King, a wire fox terrier, was named best in show at the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, marking the 15th win for that breed.

System detects when a pet is locked in a vehicle.

Many are embarrassed to publicly show too much grief over the death of a dog. But research has shown just how devastating the loss can be.

Dogs need to socialize regularly. It’s because dogs also feel loneliness and stress. Regular socialization helps them keep stress and loneliness miles away and be psychologically happy for a long time.

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Larger dogs have better short-term memory and self-control than smaller breeds, according to research led by the UA's Arizona Canine Cognition Center.

The 47-year-old rapper told the Daily Star that, like many others, he was heartbroken after watching surveillance footage from Dec. 17 in which a Staffordshire bull terrier is seen being abandoned by a man in Staffordshire, England. In the video, which has gone viral since it was posted on Christmas Eve, one can see the dog realize he’s being left behind and chase after the person’s car.

Playing indoors and having fun things to do with your dog at home has many benefits. Besides the fun, it helps keep your dog physically and mentally active. The more playing time he has is less likely to manifest behavioral problems.

Calm and lazy dog breeds are perfect for apartment living. Whether you are a busy or sedentary person, find the best dog that adjusts well to your lifestyle.

Dogs are probably the single most beloved animal on the planet. Well, arguably pandas are a tie, but who wants a pet panda? Besides, owning a panda isn’t nearly as fun as owning a dog, because a dog can actually …

Be sure to research the cities and communities you are considering relocating to and consider what the local city ordinances and community requirements so make sure you can have your pets. Indoor pets such as a cat or a bird will have fewer requirements than a dog. There are some cities which have breed restrictions and you will want to know that if you have a particular breed.

An 87-year-old woman is counting her blessings after her neighbor's dog found her lying in the snow outside her Minnesota home during last week's dangerous cold snap, CBS Minnesota reports. The alert pooch, named Midnight, came across the woman needing help when the temperature was about one degree below zero. Midnight is Tim Curfman's 4-year-old black Labrador mix. Curfman was taking out the garbage on Jan. 28 when Midnight sensed something was wrong next door.

  For one of my classes this semester I had to sit in on an (open) Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and they ended with the Serenity prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr. We recited it as a group, holding h…

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Britain has banned third-party sales of puppies and kittens to protect the animals from exploitation. The government says the new law will help crack down on “puppy farms” and make it harder for unscrupulous dealers who have little regard for animal welfare. Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley said the ban “is part of our commitment to make sure the nation’s much-loved pets get the right start in life.”

California is ringing in the new year as the first state in the country to ban stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits that aren’t rescues. The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act, which was signed into law by California Gov. Jerry Brown in 2017, will go into effect on Tuesday, Jan. 1. The law requires all pet shops to identify the public animal control agency, shelter or rescue group that the animal came from. Such information must be on display on its cage or in its enclosure.

A UPS driver is being praised for braving an icy pond to rescue a young dog trapped in the ice. Ryan Arens was on his route shortly before Christmas when he rolled up to a house in Bozeman, Montana, and heard a dog in distress. "This dog was screaming and crying and going crazy," he said.

You wouldn’t be worried if a cat was stuck at the roof of a house because they have a nice grip and they can handle themselves and rescuing them, with their small size of a body wouldn’t cause much trouble. But what do you when a 10-year-old husky is stuck on the roof? Captain Jeff Nawfel, a firefighter, was in a similar dilemma recently.

Essential oils could be the canary in the coal mine and not be as innocent as everyone thinks. A vet said she has treated recent cases of pet poisoning that could have long-term effects.

Guide dogs are like politicians or Santa Claus: it's a bit hard to imagine them as babies. But while I've never had a playpen of MPs crawling around my living room (promise…), I can't say the same about guide dog puppies. This is the story of where guide dogs for blind and partially-sighted people really come from. It includes: why they wear nail-varnish as soon as they're born, why they're never scared of fireworks, and why you really must play them Guns N' Roses. Settle in, team. The pups and I have a tail we'd like to tell you…

A law that took effect on Tuesday makes California the first state to bar the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits that do not come from shelters or rescue organizations.

The breeding of designer pets could be effectively outlawed this year in Scotland under new licensing regulations. The Scottish Government plans to tighten the licensing of dog, cat and rabbit breeding activities in Scotland to stop people breeding these animals in poor conditions and then selling them on.

Dogs cannot get ‘autism’, the British Veterinary Association has warned, after the ‘anti-vaccine’ movement spread to pets.

A loyal Yorkshire terrier stayed with a missing 3-year-old girl in a dense cornfield in Missouri all night -- and heroically led a search party to them with a "weak bark," authorities said. Remy Merritt and her dog, Fat Heath, had gone missing Thursday night in Qulin, triggering a desperate search that brought in some 150 volunteers, authorities said.

An 8-month-old baby girl died Wednesday in Miramar, Fla., after she was attacked by a family dog, local police said. The infant was in the care of her grandmother at the time of the attack, Miramar Police Officer Yessenia Diaz told USA TODAY. The family owns three pit bulls — a mother, one male sibling and one female sibling. The grandmother was walking the dogs when the male dog, which police said was 3 or 4-years-old, got away from her and attacked the baby who was bobbing in a bouncy chair in one of the bedrooms.

He totally stole the show.

Barbra Streisand is not alone. At a South Korean laboratory, a once-disgraced doctor is replicating hundreds of deceased pets for the rich and famous. It’s made for more than a few questions of bioethics.

Don’t mess with me! That’s the signal small dogs seem to be sending when they pee on things, according to a new study. Researchers have found that the smaller a pooch is, the higher it lifts its leg to mark lamp posts, trees, and other objects—and these exaggerated urine streams may fool other dogs into thinking a large canine is in the area.

New York City said the doghouses on sidewalks outside stores were illegal but they are welcome at rest stops along the New York State Thruway.

Scientists for the first time have used CRISPR gene editing to halt the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in a large mammal, according to a study by UT Southwestern that provides a strong indication that a lifesaving treatment may be in the pipeline. The research published in Science documents unprecedented improvement in the muscle fibers of dogs with DMD – the most common fatal genetic disease in children, caused by a mutation that inhibits the production of dystrophin, a protein critical for muscle function.

An 11-year-old girl is safe from an attempted kidnapping after her dog bit the attacker in the leg on Sunday morning. Pasadena Police said a man grabbed the girl by the arm and tried dragging her into a dark grey SUV near Willow Oaks Circle in central Pasadena. The beagle terrier mix, named Ray, bit the suspect in the leg and allowed the child to run away to safety, Pasadena Police said.

The author of a new book also says that animals can feel empathy, like the humpback whale that rescued a seal.

Finally, it's safe to read "Where the Red Fern Grows"

A new program at the Kent County Animal Shelter is working to save more dogs from being put down, using Facebook to place them in good homes. It's already working. A man who lost his dog on the other side of the state was able to find her though one of the posts. "I wish she could talk so she could tell us what happened," owner Arthur Watson said. "Me, my mom, my dad, we are just sitting here going, 'How?'"