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January 3, 2024

Intelligent, 'smiley' Lancashire heeler dog breed now recognized by American Kennel Club

The Lancashire Heeler, a small herding breed known for its smile, has been officially recognized by the American Kennel Club, making it eligible for various U.S. dog shows.

January 3, 2024

Coast Guard rescues dog that fell off seaside cliff in Oregon, reunites pet with owners in dramatic video

A dog named Leo was rescued after falling off a seaside cliff at Oregon's Ecola State Park and was reunited with his owners, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

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!'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.