Pets

Police say a 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with two family dogs was found hours later asleep in the woods using one of the canines as a furry pillow.

NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative has now resulted in more than one million adoptions since 2015.

NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters initiative has surpassed 1 million animals rescued after 157,000 animals found new homes in 2023.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with dog influencer, Mochi, and dog mom, Gemma Gené, to discuss the importance of adopting and fostering pets.

At least 1,382 cases of heart damage, possibly diet related, have been reported in dogs, although veterinary researchers believe the problem could be more widespread than the numbers suggest.

Along with chocolate, here are other foods you should avoid feeding your dog – as they can negatively affect their health.

For busy pup parents, dog day care can be a life-saver.

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) shares tips on how to care for your pets and livestock during the storm.

If you’re a pet owner looking for ways to make life easier for you and your furry friend, these apps might be worth checking out.

Since 2018, the number of insured pets in the U.S. has risen almost 23% a year, on average. Roughly 80% of insured pets are dogs, with cats making up the rest.

Pets and people are recovering this week after fleeing Maui wildfires that claimed over 90 lives and decimated a historic town.

Albert Sanchez started Veterinary Ambulance of Southern California in 2021 after witnessing pets not having reliable and affordable transportation in emergency situations.

When disaster strikes, it’s important to remember every member of your family, including your furry friends. Taking proactive measures to prepare your pets for emergencies can make all the difference in their safety and well-being.

USWNT stars Rose Lavelle and Andi Sullivan may dominate the soccer field, but at home their dogs Wilma Jean Wrinkles and Coupa are MVPs: Most Valuable Pups.

About twice as many lost pets enter shelters compared to the number that are given up by their owners.

The Miami-Dade Pet Adoption and Protection Center has an average capacity to house 250 pets. Right now, the shelter has the difficult task of providing shelter, food and medical care to more than 600 dogs and cats who are desperately awaiting adoption.

With over 700 house plant species identified as potentially toxic to animals, it’s important to keep them out of reach from your dogs and cats.

Animal communicator Alexandra Fleder explains her work as a “pet psychic” and discusses the common misconceptions regarding her work with animals.

These are some ways to keep your pets healthy and happy in the summer heat and avoid unwanted trips to the vet.

Secret Service records show that President Joe Biden’s German Shepherd Dog Commander has bitten agency officers stationed at the White House 10 times between October 2022 and January.