Some shelters report uptick in surrendered animals after the holidays but national orgs say that's not a trend
Many local shelters reported an uptick in surrendered animals after the holidays, but national organizations say that gifted animals don't pose a higher risk of abandonment.
Many local shelters reported an uptick in surrendered animals after the holidays, but national organizations say that gifted animals don't pose a higher risk of abandonment.
Austin veteran reunited with lost service dog missing since Christmas
Daisy had been missing since Christmas, to Cooper she’s not only a companion but a service dog.
Daisy had been missing since Christmas, to Cooper she’s not only a companion but a service dog.
Police: Woman admitted to passing off her dog's urine as hers for drug test
It's safe to say a Kentucky woman is in the doghouse for something involving her dog.
It's safe to say a Kentucky woman is in the doghouse for something involving her dog.
Help pick out a name for rare black rhino born Christmas Eve at Mich. zoo
Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich. is asking for help choosing a name for its newest member - a rare black rhino calf born on Christmas Eve.
Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich. is asking for help choosing a name for its newest member - a rare black rhino calf born on Christmas Eve.
'New year, new life': After 963 days at PSPCA, Lucy finds forever home
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, has finally found her forever home after more than 900 days in the shelter.
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, has finally found her forever home after more than 900 days in the shelter.
Boy finds his cat shot with an arrow
A cat in Ohio was shot with an arrow. Authorities are investigating if it was an accident or intentional.
A cat in Ohio was shot with an arrow. Authorities are investigating if it was an accident or intentional.
Lobo is safe.
Checkers, Drunkard, Barney, Bo: Presidential pets have inhabited the White House since its beginning
Bo and Sunny, the two Portuguese water dogs adopted by then-President Barack Obama, were some of the most famous four-legged White House inhabitants of all time, but they certainly weren’t the first.
Bo and Sunny, the two Portuguese water dogs adopted by then-President Barack Obama, were some of the most famous four-legged White House inhabitants of all time, but they certainly weren’t the first.
Adorable, she is!
Officer moved to tears with gift in memory of his K-9 partner
A police officer was moved to tears after a family gifted him a tribute to his K-9 partner who recently died.
A police officer was moved to tears after a family gifted him a tribute to his K-9 partner who recently died.
Heartwarming photo shows sergeant comforting dog hit by car
The dog, named Rogue, has since been reunited with her family.
The dog, named Rogue, has since been reunited with her family.
Dogs can count, especially when it comes to treats: study
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
'Pawler Express' surprises Grand Prairie family with a cat for Christmas
A Grand Prairie family got a Christmas surprise thanks to the Prairie Paws Adoption Center.
A Grand Prairie family got a Christmas surprise thanks to the Prairie Paws Adoption Center.
California dog at shelter for over 5 years adopted in time for Christmas
A pit bull mix who has spent more than half his life in a California shelter was adopted over the weekend — just in time for Christmas.
A pit bull mix who has spent more than half his life in a California shelter was adopted over the weekend — just in time for Christmas.
Witnesses stop Florida man from killing dog, police say
Witnesses told Miami Beach police officers that Sepulveda was smashing the black Labrador Retriever’s head and neck with the tail gate of a pickup truck.
Witnesses told Miami Beach police officers that Sepulveda was smashing the black Labrador Retriever’s head and neck with the tail gate of a pickup truck.
Bus driver helps reunite missing dogs with family
A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver helped reunite a pair of lost dogs with their family just in time for the holidays after they were found wandering the streets on December 18.
A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver helped reunite a pair of lost dogs with their family just in time for the holidays after they were found wandering the streets on December 18.
'Baby' finds forever home after being only pet left at adoption event
The Arizona Humane Society says Baby the Pitbull Terrier has found her forever home after she was the only pet left after their holiday adoption event.
The Arizona Humane Society says Baby the Pitbull Terrier has found her forever home after she was the only pet left after their holiday adoption event.
UK Labrador has life-saving surgery after eating more than 30 gingerbread Christmas decorations
A 7-year-old Labrador in England needed emergency surgery over the weekend after he swallowed more than 30 gingerbread Christmas tree decorations.
A 7-year-old Labrador in England needed emergency surgery over the weekend after he swallowed more than 30 gingerbread Christmas tree decorations.
Authorities find at least 15 horses fatally shot in Kentucky
HORRIBLE: At least 15 horses were found on a site along U.S. 23 near the Floyd-Pike County line, reports say. A $500 reward is being offered for information on the shootings.
HORRIBLE: At least 15 horses were found on a site along U.S. 23 near the Floyd-Pike County line, reports say. A $500 reward is being offered for information on the shootings.
Police: Therapy dog 'accused' of stealing toys meant for non-profit
Can you say busted? Police in an East Coast city are accusing its therapy dog of "misappropriation of toys", and it was all caught on camera.
Can you say busted? Police in an East Coast city are accusing its therapy dog of "misappropriation of toys", and it was all caught on camera.