Board-certified and practicing specialists say startling a sleeping dog risks upsetting the animal and weakening trust, and note pain or sensitivity can make sudden touch worse. Read On…
A ‘Pawfessionally trained’ dog adoption event is scheduled in Lubbock on Friday, Dec. 6, featuring dogs that have received professional training and joining local adoption and foster efforts. Read On…
The East Ridge Animal Shelter says it is at maximum capacity, with roughly 45 dogs in 30 kennels, and has issued an urgent appeal to the community as pet surrenders increase during the holidays and amid economic strain. Read On…
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that most modern dog breeds carry detectable wolf ancestry — a genetic legacy that may have helped dogs adapt to human environments — with even tiny chihuahuas showing traces of wolf DNA. Read On…
After an adventure day, Horton — an estimated 10-month-old dog at the Benton Franklin Humane Society in Kennewick — would not leave a volunteer’s car, and the volunteer posted the moment Wednesday to urge adoption. Read On…
A 38-year-old woman was discovered dead in her home on North Peavine Road near Bonnetsville on Nov. 23; investigators say the victim was likely killed by the dog she had been caring for and the animal was euthanized at the scene. Read On…
Two West Virginia county shelters have launched a partnership to pool resources and expertise intended to strengthen animal welfare services and increase adoption opportunities in their communities. Read On…
Clarksville police say a pedestrian struck Saturday evening on North 2nd Street near Riverside Drive has died from injuries, and the department also responded Monday afternoon to a multi-vehicle crash on Ashland City Road near Gatlin Street. Read On…
A dog that was dumped at a shelter after becoming paralyzed was later adopted, according to a Newsweek report by PressBee published on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. Read On…
Inspired by her late pit bull Buster, Jennifer Estelle founded the B & LET LIV non-profit at Endless Mountains Vineyards in Falls, Wyoming County, to bridge shelter dogs to permanent homes and promote spay/neuter education. Read On…