Why do dogs panic during storms? Here's how to help your best friend weather their fear
Preventative measures can greatly help dogs suffering from thunderstorm phobia, preventing them from phobic behaviors such as trembling, hiding, ripping up couch cushions, or barking up a storm.
Preventative measures can greatly help dogs suffering from thunderstorm phobia, preventing them from phobic behaviors such as trembling, hiding, ripping up couch cushions, or barking up a storm.
After 10 years in shelter, Happy finds forever home: ‘A bright spot in our lives’
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Kentucky Derby: Forte is 3-1 favorite at Churchill Downs
Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds.
Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds.
Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints are posing hazards for dogs
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Canine influenza: Animal Humane Society to reopen 1 location with limited services after outbreak
The Animal Humane Society (AHS) is reopening the Woodbury adoption center with limited services after a suspected outbreak of canine influenza caused three locations to temporarily close.
The Animal Humane Society (AHS) is reopening the Woodbury adoption center with limited services after a suspected outbreak of canine influenza caused three locations to temporarily close.
‘Bear-y’ lucky: Nevada firefighters rescue bear stuck in tree
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Canine influenza: Tips for preventing its spread
In order to stop the spread of canine influenza, experts are asking the public to take some preventative steps.
In order to stop the spread of canine influenza, experts are asking the public to take some preventative steps.
Canine influenza: Walk for Animals will be held without dogs
The Animal Humane Society's annual Walk for Animals fundraiser will not feature any dogs this year due to canine influenza.
The Animal Humane Society's annual Walk for Animals fundraiser will not feature any dogs this year due to canine influenza.
‘New baby alert’: Endangered Francois’ leaf monkey born at San Antonio Zoo
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Dogs can join owners for outdoor dining, FDA says
The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.
The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.
MLB employees save dog trapped in car's engine compartment after 30-mile trip to Kansas City stadium
A Kansas puppy is helping her Major League Baseball rescuers solidify the testament of how quickly people unite to make things happen in life. Here's BonBon and her tale of unfortunate events.
A Kansas puppy is helping her Major League Baseball rescuers solidify the testament of how quickly people unite to make things happen in life. Here's BonBon and her tale of unfortunate events.
Australian jockey Dean Holland dead at 34 after falling off horse during race
Dean Holland, a longtime jockey in Australia, died Monday from injuries he sustained when he fell off a horse during a race, Racing Victoria said. He was 34.
Dean Holland, a longtime jockey in Australia, died Monday from injuries he sustained when he fell off a horse during a race, Racing Victoria said. He was 34.
Watch: Rescued chimps share hugs after being reunited at sanctuary
Their previous owner kept them confined indoors and was recently sentenced to prison for stealing public funds to pay for his roadside zoo.
Their previous owner kept them confined indoors and was recently sentenced to prison for stealing public funds to pay for his roadside zoo.
Alligator found in NYC park with swallowed bathtub stopper dies, zoo says
“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.
“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.
Dog goes viral for uncanny resemblance to Snoopy
The Mini Sheepadoodle has become an internet sensation thanks to her resemblance to Snoopy. The pup’s features are nearly identical to the cartoon dog, including a white face and muzzle, oblong face, round black nose and floppy black ears.
The Mini Sheepadoodle has become an internet sensation thanks to her resemblance to Snoopy. The pup’s features are nearly identical to the cartoon dog, including a white face and muzzle, oblong face, round black nose and floppy black ears.
Wild hogs: Minnesota hopes to restrict Eurasian pig population
Seeking to reign in the Eurasian wild pig population in Minnesota, lawmakers are set to add new restrictions to the animal's release and transportation throughout the state.
Seeking to reign in the Eurasian wild pig population in Minnesota, lawmakers are set to add new restrictions to the animal's release and transportation throughout the state.
Dog supposedly suffered from alcohol withdrawal, animal rescue says
After requiring continuous care, the rescue said it “became clear" the dog was suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
After requiring continuous care, the rescue said it “became clear" the dog was suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Mall of America holding vote for K9's new name
The Mall of America is asking for help to name its new K9 puppy, so it's asking people to vote for their favorite.
The Mall of America is asking for help to name its new K9 puppy, so it's asking people to vote for their favorite.
Animal Humane Society closes 3 adoption centers amid suspected canine influenza outbreak
The AHS said a dog brought in from an Oklahoma shelter on March 23 was exposed to the virus, and now approximately 200 dogs have started showing respiratory symptoms.
The AHS said a dog brought in from an Oklahoma shelter on March 23 was exposed to the virus, and now approximately 200 dogs have started showing respiratory symptoms.
Flock sitting service lets backyard chicken owners fly the coop
You've probably heard of cat sitters and dog sitters. But, with more people keeping backyard birds, a Richfield couple has embarked on a new "flock-sitting" service.
You've probably heard of cat sitters and dog sitters. But, with more people keeping backyard birds, a Richfield couple has embarked on a new "flock-sitting" service.