Rabbis Deny Ordering Dog to Be Stoned
Israeli newspaper apologizes for mistaken report Israel’s Maariv newspaper has withdrawn a story last week that claimed that a religious court in Jerusalem had sentenced a…
San Francisco to Ban Sales of Goldfish?
San Francisco is named after the patron saint of animals. And the city is living up to the name with a new push to ban the sale of many kinds of pet animals.
How to Beat Pet Allergies
More and more of us have pet allergies these days. But experts say there’s no good reason for this … and there’s an easy way to avoid it: Get a pet early in life.
Tornado Victim Had Dog in Arms
As the tornado sirens sounded across Joplin, Missouri, Johnna Hale did everything by the book, stocking up on water and taking shelter in the bathroom with her Border collie mix, Star.
Dog Rescue Leaves Beijing Barking Mad
In Beijing, a man was shocked when he came across a truck packed with dogs on their way to the meat market, leading him to spark an animal welfare movement.
Tony Treat for Dog Trainer
It began with Sandy, the dog who became a star in Annie. At the Tony Awards, Bill Berloni received a special honor for his work training animals for their roles in the theater.
L.A. to Ban Puppy Mills
Will promote adoptions over sales There will doubtless be some devils in the details, but the City of the Angels has taken a major step forward…
Trouble No More
Leona Helmsley’s pooch passes Leona Helmsley with Trouble The notorious “Queen of Mean” insisted that her Maltese dog, Trouble, be referred to as “Princess.” And she…
Campaigning for World’s Ugliest Dog
She’s genetically deformed due to bad breeding. But Cuda doesn’t care; she’s healthy and happy. And bringing awareness to backyard breeding.
Who Trains Whom?
“What is it about my personality that allows the dogs to dictate my behaviors?” asks Dr. Ruby Benjamin. How dogs seem to have a way of training us.
Abused Pit Bull Can Stay at Hospital
Judge rules Patrick, the pit bull, can remain at the vet hospital, whose staff have been caring for him since he was found starving in a Newark trash chute.
Having Your Dog and Eating It Too?
Hal Herzog, Ph.D investigates the psychology of our interactions with other animals. We don’t eat creatures we love and we don’t eat creatures we loathe.
Dog Who Wouldn’t Die Has New Home
Wall-E, the dog who had been scheduled to die because no one wanted him was suddenly flooded with thousands of adoption offers. He now has a new home.
Tornado Terrier Hailed as Hero
Mason, a scruffy terrier mix, was carried away from his home in Alabama, when a tornado struck on April 27. A month later, he made his debut on national TV.
Texas to Regulate Puppy Mills
The Texas legislature has passed a bill that will crack down on puppy mills, and the bill has now gone to the Governor to be signed into law.
Animals in the Tornadoes
TV crews happened to be on the scene, Tuesday afternoon, when a dramatic cat rescue took place in the tornado-ravaged town of Joplin, Missouri.
The Woofen SS
A new book of canine curiosities includes stories of how members of the Nazi SS tried to teach dogs to speak German, both vocally and by tapping out letters on a keyboard.
Pets in the Biblical Rapture
If you’re a Christian who believes that the Rapture is coming this weekend, and you love your pets, you have a good news / bad news situation.
Facelifts for Dogs
You need an eyelift? Get those wrinkles out? If you’re a Shar Pei, it’s not because you’re showing your age. It’s not vanity, and you’re not Joan Rivers.
Take a Bite Out of Biting
Last year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)., nearly 5 million people were bitten by dogs. Half a million needed medical attention for them.