PetSafe’s 2015 Bark for Your Park Finalists Announced
Which dog park do you want to win? Place your vote (or woof) for one of the 15 Bark For Your Park finalists - $200,000 up for grabs from PetSafe!
Which dog park do you want to win? Place your vote (or woof) for one of the 15 Bark For Your Park finalists - $200,000 up for grabs from PetSafe!
Crowdsourcing for worthy causes is a common occurrence. Daniel Tosh recently highlighted a worthy one, and, if you don't donate, you're a butt-hole.
With May being National Mental Health Awareness Month, the MIT Puppy Lab program is right on schedule to relieve high levels of student stress.
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…
How would you like to make a wish come true for worthy animal welfare organizations? Petco Foundation is going to make that wish come true!
What was once illegal, China sees a growing trend in owning pets. And a recent survey finds that the numbers will continue upwards in the future.
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.
Why do some dogs hate fireworks, while others seem unaffected by the sound? New research studies the behavior behind noise sensitivities.
A man took matters into his own hands and punched a bear in the face so he could protect his dog from an assault by the black bear.
Kicking off Bite Prevention Week, the US Postal Service is reporting the highest number of dog attacks on employees in 30 years.
If your dog has too much weight and you have too much money, why not send him to fat camp? Pet obesity is on the rise and this is a troubling concern. As pet…
Purdue University's Animal Welfare researchers roll out their dog breeders' Canine Care Certified voluntary program, which is expected to improve breeding.
Now this is a proper salute for our four-legged heroes! Petco Foundation donates $250,000 to bring war dogs fighting overseas back to U.S. soil.
Pets are family, and, as such, losing them to death can be so traumatic, doctors claim that we can suffer what is commonly known as 'broken heart syndrome.'
Pets are welcome at Extended Stay America hotels - they are working with Petfinder Foundation to help shelters who rescue and place adoptable pets.
Mumbai dogs are turning blue! No, this isn't some crazy Mumbai pet fashion trend. Unfortunately it is due to industrial waste in the Kasadi River.
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…
A Marine working dog received the tribute of a lifetime in his final days, as he battles cancer as valiantly as he had during his years with the Corps.
Music to soothe the anxious beast… for when your dog is home alone. Research has already shown that classical music is calming for dogs. Now, a Grammy…
This touching movie follows a program that aims to save shelter dogs while giving inmates a new perspective on life. Life is not always easy for humans. In t…
A little town in Minnesota is as happy as a dog with two tails with its newly re-elected mayor, and we don't think they are barking up the wrong tree!
New Golden Retriever statue commemorates 9/11 rescue dogs with likeness of last living 9/11 rescue dog, Bretagne. The statue weighs close to 5000 pounds.
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.
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…
A heroic Labrador Retriever who became a symbol of hope for Mexico after devastating earthquakes last September is now being honored with a statue in Puebla,…
A Florida couple will be forever grateful to their brave pitbull after saving their grandchildren from venomous snake bites.
'CHiPs' star Erik Estrada, aka Officer Poncherello, donates a narcotics dog to an Idaho police agency, where he is a reserve police officer.
Big things start as small packages. Such was the case for a woman who talked her husband into a small dog, but her little fib turned into a big surprise.
Mailman and dogs can be the best of friends. This mail carrier out of Australia calls for a truce in the sweetest way EVER.
Believed to be extinct in its natural habitat, researchers confirmed New Guinea Highland Wild Dogs are roaming in one of the most unlikely places.
Hallmark Channel's inaugural "2018 American Rescue Dog Show" will feature shelter dogs of all shapes and size competing for titles in adorable categories.
New research from the University of Liverpool backs what many already have thought--acting anxious around dogs makes you more prone to getting bitten.
For the first time ever, canine contestants in the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race have been identified as testing positive for drug use.
A Pennsylvania couple opened their hearts to a foster dog. He returned the favor by protecting them from a burglar, and found a place in his furever family.
The people have come together to save 3 heroic English military dogs from lethal injection, and SAS Andy McNabb is calling it a brilliant success story.
The California wildfires have residents fleeing their homes for their lives. One woman refused to leave without her dog, carrying him in a duffel bag.
An overweight Chihuahua-mix has is living life large after being taken off her diet of McDonald's and losing more than three times her body weight.
Retrievers were bred to be hunting dogs. Owners need to be wary of their dog's joints and tendons when playing fetch with heavy objects, a new study says.
The American Humane Association and Military Working Dog Team Support Association team up to send much-needed care packages to active military dog teams.
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.
Amtrak is on the right track! The national rail company now allows small pets on the train - but it's only for a limited time and applies to certain lines.
While pet ownership has reached all-time highs in the US, new research from England shows that pet ownership has declined in the last five years.
The show Game of Thrones is proving to be un-pup-ular for Huskies, as rescue clubs in California report an exponential increase in surrenders of the breed.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and infamous dog fighter Michael Vick was spotted at a PetSmart, attending dog training classes.
Pet owners are spending and numbers don't lie: pet product stocks have earned twice as much in return when compared to the S & P 500 index market standard.
Newest research shows the positive affects of having classroom pets and their potential to promote learning and good behavior.
It’s official in Denver, Colorado–veterinarians are now banned from declawing cats unless the procedure is medically necessary. Veterinarian Aubr…
If you've ever wanted to be completely surrounded by dogs, book a trip to Costa Rica. That's where you'll find Land of the Strays, where dogs run freely.
Best. Picture. Ever. This is one wet t-shirt contest we would want front row tickets to. All we can say is that those are some pretty lucky puppies... sigh!
New research survey is designed to study the reasons people voluntarily relinquish their pets The numbers are staggering – 7.6 million animals enter sh…
Policy changes regarding the transportation of pets have been proposed by two U.S. Senators after the tragic death of a puppy on United Airlines.
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!
If you love stories with a happy ending, you'll want to watch "Shelter Me." This season, Allison Janney and Kristen Bell share their heartwarming tales.
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.
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.
An odd couple is giving the Internet all the feels as an orphaned moose and a shepherd named Leo became fast friends in Wallagrass, Maine.
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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.
Bravo has issued a nationwide recall of pet food for dogs and cats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria m…
Military dogs and handlers of the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment have been given bravery awards for their noble acts during their service in Afghanistan.