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AKC Announces The Most Popular Dogs In The U.S. For 2014

This breed may never have taken home the Best in Show title, but the Labrador Retriever is still #1 one with North Americans! Talk about a never-ending winni…

Dying Man’s Last Wish Granted When His Dog Visits Hospital [Video]

A dying man was granted his last wish in Scotland when he was able to give his beloved border collie one last kiss before he passed. You’re going to ne…

True Leaf Medicine To Offer CBD-Based Dog Treats Made In British Colum

A Canadian company is planning to produce and market products for people and pets that are completely legal wherever the company operates.

Does Sharing a Bed With Your Dog Affect Your Sleep?

If you share your bed with your dog, does it have a positive or negative effect on your sleep? A new study attempts to find out!

Meghan Markle’s Adorable Pups Are About To Become Royal Rescues

With the world aflutter about the news of Prince Harry's engagement to Meghan Markle, it looks like there will be some new pooches joining the royal family.

Pet Food Giant Mars Purchases VCA Hospital Chains for $7.7 Billion

First pet food, now animal hospitals - Mars Incorporated has just announced their purchase of animal hospital chain VCA Inc., acquired for $7.7 billion.

Big Bang Theory: The Science Behind Dogs & Loud Noise

Why do some dogs hate fireworks, while others seem unaffected by the sound? New research studies the behavior behind noise sensitivities.

Kids Invited to Enter TurfMutt’s “Be a Backyard Superhero” Conte

Schoolyards are an important place for kids to blow off steam - just like dogs need backyards. Students can win $5,000 to improve their green spaces.

Barbra Streisand’s Beloved Dog Crosses The Rainbow Bridge

It's always heartbreaking when our pets cross the Rainbow Bridge. Just ask mega star Barbra Streisand, whose beloved Coton de Tulear Samantha recently died.

Maryland Dogs Are New Weapons To Help Save The Bees

Dogs are the new weapon in saving the bees, as they use their amazing sniffers to detect a deadly bacteria before it decimates hives.

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.

New Law in New York Will Revolutionize Microchipping

A new law in New York is aiming to reunite pet owners with their missing pets sooner than ever before, mandating microchip checks within 24 hours.

Heroic WWII Canine Service Member Receives Posthumous Award

Chips, a good boy and brave soldier who fought in WWII, has posthumously been awarded Great Britain's Dickin Medal for canine bravery.

Greek Cafe Opens Doors to Homeless Dogs at Night

Greece can be a harsh place - the temperature can drop drastically at night. A cafe opens its doors after hours so strays have a warm place to sleep.

Want to Adopt 2 Puppies From The Rock?

Now here's how we can clear the shelters - get Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to pose with puppies! He recently rescued two adorable pups that need a home.

Worst Guard Dogs Ever Welcome Burglars With Wagging Tails

Two "Guard Dogs" did a lot of watching, but not a lot of guarding their home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. They even allowed robbers to give some love!

Bush’s Baked Beans Spokesdog Duke Crosses The Rainbow Bridge

It’s a sad day for fans of ‘Duke,’ the lovable, talking golden retriever spokesperson for Bush’s Baked Beans, as we learn that he rec…

After 10 Years of Bella, This Pet Name is Now The Most Popular

For a decade, the name Bella was the most popular choice for pets in the US, but it seems that things are about to change.

Chelsea Handler Welcomes New Furry Friends Into Her Family

Dog-lover Chelsea Handler lost both of her beloved dogs in the last year, but she plans to adopt new furry family members in their honor.

Study: Electronic Dog Collars Could Do More Harm Than Good

Researchers in the UK have come up with some shocking findings about the effect an electronic collar could have on your dog’s behavior. Sometimes trai…

Bayer Donation Helps Domestic Violence Victims and Pets Stay Together

Domestic abuse victims have problems finding a shelter that accepts pets. But Bayer is working to change that with this substantial donation.

This Is What Happens When a Dog Eats Gorilla Glue

Please — don't try this at home, pups! An Oklahoma pooch found herself in a sticky situation after getting ahold of a bottle of Gorilla Glue.

Study: Dogs Make Your Heart Happy and Healthier

New research from Sweden continues to confirm the belief that having a dog doesn't just make your heart happy, but makes it healthier, too!

Therapy Dogs May Be The Key To Less Stress And Loneliness At Colleges

Feeling stressed or depressed? Spending time with a furry friend may be just the thing you need. We all know it to be intuitively true: when we spend time wi…

Study: Early Exposure To Pets May Reduce Childhood Allergies and Obesi

New research suggests that when we expose children to pets when they are infants, we may be helping reduce their risk of childhood allergies and obesity.

Chinese Property Developer Buys Puppy For $2 Million

For most of us, bringing home a new dog entails a visit to our local shelter. But for one man, with obviously too much money to burn, it means dropping a coo…

Family Dog Digs up $85K Worth of Heroin in Oregon Backyard

A Golden Retriever lives the "COPS" dream, and became an honorary narcotics dog when he dug up nearly $90,000 of contraband heroin in the backyard.

Celebrate Dogs With The AKC As Extraordinary Pooches Take Over Televis

AKC Celebrates Dogs special airs January 31 on the Lifetime Network What are you doing tomorrow? If it doesn’t include parking yourself in front of you…

October Is Adopt-A-Dog Month At The American Humane Society

This month, help the American Humane Society give some precious pooches the forever homes they deserve Did you know there are 3 to 4 million animals waiting…

Could Your Dog Toys Be Poisoning Your Pet?

The toys you give your dog to chew may contain chemicals that could be deadly! Learn how to choose toys that are safe for your pooch.

FDA Sends Warning Letter To Purina, Citing Significant Violations At F

Nestle Purina starts 2015 off on the wrong foot – with a warning letter from the FDA What a way to start off the year! Nestle Purina PetCare recently l…

Google Pets Turns Into a Bow-Wow Browser to Help Shelter Dogs

Life at the shelter can be lonely for dogs. That's why Google is bringing them into its offices for a day off to partner with lucky employees.

Search and Rescue Dogs Saving Lives After Earthquake in Italy

These brave search and rescue dogs are going above the call of duty by helping in the aftermath of the big earthquake in Italy.

Norman the Scooter Dog Needs Help With Cancer Treatments

Norman, Guinness World Record winner and famous scooter dog, is recovering from cancer, and his new GoFundMe page helps to pay for treatment.

Woman Sues Ex-Husband For Failing To Pay Support For Their Dog

This ex-husband had agreed to pay money towards the upkeep of their dog. However, he didn't stick to the arrangement so now he's being sued!

Canine Investigators on the Trail of Amelia Earhart

There are a lot of things scent dogs are trained to do, and researchers are hoping that one of them will be finding the remains of aviator Amelia Earhart!

Chinese Dog Food Company Moves Operations… to the U.S.A.?!

It's not everyday you see "Made in the USA" on a Chinese pet product. But Gambol Pet Group leads the way with its new USA plant based in California.

Study: It’s Okay to Let the Fur-Kids Crash in Your Bed

Do you share a bed with a furry family member (other than your spouse)? If your dog or cat sleeps in bed with you, it's no big deal says a recent study.

Michael Phelps Dives Into Pet Nutrition With Nulo Food’s WE DECIDE C

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps partners with Nulo Pet Food to encourage pet parents to offer the best in nutrition in the new WE DECIDE campaign.

Mars Petcare Looks To Pioneer Genetic Testing For Canine Eye Disorders

Mars Petcare has bought a company that specializes in canine eye disorders in their efforts to pioneer genetic health testing for companion animals.

Comrade Cat Runs For President In Russia

First Russia... then the world! We'll be closely following the upcoming Presidential race in Russia, where Barsik the Cat has declared his "Cat"-diacy!

Study: Pets Help Lower The Risk Of Childhood Asthma

Pets are the best medicine, and Swedish science backs that claim up! Researchers say the dogs can lower the risk of asthma in children.

Subaru And CPS Team Up For Next Round Of Pet Safety Product Crash Test

To ensure that pets are protected in cars, Subaru and Center for Pet Safety are out to raise awareness of vital safety measures and identify top crates and c…

World Rally Champion Risks Title To Avoid Dog On Course [Video]

At Rally Mexico, Five-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Ogier avoided hitting a dog, risking his opportunity to win the race.

New Project Lets Kids Play Dog for a Day

There's some pretty cool stuff that'll be going on at the University of Colorado's Alliance for Technology, Learning and Society Institute.

Puppy Pals Around With Pachyderms At New York Zoo

A New York puppy has become the Seneca Park Zoo’s first elephant barn dog, and the pics of the pup and her new pachyderm friends are giving us all the…

Research: Holiday Indulgences Can Be Dangerous to Pets

We share holiday indulgences with our pets. Research shows that it can lead to serious health conditions, and we need to curb this habit over the holidays.

Petco’s New Store Is A One-Stop-Shop for Pets and Their Pawrents

The pet retail giant opened the doors of their first PetCoach store, a one-stop shop to take care of your pet's every need, from food to grooming.

Study: Your Dog Gives Zero F*%@$ Manipulating You To Get What He Wants

Would those eyes lie to you? Science says yes, and that your dog might be playing you to get what he wants. Spoiler: he's not one bit ashamed of it!

Canine Heroes Help US Veterans With Brain Injuries

September is National Service Dog Month. While all service dogs are heroes, a select few serve our country's heroes with honor. (Tissue alert!)

Max and Bella Top 2013 Most Popular Puppy Names

The top puppy names for 2013 is full of adorable names for your fur babies. It's a mix of human and classic monikers - Max and Bella topping the list.

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.

Family Of K9 Police Dog Heartbroken As He’s Abruptly Reassigned

A K9 Police dog has been abruptly taken from his handler and family, and the heartbroken family is trying desperately to get him back.

Terminal K-9 Cop Receives Fitting Farewell From Fellow Officers

When Kaiser, a 2-year-old German Shepherd who has served as a member the Plymouth (MA) Police Department's K-9 unit, was diagnosed with kidney disease, there was nothing that could be done for him.

Animal Planet’s “Rescue Dog to Super Dog” Show Will Leave You In

If you're a sucker for rescue dogs (or any dog, for that matter), you're going to want to tune into Animal Planet's new show, Rescue Dog to Super Dog.

New Technology Decreases Number of Dog Attacks on Postal Workers

Compared to last year, there have been fewer reports of postal employees attacked by dogs, and it's all thanks to new safety measures.

Study: Childhood Pets May Affect Decisions To Live Vegetarian Lifestyl

A new study has found a connection between those who chose a vegetarian lifestyle and also owned pets as children, claiming that those who owned pets as chil…

Lawsuit Alleges Rachel Ray’s Dog Food Contains Pesticide

Rachel Ray is part of a class-action lawsuit about her ‘Nutrish’ dog food line, with customers saying her ‘natural’ food contains che…

Buy a Bag and Give a Meal to Pets in Need This Holiday Season

Giving feels good - especially when it's for rescue dogs and cats. Give PetSmart's "Buy a Bag, Give a Meal" a boost before it ends on December 31.