Survey Helps Researchers Understand Why People Surrender Their Pets
New research survey is designed to study the reasons people voluntarily relinquish their pets The numbers are staggering – 7.6 million animals enter sh…
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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…
Study: Therapy Dogs Help ASD Children Improve Social Skills
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has found that therapy dogs help children with ASD develop stronger social interaction skills.
Lucky Dogs Rescued After Starting House Fire While Stealing Treats
A pet owner's nightmare had a happy ending as first responders in Massachusetts rescued pets who had started a fire when one tried to steal a treat.
WWF Trains Dogs to Sniff Out Ivory and Illegal Wildlife Products
They’ve been trained to pick up the scent of contraband buried deep inside luggage, alert handlers to hidden landmines, locate cadavers and even use th…
Team of Iditarod Sled Dogs Test Positive For Opioid Drug Use
For the first time ever, canine contestants in the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race have been identified as testing positive for drug use.
New Report Shows Army’s Failure In Taking Care Of Heroic Canines
A new report from the Department of Defense details the mishandling of the adoptions of military canines who served in Operation Enduring Freedom.
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!
Innovative DNA Testing Results In More Big Dogs Adopted
Using DNA testing increases the rate of big dog adoptions at a Florida pet adoption center. Find out why DNA testing could be the next nationwide trend.
University of Washington To Study New Dog Anti-Aging Drug
Researchers at the University of Washington may have good intentions but will their research on aging in dogs really provide something useful?
Partially Deaf And Blind Dog Protects Toddler Lost In Australian Bush
A very good boy named Max has stolen the Internet's heart since the story of him loyally watching his girl while she was lost has been reported worldwide.
California Vets Want to Prescribe Medical Marijuana to Pets
For many pets, non-psychoactive cannabis oil successfully treats health issues, and if the new bill passes, your veterinarian can be the one prescribing it.
Researchers to Study If Dogs Can Detect Prostate Cancer
A 3-year research trial out of England is looking to see if dogs can detect prostate cancer in humans, and if so, allow earlier treatment for the cancer.
Odor Detection Dogs Are Being Trained to Sniff Out Parkinson’s Disea
A dog's nose knows... alot! Researchers in the UK are looking into the possibility that dogs could be used to sniff out Parkinson's disease.
ASPCA Documentary Gets A Second Chance On Netflix
The ASPCA is releasing Second Chance, a heartwarming documentary about rehabilitated pets, to Netflix. Get ready to feel all the feels all over again!
FDA Warning: Paws Off The Xylitol
Pet parents understand the dangers chocolate poses; however, products that contain xylitol are just as dangerous and can cause serious harm to your pooch.
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.
Heavy-Metal Icon Ozzy Osbourne to Open Not-So-Hardcore Doggie Daycare
After stepping down as the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne has decided follow the next logical step in his career - open up a doggy daycare.
Experts Say Canine Influenza Has Spread to Infect Cats
It's made the jump! Despite the virus being called canine influenza, experts have confirmed the virus has also been found in a group of felines.
Gorgeous Blondes Gather To Celebrate The Golden Retriever’s Birthday
The Golden Retriever just marked its 150th Breed Anniversary and 361 fair-haired doggos gathered at a Scottish estate to celebrate. Legend has it that 150 ye…
AKC Announces The Most Popular Dogs In The U.S. For 2014
This breed may never have taken home the Best in Show title, but the Labrador Retriever is still #1 one with North Americans! Talk about a never-ending winni…
Pitbull Police Partners Are Turning Tables On Crime!
Pitbulls are often unfairly considered unpredictable dogs. But a Texas program is working to change that image by enlisting Pitties into the Police force.
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.
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.
Baseball Bat Dog Proves It’s Better to Run the Bases Than Retrieve
The bat-dog for a Texas AA baseball team has cracked us up with his less-than-obedient bat behavior, and is making the viral rounds as he rounds the bases.
Steve’s Real Food Issues Voluntary Recall On Various Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of Steve’s Real Food batches of certain flavors of pet food because of concerns about salm…
Scientists Say A Vacuum Is Your Best Weapon In Fight Against Brown Dog
As ticks become more resilient to pesticides, scientists are getting closer in their quest to alleviate these pests. For now, use your Hoover to keep them ou…
Dublin’s First Ever Cat Lounge Lets The Kittens Out Of The Bag
Luck of the Irish Cat! Irish kitty lovers are about to get their cat lounge fix, as the country's first ever cat lounge is now open in Dublin!
DOT Report Outlines 2014 Pet Injury And Fatality Numbers On Airlines
Planes, trains or automobiles… never has family travel been easier, right? Not so fast! Official numbers from 2014 regarding air travel with pets may…
Study: Dog Therapy Reduces Homesickness in College Students
Off to college? Bring a dog! A new study has found that may be just what the dog-tor ordered to help relieve homesickness!
‘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.
New Tech Vest Gives Service Dogs a Voice
A new dog vest developed by Georgia Institute of Technology could help service dogs share valuable information with their handlers.
Lawsuit Alleges Rachel Ray’s Dog Food Contains Pesticide
Rachel Ray is part of a class-action lawsuit about her ‘Nutrish’ dog food line, with customers saying her ‘natural’ food contains che…
DNA Evidence Saves Dog In Case Of Mistaken Identity
It sounds a plot twist from a television crime show - DNA evidence was used to prove a case of mistaken identity for a dog who had been sentenced to death.
Animal Planet’s “Rescue Dog to Super Dog” Show Will Leave You In
If you're a sucker for rescue dogs (or any dog, for that matter), you're going to want to tune into Animal Planet's new show, Rescue Dog to Super Dog.
Maggie, the World’s Oldest Dog Dies, at 30
Maggie, a 30-year-old Kelpie and the world's oldest dog, died peacefully in her sleep. When most dogs live 11-13 years, she doubled that expectancy.
Most Epic Dog Resume Ever Gets Dog Hired as Professional Best Friend
Today's job market forces us to put our best foot forward. Turns out that one pup had some human help putting her best paw forward with an adorable resume!
Dog Attacks: Do They Stem From Pooches or People?
The question of nature vs. nurture as it pertains to dog attacks was put to Canadians. According to a recent survey, Canadians are divided on the issue.
High School Track Team Runs With the Big (and Little) Shelter Dogs
A high school track team knows the answer to, "Who let the dogs out?" They did...and do five mornings a week as they take shelter dogs running with them!
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…
Paris Hilton’s Beloved Dog Tinkerbell Dies
Through reality shows and scandals, Tinkerbell has always been by the heiress’s side. After 14 years in the spotlight, the famous Chi takes her final b…
Falsely Accused Dog Released From Custody, Was 1 Day Away From Euthani
A case of mistaken identity has a happy ending when a dog was returned to his family after months of court hearings and tearful visits through chain links.
Olympian Skier Gus Kenworthy Saves 90 Pups From Dog Meat Farm
Gus Kenworthy may not have brought a gold medal home, but he's bringing home something even more priceless--a new furry family member.
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…
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.
New San Francisco Law: Pet Stores Can Only Sell Rescue Pets
A new amendment to a health code in San Francisco now bans pet stores within the city from selling dogs or cats - but they can come from rescues.
Animal Planet’s “My Big Fat Pet Makeover” Helps Pets Shed The Fl
A new show on Animal Planet has some great tips for helping keep your pet light on her feet....just in time for the holiday season!
Unexpected Romance Blooms at Global Pet Expo
Global Pet Expo shows the most innovative pet products. Out of all the cool gadgets I could have fallen in love with, I made a connection of a furry kind.
Chris Evans and His Dog Take the #22Pushup Challenge
These A-list stars' adorable dogs turned the #22pushup challenge into a #pupupchallenge! Man, those are some lucky pups...
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…
The Bachelorette’s Dog Picked Final Rose Winner
For over a decade, bachelorettes have had to narrow down the giving of roses to eligible bachelors on the popular The Bachelorette show, but for last season&…
Data Shows Dog Parks Growing in Popularity Nationwide
With dog ownership on the rise across the nation, it's no surprise that demand for a safe place for pooches to play is also growing.
Dog Expert Warren Eckstein Launches “The Pet Insider” Podcast
Banking on a successful 30-year career, dog expert Warren Eckstein is set to launch a brand new weekly podcast on PodcastOne.
Newsworthy Reporter Saves Drowning Dog While Covering a Story
A little dog got a big rescue by some heroic people - including a reporter - in San Antonio, Texas, after being nearly swept away by floodwaters.
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!
Team Fluff Brings Lombarky Trophy Home From Puppy Bowl XIV
The game is over, and the Lombarky Trophy goes to Team Fluff for a second year in a row. Puppy Bowl XIV was the bowl we couldn't tear ourselves away from!
Pope Francis Says All Dogs (And Cats) Do Go To Heaven
Pope Francis continues to prove he’s anything but traditional with his latest declaration Recently, during his weekly address at St. Peter’s Squa…
CDC Issues Warnings About Rise In Insect-Borne Diseases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued warnings about mosquito-, flea- and tick-bite-borne diseases that are on the rise.
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Study: Puppies’ Cuteness Peaks At Eight-Weeks [Video]
A new study from Arizona State suggests that dogs are their cutest at around eight weeks of age, just as they typically are weaned and left to fend for thems…
Rocco the Doxie Channels Inner Squirrel, Gets Stuck in Tree Stump
We guess he was barking up the wrong tree. Rocco the Dachshund got stuck in a tree stump and had to be rescued by the fire department.