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Study: U.S. Pets Are Heavier Than Ever

U.S. pets are more obese than ever - new research shows that 'fat cats' are becoming more common, and dogs are piling on the pounds.

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…

Petcube’s New AI Feature Lets Your Pet Video Call You

The future is here- your favorite furball can video call you! Find out more about new, AI-powered feature for Petcube cameras that is coming this spring.

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.

Upsidedown Dog Who Sparked Debate Gets To Stay Where He Belongs

One dog's rescue picture set the Internet ablaze in a debate over breed restrictions, but justice prevailed and Diggy made a big difference!

Man Punches Bear In The Face To Save His Beagle

A man took matters into his own hands and punched a bear in the face so he could protect his dog from an assault by the black bear.

Study: Pup Parents Plaster Social Media With Dog Pics

We use social media to update the world on our everything we love. New information shows we use social media for pet postings approximately once a day!

Cesar Defends Actions, Says Incident Blown Out Of Proportion

Cesar breaks his silence on claims of animal abuse while taping an episode for Cesar 911. He believes the incident is being blown out of proportion.

Tesco Offers Groceries and Dog Grooming With New In-Store “Pet Den�

Now thats what we call a one-stop shop! Tesco, one of Britains largest grocery chain, is set to trial pet grooming services while customers shop.

The AKC Honors Dauntless Dogs With Paw of Courage Awards

Every day, working canines are putting their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. This award celebrates the bravest among the brave.

“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.

Man Paralyzed and Stuck in Snow Saved by His Golden Retriever

Kelsey the Golden Retriever earned lifetime "good girl" status after staying with her owner who was paralyzed in the snow for 20 hours and saving his life.

Amazing Rescue Dog Can Sniff Out Cancer In Humans

The nose knows! Frankie’s strong sniffer can detect cancer, making him a doctor’s best friend. We all know how our dogs are immediately on hand n…

We Can Drink Wine and Support Guide Dogs?! Sign Us Up!

When it comes to drinking wine and supporting a cause, we're on board! A toast to Windsor Vineyards,who are donating to Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

Chrysler Launches ‘Give a Dog a Job’ for Canine Companions For Ind

Chrysler is partnering with Canine Companions for Independence and are sponsoring their first official PacifiPuppy named Foley!

Man High on LSD Saves Dog From Imaginary Burning Home

After saying yes to drugs, a New York man thinks he's Superman and saves his neighbor's dog from a fire that's all in his head.

Pennsylvania Looks To Ban Puppy Mill Sales

A new bill in the Pennsylvania legislature would ban the sale of animals from ‘puppy mills’ in state pet stores. A new bill legislators in Pennsy…

Study Says Millennials Pick Furbabies Over Human Babies

Pets over Kids? Seems like that is the trend for today's Millennials, the generation with the highest rates of pet ownership so far.

Subaru Shares The Love With The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation

Subaru's "Share the Love, Share the Vision" Campaign raises $27,348 for Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, whose mission is to breed, trainand place guide dogs.

Meet the Winners of 2017 AKC Canine Excellence Winners

Winners of the 18th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) include a family pet that detects drugs and a library loving show dog.

Barbra Streisand Shares New Cloned Dogs With World

Barbra Streisand's Coton du Tulear, Samantha, passed away, and she recently shared that has cloned two new pups from Samantha's mouth and stomach cells.

Shelter Dog Sniffs Out Child Pornography on Computer Hardware

Gia, a former shelter pup in Florida, is a rare hardware-sniffing dog who aids police officers in finding drives that are used by child pornographers.

Bullies Replace Bouquets in the Best Wedding Photos Ever

The stars of what was quite possibly the cutest wedding EVER were adorable eight-month-old rescue puppies, and the bride was glad they stole the show!

Study: Dogs Know If You’re Acting Like A Jerk, So Don’t!

As if people judging you wasn't enough, it turns out that your dog knows when people act like jerks, and he doesn't like it one bit.

Tail Docking Practice Banned By British Columbia Veterinarians

The College of Veterinarians of British Columbia have voted to ban the controversial practice of tail docking and alteration of dogs, horses and cattle.

Queen Elizabeth Mourns The Loss of Her Beloved Corgi, Willow

Queen Elizabeth's last beloved pet Corgi, named Willow, who was a descendant from the line of her first Corgi, Susan, has died.

New Airplane Pet Monitoring System Gives Pet Parents Peace of Mind

Following the death of a puppy on a United Airlines flight, a new pet monitoring system ensures that furry family members are safe when they fly.

Plato Pet Treats’ “Plato Wags Back” Program Supports Veterans An

Buy some tasty treats and like a Facebook page – both help to raise money for homeless dogs and support assistance animals for wounded combat veterans.…

Man Scams Tourists With Dyed Dog He Says is a Panda

A Russian is being investigated for defrauding tourists--he charged them big bucks to take pictures with a dog that he dyed to look like a panda.

Dublin’s First Ever Cat Lounge Lets The Kittens Out Of The Bag

Luck of the Irish Cat! Irish kitty lovers are about to get their cat lounge fix, as the country's first ever cat lounge is now open in Dublin!

Research Suggests Dogs More Likely to Bite Neurotic People

New research from the University of Liverpool backs what many already have thought--acting anxious around dogs makes you more prone to getting bitten.

Elite Ranger Military Dogs Suit Up With Upgraded Tactical Gear

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command is set to outfit the 75th Ranger Regiment's dogs for military duty with upgraded tactical gear.

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Gets A New Royal Supporter

Queen Elizabeth has been the patron of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, but has passed the title over to her daughter-in-law, Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla.

Students Can Now De-Stress at Brilliant MIT Puppy Lab

With May being National Mental Health Awareness Month, the MIT Puppy Lab program is right on schedule to relieve high levels of student stress.

Labrador Retriever Named Most Popular Breed for 26th Consecutive Year

The American Kennel Club (AKC) announced to pet owners across the nation, something many of us have known all along; Labrador Retrievers rule.

Rescue Dog Goes From McObese to Chiseled Chihuahua

An overweight Chihuahua-mix has is living life large after being taken off her diet of McDonald's and losing more than three times her body weight.

Deadly Dog Disease ‘Alabama Rot’ Afflicting Pets in the UK

Be on lookout for signs of the deadly dog disease Alabama Rot, which has shown up in confirmed cases throughout the United Kingdom recently.

Ad Campaign To End Dog Meat Industry Aims To Touch People’s Hearts

The use of cats and dogs as food in China is commonplace. One agency aims to end that practice once and for all with these emotion-filled posters.

PetSafe Awards $275K to 25 Cities Across America for Off-Leash Dog Par

The annual Bark for Your Park program by PetSafe announces 25 cities set to receive more than $275K in funds to help build and maintain off-leash dog parks.

Purina Issues Limited Recall on Purina ONE BeyOnd White Meat Chicken &

Purina has issued a limited recall on Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food due to a salmonella risk. This recall…

New Research Shows UK Pet Owners Spend Over $24K On a Pet in Its Lifet

Experts suggest that UK dog owners will spend over $24,000 (£18,000) throughout their pet's life on pet-related expenses.

Ohio Burger King Lets Dying Dog Have It His Way In His Last Days

A Burger King in Ohio is offering a terminally ill dog the opportunity to have his favorite food ‘his way,’so that he can be happy in his last da…

Pet Insurers Are Refusing Payouts for Pets Deemed To Be Fat

In the United Kingdom, major insurance companies are not covering medical bills for overweight pets anymore, and it's causing problems for many pet parents.

‘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.

Canine Family Tree Maps the Evolution of ‘New World Dog’

A genetic sequence map of modern breed dogs provides evidence that shows canines traveled with humans across the Bering land bridge over 15,000 years ago.

Injured Man Runs To Find His Dog After Car Crash

Despite being injured in a collision, Manny Guzman ignored the pain and went searching for his four-legged best friend, OG.

Man Travels The Country In RV With His 6 Rescue Dogs

A man and his six rescue dogs are on a mission to clear shelters as they travel around the country in an RV visiting every state.

Pet Food Industry Projected to Be Worth $73 Billion Dollars by 2022

As more humans treat pets as family members, it is estimated that the pet food extrusion market will be valued at almost $73 billion dollars by 2022.

Canine Cancer Survivor Proves You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks!

This special canine cancer survivor is going for the gold! Even though Rex is a senior, he was unstoppable at the DockDogs World Championships.

U.S. Military Service Member Faces Hefty Fare To Bring Dog Home

A U.S. military service-member is looking at spending $31,000 to bring her dog to a new duty station, as United halts its PetSafe Transport Program.

Pest Control Companies Using Dogs to Sniff Out Bedbugs

The thought of bedbugs gives us the heebie jeebies, which is why we love the idea of exterminators using trained bed bug detection dogs.

Adopt Protection Wants You To Swap Your Gun For A Shelter Dog

A new initiative is looking to reduce the number of homeless dogs and gun violence by offering adoption fee discounts to people who turn in their guns.

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.