DOGS

Good Boy No More: Police Therapy Dog Steals Toys From a Charity Donation Bin

Stealing toys from a charity bin would be enough to put anyone on Santa’s naughty list—unless you’re an extremely lovable golden retriever.

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Pet Store Puppies Are Making Humans Sick, Says CDC

Thirty people have contracted a drug-resistant strain of infectious bacteria, and the CDC says that contact with pet store puppies was likely the source.

8 of the Best Dogs of the Decade

All dogs are good dogs, but if we have to pick, these are some of the best pooches of the past 10 years.

Why Do Dogs Kick Their Feet After They Poop?

Dogs that dig into the ground after relieving themselves aren't trying to bury their waste. They're leaving a fecal message for other dogs.

Science Finds a Better Way to Calculate 'Dog Years'

The old method of multiplying your dog's age by seven no longer applies. Here's a more accurate way of assessing your pet's lifespan.

What’s Better Than a Dog in a Sweater? A Sweater That Shows an Image of Your Dog in a Sweater

Will you wear this sweater on your Christmas card, next to your sweater-clad dog? We certainly hope so.

This "Unicorn" Puppy With a Tail Growing Out of His Head Was Abandoned—Now He's Going Viral

Narwhal the puppy was born with an extra tail in an odd place: the middle of his forehead. Now, people are eager to adopt the one-of-a-kind rescue dog.

Puppy Dropped By Predator Is a Purebred Australian Alpine Dingo, DNA Tests Reveal

The puppy was discovered in an Australian backyard with talon marks in its back. Recently, DNA tests revealed that Wandi is really a purebred alpine dingo—an endangered subspecies.

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Fargo Brewing Company's New Beer Cans Feature Adoptable Shelter Dogs

The special beer cans from North Dakota's Fargo Brewing Company feature photographs of rescue dogs that are looking for their forever homes.

California's Wildfires Are Displacing Shelter Pets. Here's How You Can Help Them

More than 40 pets moved from shelters in Sonoma County, California are in need of new homes as wildfires rage across the state.

Ohio Bill Aims to Make Animal Cruelty a Felony

A new bill introduced in the Ohio Senate would make animal cruelty a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 60 months in prison and a $10,000 fine.

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5 Semi-Wild Dogs From Around the World

From America’s Carolina dogs to the tree-climbing dogs of New Guinea, here are the free-ranging dogs you should know about.

Need Help Cleaning Up the Dog Poop in Your Yard? There’s an App for That

Plowz and Mowz, an outdoor services app, has an option for people looking to clean up the dog poop from their yard without getting their hands dirty.

Euthanasia Rates in Animal Shelters Are Plummeting—Here's Why

Animal shelters in major American cities have seen a vast increase in adoption rates in the past decade.

Nassau, Bahamas Woman Opened Her Home to Nearly 100 Rescue Dogs Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

As Hurricane Dorian approached the Bahamas, a Nassau resident made sure 97 dogs from her animal refuge were safe and cared for—inside her own home.

Disney's Lady and the Tramp Remake Will Star a Mixed-Breed Rescue Dog Named Monte

Instead of looking for a purebred star, Disney stayed true to the source material and cast a rescue mutt to play Tramp in the upcoming 'Lady and the Tramp' remake.

Surprising Answers for 15 Questions About Your Dog

There's a reason why dogs lick people, why they walk in a circle before lying down, and their feet sometimes smell like corn chips.

Airlines Are No Longer Allowed to Ban Service Dogs Based on Breed

A new rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation now forbids airlines from discriminating against service dogs of particular breeds, including pit bulls.

25 Benefits of Adopting a Rescue Dog

According to the ASPCA, 3.3 million dogs enter shelters each year in America alone. Get to know the many benefits that rescuing a dog can have on both you and your pup.

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You (And Your Beagle) Can Spend the Night in This Beagle-Shaped House

The Airbnb listing for the Dog Bark Park Inn B&B in Cottonwood, Idaho, says it all: “Stay in a giant dog! That's right, it’s a beagle-shaped one-unit inn where being in this doghouse is a good thing and comfortable to boot!”

The 25 Most Pet-Friendly Cities in America

For many people, having a pet is basically the equivalent of having a child. So it's important to live in a place where your fur babies feel welcome.

Delaware Becomes the First State to Achieve ‘No-Kill’ Status for Its Animal Shelters

Best Friends Animal Society hopes that the other 49 states will follow Delaware’s new standard by 2025.

Hotels.com Is Looking for a Discerning Dog to Review the World’s Best Pet-Friendly Hotels

If your dog has impeccable taste, they may have what it takes to be the first-ever canine critic for Hotels.com.

5 Dog Breeds That Get Along With Cats

Dogs and cats may be seen as common enemies, but it does not have to be that way. There's no reason man's best friend can't be kitty's best friend, too.

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