RIP Uggie: The Canine Star Of “The Artist” Dies
We’re hearing some sad news today – Jack Russell Terrier Uggie, the star of 2011’s award-winning film “The Artist”, has died at…
Pet Insurers Are Refusing Payouts for Pets Deemed To Be Fat
In the United Kingdom, major insurance companies are not covering medical bills for overweight pets anymore, and it's causing problems for many pet parents.
IKEA Recalls Lurving Water Dispenser After Two Dogs Die
IKEA is recalling a water dispenser that was part of their popular Lurvig pet product line, saying there are concerns of suffocation for dogs. IKEA introduce…
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?
Bipartisan PAWS Act To Help Veterans With PTSD
The PAWS Act is a bipartisan bill is aimed at providing service dogs to U.S. military vets who are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
These Teens Train Abandoned Dogs To Give Them A Second Chance At Life
What do you do when a few shelter dogs need proper training before finding a home? You send them to high school and give them a second chance at happiness!
Global Pet Foods’ Show Us Your Heart Campaign Hits the $1.5 Million
Canadians have big hearts - especially when it comes to pets. And they've proved it once again during Global Pet Food's "Show Us Your Heart" fundraiser.
Mix And Mingle With Canadian Stars To Help Build A Humane Canada
If you live in Toronto and are looking for something to do tomorrow night, you should make plans to go to A Humane Canada, an exclusive event that supports t…
Family Flew Home To Chicago But Their Dog Gets Left Behind In Germany
After landing in the United States, a family from St. Louis was shocked to realize their family pet was left stranded in Frankfurt.
Dinner’s On Us, Eh! 25,000 Meals (And More) On Its Way To Rural Cana
Some communities in Northern Canada can be hard to get to, and pet owners (and pups) must make due with limited resources. But thanks PetSmart Canada, Halo a…
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.
Winter Olympians Raise Awareness Against Korean Dog Meat Industry
All eyes are on South Korea as the Winter Olympics nears, but one Olympian is hoping to bring attention to the country's prevalent dog meat trade.
New Research Shows Dogs In American Shelters At An All-Time Low
New research indicates that the occupancy of dog shelters is at an all-time low, and we applaud the efforts of animal welfare groups.
Animal Rescue Efforts Underway After Nepal Earthquake
Much-needed relief has reached the devastated region – here’s how you can help injured and homeless animals in Nepal. Disaster strikes anywhere,…
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.
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.
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.
Generous Woman Wills $1.2 Million To Tennessee’s Cats and Dogs
A Tennessee woman loved her dogs and cats so much, she left her entire $1.2 million estate to the animals of her hometown county.
Three-Legged Dog Serves as the Perfect Ring Bearer
One man's desire to give his bride a special surprise left the guests in tears of happiness as they watched a special ring-bearer walk down the aisle!
Lowes Hires Man and His Service Dog
Finally, something that actually makes us want to go to the hardware store! Lowes' new greeter is a service dog and his human.
Donation From Realtor Connects 1000 Pets With Their Furever Homes
A realtor volunteered to pay the adoption fees for any pet adopted from the Front Street Animal Shelter. Now, over 1,000 shelter pets have found new homes!
News Investigation Uncovers Poison in Dog Food, Prompting FDA Investig
A news station has found evidence that several name brand pet foods have traces of a drug given to euthanize dogs, and the FDA is investigating.
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!
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!).
Washington Supreme Court Rules in Favor Of Girl and Her Service Dog
The Washington State Supreme Court rules that a previous decision must be reviewed in the case of a school district that banned a service dog.
Study: Childhood Pets May Affect Decisions To Live Vegetarian Lifestyl
A new study has found a connection between those who chose a vegetarian lifestyle and also owned pets as children, claiming that those who owned pets as chil…
Veteran and Service Dog Couldn’t Find Work… Until Lowes Hired Them
An Instagram pic from Abilene, Texas home improvement store Lowes has gone viral, and it has everything to do with a new, furry, four-legged employee!
Dog With Digestive Problems Dines in “High Chair” Style
A Grand Rapids, Michigan family gives their dog the best seat at the table. She sits in doggy high chair to ensure food and drink go to her stomach.
Bachelor Alum on a Mission to Save Rescue Animals in Atlanta
If you needed reason to love Bachelor alum Lorenzo Borghese, the Italian prince is heading to Atlanta for the "Wheels and Wings" animal rescue event.
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.
Young Girl Saved By Her 3 Dogs During Freezing Night in Woods
After wandering into the thick bush, a 9-year-old spends the night in the frigid outdoor temperatures, kept safe and warm by three of her furry companions.
The AKC Honors Dauntless Dogs With Paw of Courage Awards
Every day, working canines are putting their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. This award celebrates the bravest among the brave.
Military Working Dog Receives Hero’s Send Off As He’s Laid To Rest
An honorable canine service member has been laid to rest in Shreveport, Louisiana and was honored last week as the American hero he was.
Ban The Breed Ban: New Research Says They’re Useless
You know the dog breed bans put in place to protect people from bites and attacks? New research out of Norway says nurture plays a bigger role than nature.
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…
Big Bang Theory: The Science Behind Dogs & Loud Noise
Why do some dogs hate fireworks, while others seem unaffected by the sound? New research studies the behavior behind noise sensitivities.
Top 6 Random Acts Of Kindness Our Pets Do For Us Everyday
Happy Random Acts of Kindness Week! Let's also take a moment to honor 6 ways our pets infuse our daily lives with random acts of kindness every day.
Celebrate Dogs With The AKC As Extraordinary Pooches Take Over Televis
AKC Celebrates Dogs special airs January 31 on the Lifetime Network What are you doing tomorrow? If it doesn’t include parking yourself in front of you…
Dogs Are Now Welcome at The Happiest Place on Earth
Pluto must be happy! Disney has just announced that it will allow guests to bring dogs with them to four of their most popular resort hotels!
Florida Officer Serves and Protects Abandoned Pittie Puppy
Get ready to swoon! A Florida officer brings new meaning to the commission to serve and protect, and his viral story has melted our hearts.
Students Can Now De-Stress at Brilliant MIT Puppy Lab
With May being National Mental Health Awareness Month, the MIT Puppy Lab program is right on schedule to relieve high levels of student stress.
Researchers Discover Biomarker Test For Degenerative Myelopathy in Dog
Researchers from the University of Missouri believe a test that helps diagnose ALS in humans can also be used for diagnosing canine cases of DM.
Bug-Sniffing Dog Protects Pepper Crops in Canada
Pests beware! In response to a pepper weevil infestation last year, a Canadian farm has taken a dog on as a pest control staff member.
Santa Won’t Let 10-Year Old Girl Sit on His Lap Because of Her Servi
A little girl from New Hampshire was sent away by Santa because he refused to let her service dog accompany her while their photo was being taken.
File This Under Ideas We Love: Pet Food Bank Opens In Toronto
You know you really love your pet when you’re willing to give up your meal just so your dog has something to eat. But why choose, asked Cara Heitmann?…
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.
Celebrate “National Get a Pal for Your Pet Day” On November 19 [Vi
It’s the perfect day to consider adopting a pal for your pet PetGuide.com is dedicating the month of November to multiple pet ownership and we were thr…
Runaway Dog’s PugShot Goes Viral
A Police department on the New Jersey Shore has won the Internet today, posting an adorable “PugShot” of a runaway dog from Maryland. As if pictu…
Blue Buffalo Takes Top Spot in Online Pet Food War
Despite expensive lawsuits and admissions of false advertising, Blue Buffalo turns our to be online consumers' top choice for pet food.
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.
Study: Having a Dog Makes You More Attractive
Research indicates that people with dogs appeared much more attractive to potential partners, who also viewed them as caring and responsible.
David Duchovny: “Lick My Face” To Support Zero-Kill Shelter Initia
David Duchovny has moved on from chasing scary aliens to saving cute dogs. Now, he's asking pooches to lick his face. Lucky dogs!
Strike a Yoga Pose and Help Shelter Cats Find New Homes
The yoga-classic 'cat pose' is taking on a whole new meaning. As well as stretching, this free yoga class is helping find shelter cats furever homes.
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.
Study: Dogs’ Immune Systems Leave Them Vulnerable As They Age
A recent study shows that a dog's immune system changes as they age, and much like humans, they may have less ability to deal with infection or stress.
Freddy the Great Dane is World’s Tallest Living Dog
While runts of the litter may not start off big, one record-breaking Great Dane has just proven that even the little puppy can meet huge expectations!
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.
Pittie Saves Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Once again, the heroic actions of a family's pit bull lend proof to the concept that you can't judge a dog by its looks...or breed.
Ohio Business Man Braves The Cold For Family Pets
An Ohio man wants to show how domestic animals are not equipped to deal with winter weather in an extreme way--he's sleeping outside in the cold.
First-Ever Identical Twin Pups Born to Irish Wolfhound
It's not uncommon for dogs to have many pups in a litter. However, there's never been a case of identical twin pups... until now!