Bryan Reisberg has been riding the New York City subway with shelter dogs from Best Friends Animal Society since July, carrying them in a backpack to raise visibility; the initiative resulted in 10 of the 11 dogs being adopted. Read On…
Fifty small dogs and puppies, survivors of commercial breeding facilities in the Midwest, reached North Shore Animal League America's Port Washington campus on Friday and are slated for adoption this week after intake care. Read On…
Old Man Henry, a 5‑pound Chihuahua rescued from a backyard breeder/hoarding situation in Tennessee, is now in the care of Great Dog Rescue New England and placed with a foster family in Massachusetts. Read On…
The Lehigh Valley Kennel Club is staging the Star of Bethlehem Cluster Dog Show and Match at the Allentown AgriPlex, with free competitions, a Purple Leash Project sponsorship from Purina and partnerships with shelters that accept pets from domestic violence victims. Read On…
An undercover investigation says 277 animals at Sportsman's Kennels on Schultz Road in Manorville, N.Y., were kept in shocking, unsanitary conditions — including sick puppies, matted, urine-soaked fur and cockroach infestations. Read On…
Dr. Amir Anwary, a South Africa–based veterinarian, posted a TikTok naming five dog breeds he would avoid as pets because of chronic health issues and behavioral challenges; the video has drawn over 800,000 views. Read On…
A Kinship piece catalogs 15 little-known dog breeds and flags the genetic and breeding challenges that put some of them at risk, with veterinarians urging care from breeders and owners. Read On…
A Los Angeles Times guide recommends specific dog breeds for different resident lifestyles in a city known for trails, beaches and pet-friendly amenities, urging owners to prioritize compatibility over popularity. Read On…
The Stephens County Humane Society used its Take Out Tuesday program to highlight four dogs — Gretel, Morris, Talullah and Hunter — who have been at the shelter for more than 200 days (about 4,800 hours), the organization said in a Dec. 13 update. Read On…
The MSPCA-Angell and five partner shelters are waiving adoption fees for dogs 1 year and older in a promotion called Snow Place Like Home, running through Sunday, Dec. 14, to reduce euthanasia and improve animal wellbeing. Read On…