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.
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.
Maryland Legislature Prohibits Pet Stores Selling ‘Puppy Mill’ Pet
A new bill in front of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will restrict pet stores from selling dogs that have been born in puppy mills.
Chinese Dog Food Company Moves Operations… to the U.S.A.?!
It's not everyday you see "Made in the USA" on a Chinese pet product. But Gambol Pet Group leads the way with its new USA plant based in California.
High Schoolers Help Homeless Hounds by Building Dog Houses
We're so proud of these kids and their teacher! A Florida shop teacher instills lessons of community and compassion while teaching students about carpentry.
An Extremely Good Boy Saves Drowning Stranger in South Carolina
A Labrador Retriever proved he really is everyone's best friend when he saved a drowning stranger he saw struggling in water nearby.
Fidelco Receives $100,000 To Train Service Dogs For Veterans
Thanks to a $100K grant from the US Department of Defense, the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation place two service dogs free of charge to visually impaired vets.
SoCal Corgis Run Their Little Legs Off In First Annual Nationals [Vide
The first annual SoCal Corgi Nationals took place at Santa Anita Horse Racetrack and who knew those little legs could move so fast?
George Clooney Adopts Unadoptable Mutt for His Parents
After months of rejection, once unadoptable Nate the Terrier is finally getting the love he deserves - from the parents of A-list celebrity, George Clooney!
Breaking News: Worldwise And Quaker Pet Group Merge In Pet Product Cou
It seems like 2014/2015 is the year of the pet product merger! The latest company to jump on the bandwagon is Worldwise – they are merging Quaker Pet G…
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.
Study: Children at Risk of Being Bitten by Frightened Dogs
A new study out of England shows that most children know not to approach an angry dog, but don't know that approaching a fearful dog could be just as risky.
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?…
Little Dog Make Big Impact After Hurricane Maria by Saving Her Human�
We love happy-ending stories that come out of devastation. A puppy in Puerto Rico helped her human get the help she needed after Hurricane Maria.
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…
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…
Deaf Dog Proves Victorious as an Agility Champion
We love it when a dog proves everyone wrong. Once deemed "Untrainable," this skilled pup has won a coveted champion agility title.
Report Shows That Dogs Get Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
During the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, veterinarians started recognizing the symptoms of PTSD in military dogs. Now, there's a complete treatment available.
Science Proves Cats Were Perfect Even Before Domestication
Researchers claim that the domesticated cats we know and love today have little variation in genetics from their wild ancestors.
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…
Missouri Legislator Proposes to Eliminate Breed-Specific Bans Across T
More states are banning breed-specific legislation as they realize the 'science' behind them simply does not support the efforts.
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.
Survey Says Pets Are a Great Excuse to Leave a Party
Need to leave a holiday party? Blame the dog! A new survey shows that a popular way to "ghost" from a seasonal soirée is to say you've got a pet at home.
New Study Says Dogs Process Faces In Specific Area Of Their Brain
What's going in your dog's head? Thanks to science, we're getting closer to a mind meld! Their gray matter works a lot harder than previously believed.
Chrysler Launches ‘Give a Dog a Job’ for Canine Companions For Ind
Chrysler is partnering with Canine Companions for Independence and are sponsoring their first official PacifiPuppy named Foley!
UK Street Lamp Unleashes the Awesome Power of Dog Poop
As the world continues to look for alternative and sustainable energy sources, the United Kingdom leads the way... with a dog poop-powered street lamp!
Pennsylvania Looks To Ban Puppy Mill Sales
A new bill in the Pennsylvania legislature would ban the sale of animals from ‘puppy mills’ in state pet stores. A new bill legislators in Pennsy…
Science Says Dogs Are Smarter Than Cats
New research is out and sheds some light on the age-old debate of who's smarter? Cats or dogs? Spoiler: Dogs are the brainiest!
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.
UNC Students Allowed To Bring Their Pets Back To School With Them
Colorado college tests out pilot program allowing pets in campus dorms It’s the most wonderful time of the year (back-to-school, that is) and a few luc…
Walk For A Dog App Helps You Get Active For A Cause
There's an app for do-good dog walkers. Don't just take your dog for a walk... take your Walk for a Dog with this super cool (and super charitable) app!
Lucky The Dog Tells His Rags-To-Spokes-Dog Story On CBS’ “Lucky Do
Good boy! On the award-winning CBS show "Lucky Dog," Lucky teaches new pet parents how to create environmentally responsible living landscapes.
Temporary Reprieve Issued For Montreal Pitbulls
A Superior Court Judge just gave pit bulls a temporary reprieve from the controversial law banning them in Montreal, but needs permanence to protect them.
Petcube’s New AI Feature Lets Your Pet Video Call You
The future is here- your favorite furball can video call you! Find out more about new, AI-powered feature for Petcube cameras that is coming this spring.
Golden Retrievers Bring Comfort to Maryland High School After Shooting
Comfort Dogs brought emotional support to staff and students at Great Mills High School as they returned back after a shooting two weeks ago.
Shelter Dog Sniffs Out Child Pornography on Computer Hardware
Gia, a former shelter pup in Florida, is a rare hardware-sniffing dog who aids police officers in finding drives that are used by child pornographers.
New Study Claims Dogs Can’t Predict Earthquakes
A new study claims that contrary to popular belief, when it comes to earthquakes, animals can't predict when one is about to hit.
Canine “Kitten Nanny” Hits An Adorable Milestone
A Golden Retriever mix from Phoenix, Arizona has taken that love for kittens to a new level as he's just 'nannied' his 350th rescue kitten!
Tel Aviv Launches Revolutionary Digital Dog Concierge Service
Tel Aviv is one of the dog-friendliest cities in the world. They're working to keep that way with a new concierge service that caters to canines!
Looking to Invest? Numbers Show Petcare Stocks Are Your Best Bet
Reports shows an upward trend in US dollars spent on pets, and the latest stock numbers released confirm that people love spending on their pets.
Singer Brantley Gilbert Partners With Pedigree To Give Vets Companion
Country star Brantley Gilbert is partnering with several pet brands to help give companion dogs to military veterans in need of aid.
Elite Ranger Military Dogs Suit Up With Upgraded Tactical Gear
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command is set to outfit the 75th Ranger Regiment's dogs for military duty with upgraded tactical gear.
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…
Boise State Football Team Has It’s Own Tee Retriever
Kohl is the Bronco's tee retrieving dog and his videos have hit the Internet by storm. He's such a good dog, everyone has fallen in love with him.
Sniffer Dogs Essential to Recovery in Grenfell Tower Devastation
The devastating Grenfell Tower fire in Kensington, England has search and rescue teams continuing work, including sniffer dogs with special boots.
Pet Food Industry Projected to Be Worth $73 Billion Dollars by 2022
As more humans treat pets as family members, it is estimated that the pet food extrusion market will be valued at almost $73 billion dollars by 2022.
Homeless Veteran and His Dog Hit While Riding Bike For Awareness
A homeless veteran and his dog were recently struck by a motorist as they were biking across the country raising money and awareness for a great cause.
Dognapping Ransoms Are Big Business in Italy
It's "The Italian Job: Dog Edition." Italy isn't just a hot spot for tourists - it's also a hub for thieves who steal dogs and collect ransom from owners.
Pet Flipping – The New “In” Thing in Crime
Youve heard of House Flipping now get ready for Pet Flipping. People are actually stealing dogs from families and selling them on the Internet.
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.
National Search and Rescue Dog Training Facility Opens in California
A National Disaster Search Dog Foundation opens in Santa Paula, California, bringing teams from all over the US to train for real-life national disasters.
AKC Reunite Team Brings Hurricane Relief To Furry Victims
Cleanup from Hurricane Matthew is underway. The AKC Reunite Team is helping lead efforts for pet disaster in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Woman Covertly Smuggles Dog Into Hospital to See Sick Grandmother
A young woman swaddled her dog to look like a baby in order to cheer up her hospitalized grandmother, and the pics have gone viral!
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?
Amazon Introduces Wag, a New Dog Food Available to Prime Subscribers
Mega-retailer Amazon has joined the profitable pet product industry with the introduction of its own brand of pet products, a new division called Wag.
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.
Study: Owning Pets Makes Better Neighbors
Fences may make better neighbors, but according to a recent study, so do pets. Being a pet owner helps foster a communal feeling in your neighborhood.
New Law Means Mexico Will Stop Euthanizing Retired Police Dogs
After serving your community bravely, you shouldn't be rewarded with death! That's what happened to Mexican K9 dogs - but now they can be adopted.
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!
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.