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…
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…
King, a calm 3-year-old Labrador Retriever mix at Miami-Dade Animal Services since Dec. 1, 2024, is available for adoption with his fees and expenses sponsored by University of Miami Herbert Business School student Amanda Galante. Read On…
A Falmouth rescue is asking the community to consider adoption as five dogs in its care look for new homes after their owners encountered housing or health challenges. Read On…
A Yahoo Lifestyle Canada roundup gathered 20 of the funniest cat and dog posts shared on Bluesky, Instagram and X during the week of Dec. 6–12, 2025, showcasing viral moments and user-created pet content. Read On…
OC Animal Care ran a December 2022 promotion waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and over, a holiday effort that helped 117 of those dogs find homes while the shelter held weekly adoption events. Read On…
A survey of 377 residents in Sagamiha City found dog owners felt more connected to their neighborhoods, a team led by Itaru Ishiguro of Rikkyo University reports. Read On…
Dr. Emily Hartman of California warns that many human foods and festive favorites can be harmful to dogs and urges pet owners to seek veterinary help immediately if they suspect a toxic ingestion. Read On…
A woman who once fostered a dog named Little Dude was reunited with him and watched as he responded joyfully to the nickname she had given him. Read On…
A TikTok montage captures 15 large‑breed dogs meeting Santa, each offering a distinct reaction — from full‑lap lounging to enthusiastic face‑licking — in a holiday clip published Dec. 12, 2025. Read On…