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#ClearTheShelters Jul 6

How to Register Your Organization for Clear The Shelters 2020 ‘Adopt & Donate' Campaign

Animal shelters across the country are once again teaming up with NBC and Telemundo stations to find loving homes for pets in need with Clear The Shelters. To help individuals and communities continue...

therapy dogs May 10

Canine Therapy During COVID-19: a Virtual Wag, a Window Kiss
Apr 13

Animal Rescues Will Need More Help Than Ever Once Coronavirus Restrictions Are Lifted

#ClearTheShelters Jul 7

Forget ‘Dog Years': Scientists Say We've Been Calculating Our Pups' Ages Wrong

A new study has found that one “dog year” is not necessarily equivalent to seven “human years,” as has been commonly thought.
pets Jun 10

Millennial Money: Do This Before Adopting Or Buying a Puppy

As you spend prolonged periods of time indoors, you may be considering adopting or purchasing a puppy
pets Mar 26

#StayHomeAndFoster Helps Pets in Need During Coronavirus

Animal shelters are facing a new set of challenges during the coronavirus pandemic as shelter-in-place and mandatory stay-at-home orders are impacting homeless pets and animal adoption services....
Labrador Retriever May 3

Labrador Retriever Tops the List of Most Popular Dogs in America (Again!)

For the 29th year in a row, the Labrador retriever has topped the list of most popular dog breeds, according to the American Kennel Club registry list, a record-breaking honor for the breed.

earthquake Jun 24

Dogs React to Magnitude 5.8 Quake in Calif.

A video posted to social media shows a group of dogs reacting to the 5.8 magnitude quake that shook California on Wednesday
#ClearTheShelters Jul 8

Virtual Training Can Be Good for Trainers, Owners and Dogs

Many dog trainers are finding that holding classes and private sessions online via videoconference is more than a stopgap: There are advantages for them, for their clients and for dogs.
#ClearTheShelters Jul 7

Rescue Dog Becomes Rescuer

Roux, a Belgian Malinois, alerted her owner when their neighbor’s home was set ablaze by fireworks.
#ClearTheShelters Jul 6

Moo-Ving Friendship: Calf & Cattle Dog Form Inseparable Bond

An Oklahoma couple’s disabled calf and carsick cattle dog have become best friends.
pets Jun 29

Pets and The Pandemic: Easing Back To Work Anxiety

As more Americans return to work, pets used to work-from-home routines are facing a major adjustment.
animal stories Jun 26

It's Take Your Dog to Work Day, Virtually

Today is the day to celebrate man’s best friend and constant companion. With much of the U.S. working from home, expect to see your coworkers’ canine companions in today’s video conferences.
Andy Cohen May 30

Andy Cohen Announces That He Has Re-Homed Adopted Dog Wacha

Radio and talk show host Andy Cohen shared on Instagram Friday afternoon that he had re-homed his rescue dog, Wacha.
pets May 26

Master Pet Photography With These Simple Tips

Whether you’re using a DSLR camera or a smartphone, here are some tips to capture wallpaper-worthy images of your furry friend.
Animal Control May 21

Search Continues for Possible Monkey on the Loose in Mass. Town

Police and animal control officers continued to search Thursday for what was believed to be a monkey on the loose in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Tewksbury police and animal control were using ATVs and drone units to find the animal. Officials don’t know for sure what kind of animal it is, but Diane Charlton said she saw a monkey when she......
Huntington May 21

Delivery Dogs: Golden Retrievers Bring Beer, Joy in NY

A brewery on Long Island is delivering more than just beer during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s delivering joy brought by two golden retrievers carrying beer cans.
San Diego Zoo May 15

It's a Boy! San Diego Zoo Announces Birth of Endangered Pygmy Hippo

The San Diego Zoo has announced the latest addition of its wild family – a male pygmy hippopotamus whose successful birth was the first of its kind at the zoo in more than 30 years.
San Francisco Apr 21

San Francisco Woman Reunites With Her Dog Who Was Stolen Months Ago

A San Francisco woman who went so far as to hire a plane to fly a banner as part of an effort to find her stolen dog has been reunited with her beloved pet following a months-long search.
Pet Fostering Apr 4

Pet Fostering Takes Off as Coronavirus Keeps Americans Home

Animal shelters across the U.S. say they’ve placed record numbers of dogs, cats and other animals as people suddenly find themselves stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic

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