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.
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Dangerous “Strep Zoo” Making The Rounds in Arizona Pets
Officials in Arizona say that at least one dog has died from Streptococcus Zooepidemicus, and over 30 others show similar symptoms.
Study: It’s Okay to Let the Fur-Kids Crash in Your Bed
Do you share a bed with a furry family member (other than your spouse)? If your dog or cat sleeps in bed with you, it's no big deal says a recent study.
Warning: 86% of Car Pet Restraints Fail CPS Crash Tests
The Center for Pet Safety put pet harnesses to the test and the results are unsettling. Even if you're buckling up, chances are it won't protect your pooch.
Report: Best And Worst US States For Animal Protection Laws
A new report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund has ranked states based on their laws and the punishments for breaking them.
Todd Chrisley Offers $5000 Reward for RaeLynn’s Missing Chihuahua
Country singer RaeLynn Woodward lost her Chihuahua, Dolly, on New Year's Eve, and Todd Chrisley is offering a reward of $5000 for the return of her dog.
Embark to Test DNA in Dogs For Possible Future Diseases
If you've ever wanted to find out what kind of diseases your dog is likely to suffer from in the future, your answers are just a cheek swab away.
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.
Inmates Help ‘Unadoptable’ Dogs Learn To Love Again
A program in Yaphank, New York matches 'unadoptable' dogs with prison inmates, giving the dogs an opportunity to be trained for adoption.
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.
Study: Dogs Are Red-Green Colorblind
Researchers have discovered that dogs have difficulty discerning between red and green, much like humans who are colorblind.
HABRI Grants $42,000 To Study Effects Of Service Dogs On War Veterans
K9s For Warriors and Purdue University will use this grant money to come to the rescue of post 9/11 war vets, providing help to soldiers overcoming Post Trau…
Ailing Dog Honorary K9 Member Serves and Protects Her Girl
'Tis the season, and one family pup had a holiday wish granted as she was added to the South Pasadena Police Department's K-9 team as an honorary member.
Family Dog Saves Two Girls Struck by Lightning
Lightning strikes at a family reunion - two young girls in Utah are lucky to be alive thanks to a quick thinking family dog.
Heart-Warming Documentary Sheds Light On Canine Lymphoma
When a dog is diagnosed with lymphoma, many people give up hope. But "My Friend: Changing the Journey" offers hope for recovery to devastated pet parents.
Study: 1/3 of Us Think Therapy Dogs Are Beneficial to Funeral Services
New research says that canines make the hardest part of life–death–a little bit better, as more funeral homes offer the support of therapy dogs.…
Research Says Your Dog Only Thinks About Himself
Selfish dog study is questionable, based on how the researchers set up the study. Read about their study and decide for yourself on its validity.
New Study Shows That Many Pet Car Seat Safety Restraints Are Ineffecti
Subaru and the Center for Pet Safety’s crash test results unsettling With new car safety products designed for dogs entering the market, it’s imp…
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.
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!
True Leaf Medicine To Offer CBD-Based Dog Treats Made In British Colum
A Canadian company is planning to produce and market products for people and pets that are completely legal wherever the company operates.
Like Owner, Like Dog: Study Proves Dogs Pick Up Our Behavior
The paper investigated the connection between canine behavior issues and personalities, emotional states, and training methods of their pawrents.
Pet Food Giant Mars Purchases VCA Hospital Chains for $7.7 Billion
First pet food, now animal hospitals - Mars Incorporated has just announced their purchase of animal hospital chain VCA Inc., acquired for $7.7 billion.
Florida Police Officer Pays Vet Bill For Homeless Man’s Dog
A Florida police officer proved that his oath to serve and protect means includes fur family members, as he helped the dog of a homeless man who needed vet c…
‘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.
Chinese Property Developer Buys Puppy For $2 Million
For most of us, bringing home a new dog entails a visit to our local shelter. But for one man, with obviously too much money to burn, it means dropping a coo…
Pet Parents Being Offered Paw-ternity Leave From Employers
Wouldn't it be great to be able to stay home a few weeks with your new dog while he gets used to his surroundings? Some employers actually offer that perk!
Researchers Say DNA Testing In Pedigree Dogs Not Enough
Research out of the UK shows that a single genetic test may not be enough to improve the health of pedigree dog breed lines. For Harry Potter fans, we know i…
UPS Delivery Driver Picks Up Dog Selfies on His Route
A Louisiana UPS driver was caught taking selfies with some of his client's dogs, showing that there is such a thing as puppy love for mail carriers!
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.
AKC Registers 7 New Dog Breeds From Around The World
The AKC is adding seven new dog breeds to its official ranks. Ranging in sizes large to small, these new recruits make fine additions to the roster.
‘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.
Retired TSA Dogs Are Looking for Loving Homes
Looking to earn some frequent flyer cuddles? These dogs are hanging up their airport security gear to snuggle their way into your life.
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.
Canine War Hero’s Ashes Laid to Rest in Touching Tribute
The ashes of a cancer-stricken canine war hero reached their final resting place in Michigan, led by funeral convoys of Jeeps draped with American flags.
Study: Dogs Talk To Us With Growls and Barks
New research has shown what dog parents have always known--our dogs know how to 'talk' to us through their barks and growls.
Google Pets Turns Into a Bow-Wow Browser to Help Shelter Dogs
Life at the shelter can be lonely for dogs. That's why Google is bringing them into its offices for a day off to partner with lucky employees.
BarkPark Is Bringing ‘Country Club’ Fun To Nashville
The makers of BarkBox are bringing dogs in the Nashville, TN area a new experience: A membership part that will have pool parties, themed movies and of cours…
South Korea’s New President Adopts Shelter Dog As Part Of Campaign P
It's not often politicians keep election promises, but South Korea's new president Moon Jae-in has, by rescuing a dog once meant for the meat market.
Actor Carolyn Hennesy Hitches a Ride in the Lucy Pet Foundation Mobile
She may play a lawyer on TV, but for her latest role, actor Carolyn Hennesy will need hands-on experience in the Lucy Pet Foundation Mobile Clinic!
Service Dog Runs For Help For His Human In The Hospital
A service dog named Thorr took it upon himself to alert nurses when his human was having a seizure and needed immediate help!
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.
Bichon Frise Lives To Tell the Tale of Attempted Eagle Snatching
After a harrowing escape from an eagle who snatched her, a Bichon Frise from Pennsylvania is thanking her lucky stars she's alive!
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.
What a Streak – AKC Says Labrador Retriever is Still America’s Mos
Labrador Retrievers still reign as America’s most popular dog, but French Bulldogs are closing in as the American Kennel Club released their Top 10 mos…
Smile for Petco’s Pet Selfie App – It’s For a Great Cause!
If you love selfies, you're gonna love Petco's new app, Heads & Tails. It's perfect for fun selfie opportunities, and gives money to help animals in need.
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Family Dog Helps Man With Alzheimer’s Speak Again [Video]
Is there any doubt that dogs have the power to heal? If there was any, just watch this video and it will be erased. It highlights how one special dog has hel…
Anderson Cooper is a Proud New Papa to Puppy Lilly
This just in: the CNN news anchor has adopted a beautiful puppy. After the loss of his dog Molly, it's obvious that Anderson Cooper has more love to give.
Dog-In Held At LaGuardia Airport To Protest Death On United Airlines
In response to the horrific death of a puppy killed because he was forced into an overhead cabin, animal activists held a dog-in at LaGuardia Airport.
Southwest Airlines Donate Staff and Flight Fees to Pets of Hurricane M
Furry Puerto Rican victims of Hurricane Maria are getting a lift from Southwest Airlines, who are helping homeless pets find new homes.
Study: Empathetic People Are Better Able To Read Dog Expressions
Do you feel like you and your dog have a special connection? If you're empathetic, a new study claims that you may be right.
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…
Study: Dog-Speak Improves Bond Between Dogs and Humans
Experts have found that using 'dog-speak' when talking to your pooch is an important part of creating the bonding process between humans and their pups.
Canine Heroes Help US Veterans With Brain Injuries
September is National Service Dog Month. While all service dogs are heroes, a select few serve our country's heroes with honor. (Tissue alert!)
New Research Shows Dogs Help Their Humans Live Longer
We know that dogs make our lives better in immeasurable ways, but new research from Sweden shows that they actually can help us live longer lives as well!
A New Generation of Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Picked Based on Brain Scans
To make sure that the puppies they chose have what it takes to complete the course, researchers are using fMRI machines to look for specific brain activity.
FDA Announces Recall of Performance Dog Raw Products
The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced a voluntary recall of all Performance Dog Products from Bravo Packing, Inc., because of Salmonel…
Recently Discovered Fossil Reveals New Species of Dog
A fossil containing the remains of a new species of dog was found on a beach in Maryland, and is over 12 million years old.
Study: Millennials Make Up a Quarter of All Pet Owners
Forget human babies - it's all about fur babies! The next generation is all about pets, and their spending habits prove it.
Dogs Respond Slower To an Angry Human’s Commands
A new study shows that dogs who are given commands by an angry or irritated stranger are slower to respond that those who talk positively.