What first-time puppy owners should know, according to dog experts
Getting a new puppy can sound like the perfect recipe for joy: cuddles, playtime and a loyal little companion who grows up by your side. But new research is reminding…
Want your dog to live a longer life? Here are 6 science-backed tips
Scientists are studying whether everyday habits can help dogs live longer, healthier lives — and their findings suggest that small choices from owners may make a meaningful difference. Researchers with…
Firefighters Peer Into Tiny Hole And Find A 200-Pound Dog Trapped Underground
She was stuck 😰 Last week in Dallas, Texas, a dog named Violet had a frightening accident while walking near her family’s home. She was exploring a vacant lot next…
Farmer Spots Mysterious Dog Pacing Near Shed — And Realizes She’s Hiding Something
She just needed someone to lend a hand ❤️ Meet Hopper, a brave mama dog who did everything she could to protect her babies. This past April, Stray Rescue of…
Shelter Cat Headbutts Grieving Volunteer — And Changes Both Of Their Lives Forever
“t felt like fate …” When Grace lost her beloved cat, Ichabod, earlier this year, she felt as if her heart had shattered. Ichabod, whom she lovingly called Ichy, had…
She Thought She Adopted A Labrador Puppy — A DNA Test Revealed His Rare Breed
“His DNA has been a running joke …” Desirea Auten had been looking for a Labrador retriever she could train as a working dog when one puppy’s photo stopped her.…
Big cats beat the heat with blood ice lollies
During a stretch of hot weather, the big cats at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park were given a special frozen treat to help them stay cool: blood-flavored ice lollies. The wildlife park,…
Dog Saved from Pound Rescuers New Owner from House Fire: ‘A genuine treasure’
A dog named Hazel recently proved just how powerful the bond between a rescued pet and her new owner can be. Hazel had been adopted from a rescue in New…
Tiny Munchkin Cat Arrives At Rescue And Staff Discover She’s A Medical Mystery
“Short legs, big personality, and unfortunately … a body that chose violence against itself.” When Blueberry first arrived at Out of the Woods Rescue, no one was completely sure what…
Scientists say house cats could help unlock new cancer treatments for humans
Scientists have completed one of the largest genetic studies ever done on tumors in domestic cats, offering a new understanding of how feline cancers develop. The research, published in Science,…