A late-night garage fire in Los Alamitos left one family dog with smoke-inhalation injuries; a firefighter and the owner provided on-scene care as crews battled heavy smoke. Read On…
Firefighter and owner treat dog after Los Alamitos garage fire
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CDOT Operator Dack Klein Has Been Clearing Colorado’s U.S. Highway 550 Since 2003
For more than 20 years, CDOT operator Dack Klein has pushed snow and rock from U.S. Highway 550 and Red Mountain Pass, working through avalanches and whiteout conditions to keep the high-altitude corridor passable each winter. Read On…
Jax, a shaggy five-year-old, is available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
Jax, described by a volunteer as "a shaggy dog full of fun personality," is ready for a new home at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, where adoption fees for adult pets are waived through Dec. 31. Read On…
Sanford fire on Butler Street kills two dogs and displaces a family
A Wednesday afternoon blaze on Butler Street in Sanford, Maine, killed two dogs and displaced a family, with smoke damaging multiple apartments. The Sanford Fire Department responded at about 1:30 p.m.; the fire is under investigation. Read On…
Five dogs at Sumner County shelter test positive for Canine Distemper, adoptions paused
Sumner County Animal Services has paused dog adoptions and intakes after five shelter dogs tested positive for Canine Distemper Virus. Sheriff Eric Craddock said sanitation steps will likely take 14 days. Read On…
Rescued dog Mara has attended 25 adoption events and remains unclaimed on Lantau Island
Mara, a four-year-old mixed-breed dog rescued from the streets of Lantau Island, has been passed over at 25 adoption events despite being calm and affectionate. Rescuers including Team for Animals in Lantau South and TAILS say she is still searching for a family. Read On…
Azabu University study links dog ownership with greater adolescent sociability
Research from Azabu University of 343 teenagers found those who lived with dogs were happier and more sociable, a team led by Takefumi Kikusui reported. Read On…
Norwalk man arrested after gunfire struck a pit bull during Old Saugatuck Road dispute
Norwalk police arrested 52-year-old Jeffrey Vigil on Dec. 10, 2025, after officers say a gun was fired during a dispute at an Old Saugatuck Road home and a large brown pit bull was struck and taken to the VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in stable condition. Read On…
Dogs in kimonos are being brought to Shinto shrines for blessings in Japan
At Shinto shrines across Japan, some pet owners now dress their dogs in kimonos and bring them in for blessings once reserved for children, a practice that reflects changing attitudes toward pets and family life. Read On…
Pennsylvania opens 2026 dog license sales with Jan. 1 deadline, state says
The state Department of Agriculture announced that Pennsylvania dog owners can begin buying 2026 licenses on Monday for any dog aged 3 months and older, and must secure a license by Jan. 1. County treasurer’s offices will sell the tags and additional information is available on the state’s licensing page. Read On…