Website offers dogs a home away from home

By Sue Manning | May 22, 2012 - 10:18pm

LOS ANGELES – When you travel and have to leave your dog behind, you can call a kennel, hire a pet sitter – or find him a new friend online.

Family offers reward for dog that disappeared following burglary

From Contributed Reports | May 17, 2012 - 9:00pm

The family of a dog that has been missing since their home was burglarized on April 6 is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to her safe reward.

More senior living centers now accept pets

By Sue Manning | May 16, 2012 - 9:00pm

LOS ANGELES – Shirlee and Nathan “Nick” Horowitz faced one serious health crisis after another before their doctor said they had to move into an assisted living center.

Kidney disease a leading cause of feline deaths

By Sue Manning | May 16, 2012 - 8:59pm

LOS ANGELES – It’s one of the leading causes of death for cats, but there is no cure and no known cause: kidney disease.

Famed obese cat ‘Meow’ dies

The Associated Press | May 11, 2012 - 7:04pm

SANTA FE, N.M. — A cat that got national attention for tipping the scales at 39 pounds has died from apparent complications of his morbid obesity, an animal shelter said Monday.

Discovery of missing dog delights students

By Molly Guthrey | May 9, 2012 - 8:30pm

WEST ST. PAUL, Minn. –Clare Fleming, 8, started writing a book last weekend.

Texas dog receives national hero award

By Sue Manning | May 7, 2012 - 10:35pm

LOS ANGELES – Three years ago, Bear was a 100-pound Shiloh German shepherd nobody wanted at a Texas shelter.Debbie Zeisler came to his rescue.

Pit Bull released from death row

The Associated Press | May 3, 2012 - 9:58pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A mutt who sat on doggy death row for more than a year before given a reprieve is officially free from government captivity and headed toward TV stardom.

Simple steps help people, dogs enjoy yards

By Wendy Williams | May 1, 2012 - 10:59pm

Is your yard going to the dogs?Muddy lawns and 
ankle-twisting craters are just two of the problems that frustrate pet owners each spring.

Iowa dog wins Beautiful Bulldog contest

By Luke Meredith | April 23, 2012 - 11:12pm

DES MOINES, Iowa — Tyson, a beloved English bulldog, doesn’t bite ears like his namesake, boxer Mike Tyson.

Slain Marine’s service dog dies in Mississippi

The Associated Press | April 20, 2012 - 6:05pm

JACKSON, Miss. — A bomb-sniffing military dog that made national headlines when he was adopted by a fallen Marine’s family has died of cancer.

Cable TV goes to the dogs

By Sue Manning | April 18, 2012 - 8:56pm

LOS ANGELES – Filmmakers are calling DogTV a new breed of television – an eight-hour block of on-demand cable TV programming designed to keep your dog relaxed, stimulated and entertained while you are at work.

Playful pooches headline Paws in the Park

By Jim Holt | April 15, 2012 - 10:03pm

Dressed in a pink bathing suit, beach visor, water goggles and carrying an inflatable inner tube around her neck, the 5-year-old Vizsla named Apple took home the first place trophy Saturday for “Best Dressed” at the second Annual Paws in the Park at Sunset Park.

Paws in the Park to put pooches on parade

From Staff Reports | April 13, 2012 - 9:06pm

Nearly 500 dog lovers and their furry friends are expected to attend Paws in the Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Sunset Park.

Wichita firefighters stage dramatic dog rescue

The Associated Press | April 13, 2012 - 6:23pm

WICHITA, Kan. — Just as Wichita officials were holding a news conference Thursday to announce their efforts to save a dog had failed, a firefighter saw wet canine nostrils appear in a tiny hole in concrete.

Prison program pairs convicts with cats

By Paris Achen | April 10, 2012 - 10:39pm

VANCOUVER, Wash. –Larch Corrections inmate Joey Contreras and Princess Natalie, a long-haired black feline, have at least two commonalities: both know what it’s like to live in captivity, and both needed unconditional love.

American Red Cross offers warm weather pet safety tips

From Contributed Reports | April 10, 2012 - 10:38pm

The warm weather is just around the corner and the American Red Cross has some steps people can take to make sure their pet is safe and healthy as we head into spring and summer.

Abandoned poodles thrive in new home

By Jim Holt | April 6, 2012 - 10:05pm

If there ever was a happy ending for two severely abused and neglected poodles, Charley and Marley are living it out.

Family dog missing after burglary

By Darla Slipke | April 6, 2012 - 7:32pm

Mary Ann Proctor rushed home from work at a local veterinary hospital Wednesday afternoon when she got a call from her children.

Diamond Pet Foods recalls Lamb Meal & Rice dry dog food

The Associated Press | April 6, 2012 - 6:12pm

ATLANTA — Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling its Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice dry dog food because it may be contaminated with salmonella.

Alternative veterinary treatments gain acceptance

By Zoe Read | April 3, 2012 - 9:09pm

NEW YORK – Judith Williams-Lohmar always loved animals – she had several pets that she called her family and also worked at a local shelter.

Tiny puppy may be world’s smallest

The Associated Press | March 27, 2012 - 10:09pm

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A puppy named after one of the world’s biggest pop stars could set the world’s record for tiniest dog.

Four-legged therapist helps to reach kids

By RYAN Trares | March 27, 2012 - 10:08pm

GREENWOOD, Ind. –The newest therapist at Valle Vista Health System took his usual position on the floor next to his patient.

New animal rescue group to hold fundraiser

By Darla Slipke | March 26, 2012 - 9:22pm

Shelley Milburn became hooked on helping animals after she and her husband adopted their first dog, Lucy, from a rescue organization in 2003.

‘K9 Buddy’ helps Texas boy find his way

By MARC RAMIREZ | March 20, 2012 - 9:56pm

LEWISVILLE, Texas –The new companion in Zach Thibodeaux’s life is young and blond, with a moist nose that snuggles in close whenever opportunity allows.