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.
Walk For A Dog App Helps You Get Active For A Cause
There's an app for do-good dog walkers. Don't just take your dog for a walk... take your Walk for a Dog with this super cool (and super charitable) app!
The Very Best Amazon Prime Day Deals
Get ready to go shopping because Amazon Prime Day is finally here! If you live for online shopping, you live for this day.
Study Explores Connection Between Human and Pet Health
Does the physical health of a pet correlates with the physical health of the pet parent? HABRI has just funded a project to measure the impact of this unique…
Montreal Pit Bull Ban Suspended While SPCA Challenges Bylaw
The controversial law that was a death sentence for thousands of pit bulls has been given a stay while the SPCA challenges it--but isn't permanent just yet.
Three-Legged Dog Serves as the Perfect Ring Bearer
One man's desire to give his bride a special surprise left the guests in tears of happiness as they watched a special ring-bearer walk down the aisle!
AKC’s Pack Grows With Addition Of 3 Dog Breeds
Welcome to the club! This year, the American Kennel Club has added three more breeds to its official registry. Which breeds made the cut?
Study: 50% of Rescue Dogs Mislabeled as Pitbulls by Shelter Staff
The label of "Pitbull" can turn some families off. A recent study finds a large percentage of veterinarians and shelter staff are mislabeling rescued dogs.
United Airlines Reaches Settlement With Family Of Suffocated Puppy
United Airlines has reached a settlement with the family whose nine-month-old puppy was killed after an airline attendant insisted the dog travel in the over…
Thanks for Helping Us Reach 2000 YouTube Followers!
Woo hoo! We did it - and PetGuide.com couldn't have done it without you! We're celebrating a big milestone and we wanted to thank you personally.
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Two-Faced ‘Janus Cat’ Shown Mewing From Both Mouths [Video]
A cat with two faces, known as a Janus cat, was born in Chongqing, China - watch the video meowing from both of its mouths.
FDA Warns Pet Parents About Grain-Free Dog Food And Heart Disease
The U.S.Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between a canine heart disease known as DCM and grain-free dog foods, particularly ones…
Shelter Pets Star in P.I. Woof “Smellbound” Film Adventure
Camera-happy shelter pets from Pet Orphans shelter hit the big time in P.I. Woof "Smellbound" - a short film featuring adoptable dogs, cats... and a T-Rex?
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Dog Finds A New Home and Job After Hurricane Matthew [Video]
Four months on and Charlotte, North Carolina, is still recovering from Hurricane Matthew. A displaced dog is thanking her rescuers by lending a helping paw.
How We Can Do Better: Try Compassion, Not Verbal Abuse When Educating
Sarah Palin’s now-famous photograph shouldn’t be used as a political platform, but as a chance to respectfully educate and openly communicate abo…
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Military Service Dog Receives Tearful Send-off Service [Video]
A Marine working dog received the tribute of a lifetime in his final days, as he battles cancer as valiantly as he had during his years with the Corps.
Brave Woman Works Desperately to Rescue Bali Dogs Left Behind on Volca
An American woman is determined to rescue dogs who have been left behind a volcano in Bali, risking her life in the process.
Researchers Discover Gene Associated With Acute Respiratory Distress S
Researchers have uncovered a genetic lung tissue disorder in Dalmatians that is the likely cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome in dogs.
Paris Hilton’s Beloved Dog Tinkerbell Dies
Through reality shows and scandals, Tinkerbell has always been by the heiress’s side. After 14 years in the spotlight, the famous Chi takes her final b…
Pitbull Police Partners Are Turning Tables On Crime!
Pitbulls are often unfairly considered unpredictable dogs. But a Texas program is working to change that image by enlisting Pitties into the Police force.
Therapy Dogs Help Children With Autism More Than We Thought
Research from a Texas Tech University study show that therapy dogs may be even more beneficial to children on the autistic spectrum than previously thought.
Dog With Digestive Problems Dines in “High Chair” Style
A Grand Rapids, Michigan family gives their dog the best seat at the table. She sits in doggy high chair to ensure food and drink go to her stomach.
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.
Wu-Tang Clan Not Down With Woof-Tang Clan Dog Walking Service
Wu-Tang Clan founding member RZA is suing Woof-Tang Clan dog-walking service for trademark infringement, and he ain't playin'.
New Research Suggests Dogs Help With Eczema and Asthma in Children
There are many benefits to having a dog as a family member, but two new studies are suggesting pets may also protect children from developing eczema.
New Study Will Focus On Benefits Of Pets For Older Americans
HABRI's awards a $43,000 grant to the University of Missouri to study the positive effects that pets have on our growing population of senior citizens.
Researchers Say DNA Testing In Pedigree Dogs Not Enough
Research out of the UK shows that a single genetic test may not be enough to improve the health of pedigree dog breed lines. For Harry Potter fans, we know i…
Researchers Working On Pill That Slows Aging in Dogs
According to doctors researching the effects of rapamycin, this drug could be the key to increasing a dog's life span by 2 to 5 years.
17th Annual AKC Humane Fund Awards Honor Hero Dogs
Five amazing dogs have been chosen as winners of the AKC Humane Fund. From K-9 and search and rescue, to therapy, these dogs go above and beyond.
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.
Mysterious Bladerunner 2049 Dog Wins Palm Dog USA Award
Bladerunner 2049 had fans wondering what happened to Deckard's dog. Turns out the unknown, uncredited dog won the first-ever title of Palm Dog USA prize!
New Research Suggests Dogs Have Measurable IQs
IQ tests measure a human's general intelligence by asking a series of questions. Now, a study has just revealed that dogs can also have their IQs tested.
Does Your Pet Really Need Ray-Bans for the Solar Eclipse?
One of nature's most awe-inspiring sights - a total solar eclipse - takes place August 21, 2017. You have your glasses, but does your dog need a pair?
Coming This Fall: “SAVE Our SHELTER” Launches On The CW Network
The best reason to skip Saturday morning cartoons! DOG for DOG brings you a caffeinated dose of inspiration and passion with SAVE our SHELTER TV series.
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Chihuahua May Break World Record With Birth of 11 Puppies [Video]
A rescued chihuahua in Kansas gave birth to 11 puppies on National Puppy Day, possibly breaking a world record! Way to go!
Dogs Become Lifeguards For The UK’s Hornsea Beach
Just call it Barkwatch--a specially-trained group of canine babes are about to be the newest lifeguards in the U.K.'s East Yorkshire!
Scientists Want Your Help Choosing Dog Breeds By Looks Alone
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts launched an online quiz to see whether you can tell what breed a dog is by merely looking at them.
Potential Corgi Shortage – Say It Ain’t So! (Spoiler Alert: It Ain
Pembroke Welsh Corgis join the Vulnerable Breed List in the UK, but hold strong in the hearts of Americans Corgis have captured the heart of the royal family…
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!
Survey Says We’d Gladly Pucker Up For Our Pooch
When it comes to kissing, we like to give our pets a peck on the cheek. Here are a few lip-smacking facts, in honor of International Kissing Day.
Study: Dogs Understand Us When We Speak in Positive and Negative Tones
A new study out of Hungary says that your dog DOES know what you're saying to him. And you'll get farther with training when you use your nice voice.
Hospital Builds Room Where Patients Can Play With Their Pets
Thanks to a significant donation from Purina, St. Louis Children's Hospital patients can now interact with their beloved family pooches.
Korean Scientists Introduce the World’s First Cloned Litter Of Dogs
A litter of puppies born in Korea have become the second-generation of cloned dogs, with their 'donor' being the first cloned dog in the world.
Study: Genetic Mutation Linked to Brachycephaly in Dogs
Flat face breeds often have breathing problems. New research shows that those faces are linked to a genetic mutation in dogs and their skull development.
Singer Brantley Gilbert Partners With Pedigree To Give Vets Companion
Country star Brantley Gilbert is partnering with several pet brands to help give companion dogs to military veterans in need of aid.
New Study Says Dogs Process Faces In Specific Area Of Their Brain
What's going in your dog's head? Thanks to science, we're getting closer to a mind meld! Their gray matter works a lot harder than previously believed.
Cat Declawing Now Banned In Denver, Colorado
It’s official in Denver, Colorado–veterinarians are now banned from declawing cats unless the procedure is medically necessary. Veterinarian Aubr…
Pitbull Hailed As Hero After Protecting Lost Toddler In Woods
A family dog in Kentucky is being hailed as a hero, staying with a 2-year-old girl for nearly two days while she was missing in the woods.
Study: Being Man’s Best Friend May Be Written In Dogs’ Genes
A new study has found a link between human connectivity and specific genes in Beagles, and helps answer the question, "Why is a dog Man's Best Friend?"
Study: Dog-Speak Improves Bond Between Dogs and Humans
Experts have found that using 'dog-speak' when talking to your pooch is an important part of creating the bonding process between humans and their pups.
Last Surviving 9/11 Search and Rescue Dog Given Hero’s Farewell
Bretagne, the last of the nearly 300 search and rescue dogs that worked at Ground Zero following 9/11 has been laid to rest at the age of 16.
Veteran’s PTSD Service Dog Banned at VA Hospital
A combat veteran was given a ticket for bringing his PTSD service dog to a VA Hospital with him, and he's planning to fight the citation in court.
Santa Won’t Let 10-Year Old Girl Sit on His Lap Because of Her Servi
A little girl from New Hampshire was sent away by Santa because he refused to let her service dog accompany her while their photo was being taken.
Therapy Dogs Could Be Helping Lawyers Mediate Divorces
According to findings from a new Harvard study, we could be seeing canines helping people de-stress during family law mediation.
Johnny Depp’s Dogs Receive Death Threats… From The Australian Gove
Even the title of sexiest man alive won’t help you when you illegally sneak your dogs into Australia… as Johnny Depp is learning the hard way. T…
Blind Service Dog’s Smile Brightens The Lives Of Others
Born without sight, Smiley serves up a smile and hope to those who need it most. Bright and perky therapy dogs are a common sight at many nursing homes. They…
Petco Foundation Grants Holiday Wishes With $750,000 Donation
The Petco Foundation, in collaboration with Petco, announced the names of 54 animal welfare organizations who are receiving $750,000 worth of grants through…
‘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.
Rescue Dogs Get Their First Show on Hallmark
Hallmark Channel's inaugural "2018 American Rescue Dog Show" will feature shelter dogs of all shapes and size competing for titles in adorable categories.
Vets Warn About the Spread of a Dangerous Dog Flu Strain
Multiple cases of severe canine influenza have been recorded in San Francisco, New York, Florida, and veterinarians warn that the situation could worsen.