for kids to blow off steam - just like dogs need backyards. Students can win $5,000 to improve their green spaces.
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...
Secret to Long Dog Life Revealed: It’s Being Spoiled Rotten!
A 23-year-old pooch in the UK is doing his best to stay with his family as long as he can. His dad says it's love and loyalty that's kept him going.
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.
Homeless Man Finds New Home For Him And His Dog
A homeless man who wanted to find his dog a good home because he couldn’t take him to a shelter with him has now found a new home for them both. You&rs…
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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.
Barbra Streisand’s Beloved Dog Crosses The Rainbow Bridge
It's always heartbreaking when our pets cross the Rainbow Bridge. Just ask mega star Barbra Streisand, whose beloved Coton de Tulear Samantha recently died.
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.
New Research Suggests Dogs Help With Eczema and Asthma in Children
There are many benefits to having a dog as a family member, but two new studies are suggesting pets may also protect children from developing eczema.
Great Dane Fulfills Squirrel Fantasy, Gets Stuck in Tree
Today in extreme double takes, Kora, a 120 pound Great Dane, found herself at the center of a rescue when she climbed up a tree and couldn't get down.
“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.
New Disaster Procedures Now Include Decontaminating Canines
When it comes to disasters, it's not a matter of if, but when and where. Sanitizing methods for rescue K9s have not yet been established.
Study: Your Dog’s Sweet Dreams Are Because of You!
A Harvard researcher confirmed the unconscious connection between dogs and their humans. It turns out that when your dog sleeps, he probably dreams of you!
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.
The Barking Garage Parks Your Dog While You Shop
It's hard to believe that people leave their dogs in cars while they shop. The Barking Garage has a solution - a mobile, air-conditioned trailer for dogs!
Research Shows Prehistoric Man Loved His Dogs As Much As We Do
Based on the remains of a dog found in a grave dating back 14,000 years, experts believe that prehistoric humans had emotional bonds with canines.
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…
Study: Modern Dog Domesticated From Single Event 40,000 Years Ago
Researchers from Stony Brook University claim that modern dog was domesticated only once, anywhere from 20,000 and 40,000 years ago.
Worst Guard Dogs Ever Welcome Burglars With Wagging Tails
Two "Guard Dogs" did a lot of watching, but not a lot of guarding their home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. They even allowed robbers to give some love!
New Research Shows Stress Can Turn Your Dog’s Fur Gray
You know how you always tell the kids that they’re making you go gray prematurely? Research has found that stress can also affect the color of your dog…
Therapy Dogs Land at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
Are you planning on heading to Texas? Trained therapy dogs at Dallas's Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are hoping to help ease some of the stress of flying!
Wildfire Relocates Dogs to Prison, Inmates Now Rescuers
When fires threaten to destroy everything, think outside the box for solutions. California inmates care for deaf dogs evacuated from shelter due to wildfire
Is Your Pooch A Pessimist? Scientists Say The Answer May Be ‘Yes’
This is probably the closest you’ll get to an answer from your dog when you ask “How are you feeling?” Most of us think of dogs the way we…
Heroic WWII Canine Service Member Receives Posthumous Award
Chips, a good boy and brave soldier who fought in WWII, has posthumously been awarded Great Britain's Dickin Medal for canine bravery.
Bayer Provides Free Health Care to K9 For Warriors Service Dogs
K9 For Warriors is a nonprofit organization that trains veterans and service dogs. These warriors can take advantage of free health care and pet products.
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…
Therapy Dogs Could Be Helping Lawyers Mediate Divorces
According to findings from a new Harvard study, we could be seeing canines helping people de-stress during family law mediation.
Are Anti-Vaxxers To Blame for Rise in Canine Parvo Cases?
Vets are worried about the increased rates of confirmed canine disease parvo cases, and believe it's due to a growing anti-vax movement in pet owners.
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.
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.
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.
Animal Control Officers Are in the Doghouse… For a Good Cause
Some brave animal control officials in Michigan want to make sure you know just how dangerous the chilly elements are to our pets.
Project Active Duty Keeps Military Fur-Families Together
Military families sometimes endure long separations, and pets have to be given up at times. A new program keeps military families together--including pets.
Study: Dogs Make Your Heart Happy and Healthier
New research from Sweden continues to confirm the belief that having a dog doesn't just make your heart happy, but makes it healthier, too!
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.
WellPet Foundation Makes Donation Worth $1.7 Million To PetSmart Chari
Thousands of homeless animals can expect a full bowl of food, thanks to the WellPet’s $1.7 million donation of pet food to in-need shelters. Taking the…
Study: Dogs Are Red-Green Colorblind
Researchers have discovered that dogs have difficulty discerning between red and green, much like humans who are colorblind.
Study: Pet Parents Want More Natural and Organic Products
New data shows there are more natural and organic products for pets available than ever before as consumer demand increases.
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.
Subaru Canada Teams Up With St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program
Evidence is mounting as to the therapeutic benefits that dogs bring to humans. And Subaru Canada wants to bring specially trained dogs to more people.
Dog Rescued From Burning House Gets New Firefighter Daddy
A North Carolina dog rescued from a burning house is thanking his lucky rescue team as he has been adopted by a local firefighter. Katie the retriever was th…
Cat Bread is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread!
A bakery in Japan has gone to the cats--they've baked up a new bread that will have all the kittehs (and kitteh lovahs) saying, "Mmmmm...meow!"
Dog-In Held At LaGuardia Airport To Protest Death On United Airlines
In response to the horrific death of a puppy killed because he was forced into an overhead cabin, animal activists held a dog-in at LaGuardia Airport.
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.
New Antibody Gives Fresh Hope For Dog Cancer Treatment
Scientists have developed a new cancer antibody that could help dogs with malignant cancers. This could also give hope to human patients.
Got the Flu? Disease Expert Says It’s Safe to Cuddle With Your Dog
Nothing makes you feel better when you're sick with a cold or the flu than chicken noodle soup and puppy cuddles. Don't worry - they can't catch your bug.
Heroic Dog Dies After Saving 7 People in Ecuador Earthquake Aftermath
After days of digging for survivors in the aftermath of Ecuador's 7.8-magnitude earthquake, search and rescue dog Dayko died of exhaustion.
Clear The Shelters Finds Furever Families For Over 70,000 Homeless Pet
NBC/Telemundo's annual "Clear The Shelters" initiative recently wrapped up, resulting in over 70,000 homeless pets gaining new furever families.
Protection Dogs Offer a New Kind of Support to Domestic Abuse Victims
A security firm in Spain found that man's best friend can also be his worst enemy in situations of domestic violence, where dogs protect victims from abuse.
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.
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.
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.
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
More Than Half of Pet Owners in America Are Not Prepared for a Pet Eme
A little over 60 percent of pet owners in the United States wouldn't be able to cover the costs of a $1,000 emergency pet surgery without going into debt.
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!
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.