Great Danes and St. Bernards Part of Kentucky Neighborhood’s “11 D
A neighborhood in Lexington, Kentucky has received notice that 11 dog breeds, including Huskies, Great Danes and German Shepherds have been banned.
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!
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 Pet Ownership Saves $11.7 Billion In Health Care Costs
If you want to cut down on doctor's bills, you should adopt a pet! The HABRI Foundation releases research that shows how much pets save us in medical costs.
Super Sniffer Dog Helps Eradicate Invasive Ant Species
Invasive ants are a problem on the Channel Islands, but a solution has been found in the form of Tobias, the yellow Labrador Lab with a special talent.
Study: United Airline Responsible For Half Of Animal Injury and Death
According to Department of Transportation, United Airlines is responsible for more than half the deaths of animals reported from in the last 3 years.
Three-Legged Wiener Dog Proves Winners Never Quit
A true underdog won the Daschund Dash in Minnesota’s Canterbury Park, as a three-legged wiener dog named Ringo beat out his four-legged competitors! An…
Guardian Orb Uses Advanced Technology To Track Your Pet
This GPS tracking solution for pets is reliable, accurate and budget-friendly because there are no subscriptions or hidden costs.
Adorable Puppies Crash Bachelor Party In The Best Way Ever!
So... THIS is what goes down at a bachelor party! Taking a cue from "Bridesmaids", a groom and his buddies brought home a homeless pooch and her pups.
Most Popular Pet Names of 2016 Revealed
When it came to naming our pets in 2016, the results are... meh. A recent survey says we keep going for the same old, same old.
Four Paws Up! Detroit Opens Its First No-Kill Dog Shelter
Finally, a little good news for the down-on-its-luck city. And for Detroit, its first no-kill shelter couldn't come at a better time for abandoned pooches.
Scientists Have Concerns About Doggy DNA Tests
As DNA kits to determine breeds for dogs become more and more popular, geneticists are concerned about the reliability of the kits because pet owners are mak…
Pets In The Classroom Program Brings Money (and Pets) To Children
For the third year, the Pets in the Classroom grant program is sponsoring a Lesson Plan Contest, and elementary teachers have the chance to win!
Search and Rescue Dog’s First Find Brings Little Boy Back To His Fam
A volunteer German Shepherd search and rescue dog's first find brought a five-year-old lost little boy back to his family, safe and sound.
After Being Mistakenly Sent to Japan, Dog Gets Home on a Private Jet
Following a string of pet-related flubs, the United Airlines goes all out to ensure that the misplaced pooch is safe and reunited with his family.
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.
“For The Love Of Dog” Dogumentary Showcases Pampered Pooch Phenome
TV series challenges our perceptions of how we relate to dogs When you talk about all the things you do for fur baby to other people (usually those who don&r…
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…
Meghan Markle’s Adorable Pups Are About To Become Royal Rescues
With the world aflutter about the news of Prince Harry's engagement to Meghan Markle, it looks like there will be some new pooches joining the royal family.
“Free From” Claims Help Drive $30 Billion in Pet Foods Sales
It turns out that we want our pets to eat just as well as we do. And it's this focus on quality that's behind a growing niche of natural pet food products.
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.
New Research Shows Dogs Can Be Generous
As if you needed a reason to be an animal lover, new research shows that dogs can be generous, especially when it comes to sharing with someone they know.
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.
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.
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.
Sleepypod Introduces the Most Advanced Crash Test Dog Ever
A leader in safe car restraints for dogs, Sleepypod unveils a new and improved "Duke" - the most advanced crash test dog dummy ever developed.
Warm Winter To Blame for Increased Leptospirosis Cases
Thanks to a warm winter, U.S. veterinarians are seeing an increased amount of leptospirosis cases. Here are some recommendations to help protect your pets.
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: Some Raw Diet Products Contain Bacteria and Parasites
New research from the Netherlands has found several types of bacteria to be found in raw diets pet owners feed their pets.
2014 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Awards Best In Show To Wire Fox
It’s the end of the another Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (there’s been 138 of them to be exact), and the 2014 Best In Show Trophy was awarded…
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!"
Comrade Cat Runs For President In Russia
First Russia... then the world! We'll be closely following the upcoming Presidential race in Russia, where Barsik the Cat has declared his "Cat"-diacy!
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…
Enter Your Biker Dog In The Tails & Tailpipes Biketoberfest Phot
Does your dog like to ride on a hog? If so, your motorcycle-lovin’ pooch could win you a three-night stay in Daytona Beach. Biketoberfest® Daytona…
Flu Season Not Over Yet – Chicago Pooches Caught Up In “Dog Flu”
There is such a thing as dog flu, and it’s got Chicago pet parents worried about the health of their furkids. Is your dog at risk? Sneezing, runny nose…
“Pet Anti-Vaxxers” Are Real… and They’re Endangering All of Us
A growing number of pet owners are joining the canine anti-vax movement, leading many veterinarians to worry that this puts many dogs and humans in danger.
SAS Andy McNabb Joins British Handlers To Save Military Dogs From Deat
While canine military service members bravely serve, UK military officials are planning to euthanize two Army dogs next week.
Dog Food Drama Over as Purina and Blue Buffalo Settle Lawsuits
Nestle Purina and Blue Buffalo finally hug it out after an almost 2-year lawsuit showdown over false advertising claims. The verdict: everything's cool now.
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…
Meet the Winners of 2017 AKC Canine Excellence Winners
Winners of the 18th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) include a family pet that detects drugs and a library loving show dog.
Halo Hosts NYC Pop Up Shop to “Do Good” for Pets
We were excited to hear that Halo, Purely for Pets, a natural pet food company co-owned by Ellen DeGeneres, is hosting a "Pop Up Shop."
Last Surviving 9/11 Search and Rescue Dog Given Hero’s Farewell
Bretagne, the last of the nearly 300 search and rescue dogs that worked at Ground Zero following 9/11 has been laid to rest at the age of 16.
Study: A Dog’s Diet is Important To His Gut in More Ways Than One
Science reveals that microbiomes, a community of organisms found in your canine's guts, are affected by the content of a dog's diet.
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Man’s Dying Wish Granted as His Dog Finds Forever Home [Video]
A California man whose dying wish was that his beloved beagle mix would be adopted has come true, as Rowdy is living in her new furever home.
Highly Contagious H3N2 Canine Influenza Arrives in Canada
As if the recording breaking temps weren't enough to drive you inside, now Canadians have to brace for the possibility of a canine influenza outbreak!
Highly Contagious Canine Flu Making The Rounds In Los Angeles
Los Angeles County officials are warning pet owners that a strain of the canine flu is going around, so be on the lookout for symptoms.
Help Ollie Dog Food Donate Food To Pups in Need This Valentine’s Day
For many of us, our date for Valentine's Day is with our pets! Ollie Dog Food celebrates Valentine's Day by donating food to shelter dogs in need.
‘Dog Whisperer’ Cesar Millan Under Investigation After Animal Crue
Just in - According to an L.A. County Animal Control spokesman, "Dog Whisperer" host Cesar Millan is being investigated for animal cruelty.
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.
PetSmart Reaches 60 Million Meals Goal in Buy a Bag, Give a Meal Progr
PetSmart's Buy a Bag, Give a Meal pet food donation program have met their goal of providing 60 million meals to pets in need.
Paws Up For National Pet Day
Happy National Pet Day! April 11 is National Pet Day - so what does that mean? Do pets get to take the day off (with pay, of course)?
These Vet Students Have a Dream Job- Fostering Shelter Dogs
Each year, 15 lucky pooches get their assigned student guardian who makes sure all their needs are met, from daily walks and wholesome meals to cuddle time.
Man Buys Toy Poodles But Gets Ferrets on Steroids Instead
Think you know the difference between a poodle and a ferret? For one Argentinian man, it turned out that the toy poodles he thought he was buying were in fac…
“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.
Legalization Of Marijuana Has Unexpected Side Effects For Pets
The legalization of marijuana in many states in the U.S. has brought about a side effect many may not have considered: the accidental poisoning of our dogs.
Nestle’s Purina PetCare To Enter Booming Indian Pet Product Market
Recognizing the pet industry is a booming business, Nestle is bringing Purina PetCare to India, hoping to tap into the growing pet population boom in Asia.
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…
Work-From-Home Dad Names Dog as Multiple “Employee of Quarter”
Working like a dog pays off for one pup in Woodstock, Georgia, who has won 'Employee of the Quarter' several times as an employee of her dad's sales center.
Trump Donates $300k to Puppy Jake Foundation
Because of Trump's donation, Puppy Jake Foundation can enlist 15 more service dogs into their program to help veterans with PTSD and mobility issues.
Fallen Officer Puppy Program a Tribute to Fallen Officers
What a touch tribute to these heros. Future police dogs are being given the honor of carrying on fallen officer's namesakes.