LIFESTYLE January 2, 2024 Texas toddler helps feed family dogs, asks them to ‘say grace’ before releasing them with ‘amen’ A Texas toddler went viral on Instagram for telling her three family dogs to 'say grace' before letting them eat dinner. Watch her feed the pups after 'Amen!'
Viral December 27, 2023 Animal hijinks of 2023: Viral moments featuring dogs chasing lions to bears cooling off at the beach The year 2023 had it share of viral internet videos featuring animals in the most precarious situations, many that were widely shared across the web.
LIFESTYLE December 26, 2023 Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says New research just published has determined that those who lived alone and took in a pet of some sort showed slower rates of declining verbal memory and fluency.
Media December 24, 2023 Dog training a battleground as trainers debate whether physically disciplining dogs is 'systemic oppression' The New York Times featured an analysis of how the culture wars that have transformed so much of daily life are now impacting dog training.
WILD NATURE December 24, 2023 Wild animal stories were some of 2023's most memorable: Here are some of the best From monkey gangs dominating the streets of Thailand to Canada's historic ivory trade ban, 2023 proved a memorable one for animal news.
Pets December 23, 2023 Dog that served our nation is reunited with its former Air Force handler: 'It's been a blessing' U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Mike Alcala and his former military working dog, John, have been reunited in San Antonio, Texas, by the nonprofit American Humane.
MILITARY December 23, 2023 Singer Gavin DeGraw surprises US soldiers with rescue pets through Paws of War initiative Paws of War teamed up with singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw to unite U.S. military service members with their pets. Here's how an Army soldier and veteran were surprised with dogs of their own.
LIFESTYLE December 22, 2023 Tree hidden in Central Park serves as special pet memorial: 'Warms my heart' A tree located in Central Park is bringing peace to pet owners who have lost an animal. The unique memorial in New York City holds photos of loved and lost pets.
LIFESTYLE December 22, 2023 Colorado hotel features holiday cocktails for a cause by donating proceeds to local animal organization A pet-friendly hotel in Denver is offering handcrafted cocktails for both humans and pets — and donating part of the proceeds to an animal shelter in the area.
Pets December 21, 2023 Lost dog is safely rescued after it survived alone in the woods for more than 6 years A dog that had been missing since March 2017 was recently recovered in southern England after a concerned citizen reported that a dog had been living in the woods for years.
Ohio December 21, 2023 Woman and cat, both amputees, team up to empower Ohio communities through animal therapy Juanita Mengel, a 67-year-old Ohio resident, and her 5-year-old cat, Lola-Pearl, who is missing her left hind leg, have formed an therapy animal team to help other amputees.