American Kennel Club recognizes new breed
A vigorous Belgian livestock-guarding breed is gaining entree to the American Kennel Club. But Americans eager to see a Belgian Laekenois in person may have to be patient, since the coronavirus pandemic has taken a bite out of dog shows.
Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
Denture-stealing dog becomes 'acci-dental' internet sensation
A pup was found stealing his grandma's dentures in a hilarious video.
Officers give final pat to Missouri Highway Patrol K-9 diagnosed with terminal illness
Law enforcement officers from across Missouri joined state troopers to pat K-9 officer Cuba’s head one final time before Cuba’s partner took him on his final walk before being put down at the Animal Care Clinic in Branson, Missouri.
Pet owners push for NYC to reopen dog parks
Dog owners in New York City are pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow them to use the city's dog parks once again.
Push to reopen NYC dog parks
Dog owners in New York City are pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow them to use the city's dog parks once again.
Veterinarian adopts round cat with extreme scoliosis after owner tried to have her put down
Pitoe’s spine malformation prevents her from being able to jump, “but she can waddle, run, play, and climb like a pro."
Tennessee golden retriever celebrates record-breaking 20th birthday with cake and family
20-year-old Augie is the world's oldest golden retriever.
Fireworks and pets: Tips to keep your dog or cat calm and safe on the Fourth of July
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
Small dog helps foil robbery at Brooklyn pharmacy
A small dog helped foil a robbery inside a pharmacy in East Flatbush. The NYPD shared video of the incident on June 9.
'He was always there with us': Family recreates photo with dog from first grade to graduation
The Bliss family in New Hampshire has shared many good times with their dog Ruger, who is now facing a terminal cancer diagnosis.
School dog helps bring graduation to the students
The Henry Viscardi School brought graduation to students at their homes.
‘We’re sure that dogs could detect COVID-19’: UK group says it’s training canines to sniff out virus
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
USPS officials release list of cities with the most dog attacks against postal workers
Officials with USPS say there were over 5,000 cases of dog attacks against postal workers in 2019.
Family's dog mauls six-week old baby to death
A six-week old South Dakota boy was mauled to death by his family's dog, sheriff's officials said.
Retired police dog rescued after getting stuck in park bench
A video showed a Labrador being rescued from a park bench in Beijing, China, on June 6.
CDC: If you have COVID-19, stay away from your pets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released more details into two cases of COVID-19 in pet cats that contracted the disease at the height of the outbreak.
Nail-biting video shows boy’s close encounter with brown bear during hike in Italian mountains
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
3 boys let black widow bite them in hopes of turning into Spider-Man
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
Woman fired from job after calling cops on black man in Central Park
The verbal dispute between a white woman with an unleashed dog and a black man bird watching in Central Park might normally have gone unnoticed in a city preoccupied by the coronavirus pandemic.