Labrador Helping Mexico’s Earthquake Efforts Earns Presidential Than
As Mexico picks pieces of life back up after devastating earthquakes that recently struck, a Labrador Retriever is emerging as a hero in the rescue efforts.
Chicago Comfort Dogs Head to Orlando Following Tragedy
Sometimes, there's nothing like the comfort of an animal when we're at our lowest. And right now, Orlando needs all the support it can get.
FDA Sends Warning Letter To Purina, Citing Significant Violations At F
Nestle Purina starts 2015 off on the wrong foot – with a warning letter from the FDA What a way to start off the year! Nestle Purina PetCare recently l…
Take The Ultimate Pet Friendly Road Trip With GoPetFriendly.com
The Ultimate Pet Friendly Road Trip Kicks Off this February, inspiring people to embrace road tripping with the best traveling companions ever--their pets!
Holiday Cheer Comes to Dogs in New Film Merry Woofmas!
Merry Woofmas! X-Factor's Louis Walsh created a holiday show just for Fido and friends, and it's coming out at the end of this month!
Are You Your Dog’s Favorite Person? Scientists Don’t Think So
A recent study reveals that context and environment can change the way a dog treats their owner. Spoiler alert: you might not like to know how. People who pr…
Singing Golden Retriever on America’s Got Talent Makes Simon Cowell
Often crotchety Simon Cowell had his heart melted, along with all of America, as he encountered a singing golden retriever on the hit show, America’s G…
Postal Carrier’s Special Delivery Includes Personalized Pooch Mail
Mailman and dogs can be the best of friends. This mail carrier out of Australia calls for a truce in the sweetest way EVER.
Army Veteran Buys His Own Plane To Fly Shelter Dogs to New Homes
Retired Army veteran Paul Steklenski started a non-profit organization to fly endangered animals to foster homes that are waiting for them.
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Study: Dogs Use Scent To Detect Low Blood Sugar In Diabetics [Video]
Dogs truly are mankind's best friend. New research shows how dogs can detect oncoming hypoglycaemic episodes in humans by sniffing them out.
Zappos.com’s Sponsors Free Pet Adoptions During “Friends On Us Fri
Zappos.com and North Shore Animal League America are joining forces to launch Friends on Us Fridays, sponsoring free pet adoptions in 15 states.
It Takes a Village to Find a Missing Rescue Dog
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.
Study: Oxytocin Hormone Draws Dogs to Smiling Faces
The modulating role of hormone oxytocin in canine emotional processing has been confirmed, and it might change the way we communicate with our dogs.
Heroic Dog Jumps In Pool To Save Best Fur-Friend From Drowning
It's been said, "We get by with a little help of our friends," and that's accurate for a dog who nearly drowned, but was saved by his furry best friend.
Subaru And CPS Team Up For Next Round Of Pet Safety Product Crash Test
To ensure that pets are protected in cars, Subaru and Center for Pet Safety are out to raise awareness of vital safety measures and identify top crates and c…
Ethical Treatment of Animals Now Taught in China’s High Schools
China's Ministry of Education is introducing an optional module that will open the hearts and minds of young people to the suffering of animals.
Rescue Dog Slated For Euthanasia Is Hero To Hurricane Harvey Victims
While the world watches the devastating effects on the United States from Hurricane Harvey, the unlikeliest of heroes come out of the waters.
Survey Finds Dogs Influence Home Buying More Than Children
A recent survey from SunTrust reports that millennials are more influenced by their dogs than their children when it comes to buying a house.
Stray Dog Finds New Home and New Career In New Country
While visiting Greece last year, Valia Orfanidou came upon a stray dog who not only changed her life, but now changes the lives of others as a therapy dog!
Heroic Dogs And Their Humans Need Your Help to Get to US
Two dogs who serve United States Service Members have forever homes with their humans in America, but need help raising the funds to get them to the US.
Battle Between USPS Mail Carriers and Dogs Continues
The US Postal Service tracks data, and dog attacks on mail carriers are on the rise. But new safety measures will be implemented this spring.
Scientists Say Russian Islanders Were World’s First Dog Breeders
Scientists believe that the world's first purposed dog breeders were from the Russian island Zhokhov, using them to pull sleds and hunt bears.
Study: Decreased Sperm Count in Dogs Due to Dog Food Chemicals
Decreased sperm count in dogs was verified this month at the University of Nottingham. If we continue on this track, there won't be any furry heads to pet.
Study: Fetching Can Be Hard On Retriever’s Joints
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.
‘Shelter to Service’ Helps Save Veterans, One Dog at a Time
The American Humane celebrates its first graduating class of service dogs trained to bond with veterans and their families.
Bush’s Baked Beans Spokesdog Duke Crosses The Rainbow Bridge
It’s a sad day for fans of ‘Duke,’ the lovable, talking golden retriever spokesperson for Bush’s Baked Beans, as we learn that he rec…
Petco Foundation Donates Fitting Tribute To Overseas War Dogs
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.
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3 Puppies Rescued From Avalanche Bring Hope To Rescue Workers [Video]
An avalanche in Italy has resulted in the loss of life. But the discovery of three furry little miracles buried under the snow has brought renewed hope.
If Your Dog Needs Space, Tie A Yellow Ribbon Around His Leash
Canadian dog trainer Tara Palardy is on a mission to help protect DINOS (dogs in need of extra space). I don’t know about you, but I pretty much want t…
“Chewbarka” Lives Up To Nickname and Saves His Family From Fire
A family is thanking their lucky stars, and their chihuahua-dachshund mix, for their lives as the dog saved the entire family from a 5-alarm house fire.
Runaway Dog’s PugShot Goes Viral
A Police department on the New Jersey Shore has won the Internet today, posting an adorable “PugShot” of a runaway dog from Maryland. As if pictu…
Study: Labradors Gain Weight Due To Gene Deletion
Almost 60 percent of Labradors in the US are overweight. And a scientific discovery says that it may be linked to a breed-specific gene mutation.
Science Finally Discovers ‘Who Let the Dogs Out (To Walk)’
Science just answered the age-old question of who let the dogs out. Pet owners who feel more motivated to walk their dogs fall under the 'Lassie Effect.'
Don’t Call In Sick Tomorrow: Uber Delivers Puppies To Canadian Offic
Forget having a 15 minute coffee break – Uber and 3MillionDogs bring puppies to your office for a furry meeting you won’t want to skip, in suppor…
Alaska Airlines Introduces Stricter Policies for Emotional Support Ani
Passengers with therapy animals will have to submit additional documentation and their comfort animal must be on the list of those approved on flights.
Nationwide Voluntary Recall Of Pet Seizure Medications
A nationwide recall has been issued for multiple C.O. Truxton veterinary anticonvulsant, anti-seizure, and antidepressant medications for pets.
Study: Family Dogs Can Help Reduce Stress Levels In Children
We say that every child should grow up with a pet, but now science says there are definite benefits to children having dogs when it comes to stress relief.
Study Shows Parks For Pooches Leading The Pack In Growth
It’s great to hear that large cities are increasingly going to the dogs… in an awesome way! Dog park popularity continues to rise, says the lead…
Drug-Resistant Infection Outbreak in People Connected to Pet Store Pup
About 118 people were affected by the resistant bacteria strain, and it was all because of pet stores over-treating puppies with antibiotic medications.
Highly Contagious Dog Flu Strain On the Move, Cases Reported in 2 More
H3N2, a new canine influenza virus strain, which was first detected in Chicago kennels last March, has emerged in Washington State and Montana.
Clear The Shelters Finds Furever Families For Over 70,000 Homeless Pet
NBC/Telemundo's annual "Clear The Shelters" initiative recently wrapped up, resulting in over 70,000 homeless pets gaining new furever families.
American Kennel Club Adds Two New Breeds to Its Ranks
Welcome to the club! Two new breeds - the American Hairless Terrier and the Sloughi - join the ranks of the world-renown AKC registry.
Family Dog Digs up $85K Worth of Heroin in Oregon Backyard
A Golden Retriever lives the "COPS" dream, and became an honorary narcotics dog when he dug up nearly $90,000 of contraband heroin in the backyard.
Neil Patrick Harris Adds a Rescue Pup To His Family
As if you needed another reason to simply adore Neil Patrick Harris, he's adopted the cutest little stray ever. Join us in a collective swoon!
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!
Hunky Tom Hiddleston Hanging Out With A Few New Blondes
Hiddleswift is kaput, but thanks to Gucci, dreamy Tom Hiddleston has been snapped with a few new striking blondes, and they're panting over his hottness.
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.
A Really Great Dane Saves Abandoned Kitten’s Eyesight
We know dogs are a man's best friend, but for a tiny cat who needed some sight-saving blood, it turns out they can be a kitten's best pal, too!
Study: When It Comes to New Tricks, Younger Dogs Learn Faster
The results are in and they have disproved that old saying: "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." It turns out you can, but you'll have to be patient.
Land Rover Takes on Championship Dog Sled Team in Battle of the Rovers
Who's faster - a Land Rover or a Snow Rover? A Discovery Sport SUV and a team of sled dog champions hit the snow in Finland to find out!
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.
Study: Like Humans, Dogs Integrate Learned Information While Sleeping
Most dog owners will tell you--their dogs are people too! Now new research shows that dogs' brains even look similar to ours when we are sleeping!
AKC Welcomes Two More Breeds To Its Ranks
The American Kennel Club is including two new dog breeds into its ranks, and they're the first to be added to their breed roster since 2016!
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…
Study Shows Urban Pet Owners Pay More Rent And Have Less Choice In Apa
Are you looking to rent a pet-friendly apartment in Atlanta, GA, Queens, NY or San Francisco, CA? If so, be prepared for as much as a 19 percent premium on y…
“World’s Loneliest Dog” Nabs a Role in New Transformers Movie
It's a true rags to riches story for this shelter pooch. Movie magic will soon give Freya, the "world's loneliest dog," the happily ever after she deserves.
Millennial Homebuyers Choose Homes With Their Pet in Mind
Survey shows majority of millennial homebuyers would pass up on their dream home if it didn't happen to meet their pet needs 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.
Sky-Diving Dogs Take African Poachers Out
You may have heard the term, "When Pigs Fly," but what about flying dogs? These amazing canines take high-flying to a whole new level!
United Airlines Flubs Again; Mistakenly Sends Family Dog To Japan
United Airline is not having a good PR week. First, a dead dog in the overhead compartment; and now, sending a Kansas City, Missouri dog to Japan instead.