How to keep your pets safe and happy this Fourth of JulyJuly 3, 2021 9:15 AMBy Josie Fischels Independence Day fireworks can be dangerous and terrifying for our pets. Here's how animal experts advise keeping your furry friends safe this weekend.
Every dog has its day, but it’s not the Fourth of JulyJune 29, 2021 1:22 PMMillions of Americans love the fireworks on July Fourth, but millions of dogs will tremble in fear. A vet explains the causes and solutions to this doggie dilemma.
President Biden's dog Champ dies June 19, 2021 11:41 AMBy Elena Moore The older of two German shepherds belonging to President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden has died, the Bidens said Saturday. Champ was present throughout Joe Biden's tenure as vice president.
Adopted dogs got many people through the pandemic. Now they need our helpJune 19, 2021 9:00 AMBy Sarah Mirk Dog and cat adoptions climbed in 2020. Pets have been constant companions — easing our grief and fears. Now it's our turn to ease dogs' separation anxiety, as we head back out into the world.
Fake records of rabies shots prompt U.S. ban on dogs from 113 countriesJune 14, 2021 2:02 PMBy Rob Stein A surge in pet adoptions has increased demand for dogs imported from around the world. Most are fine, but federal officials turned up 450 dogs in 2020 with false records — 50 percent more than in 2019.
Play2min 24secHumane society volunteer celebrates 100 years, and decades caring for dogs and catsJune 9, 2021 4:00 AMBy Peter CoxCharlotte Beegle has spent 33 years volunteering at the Golden Valley Animal Humane Society. For her 100th birthday Tuesday, the staff brought out cupcakes — and kittens.
Play3min 46sec6 tips for getting your dog ready for your return to the officeMay 26, 2021 11:55 AMBy Avie Schneider As people get back to in-person work, it may be a difficult transition for dogs and their owners. One tip from a veterinarian: Don't make a big deal about leaving and coming back home.
Cats take 'If I fits I sits' seriously, even if the space is just an illusionMay 10, 2021 10:57 AMBy Nell Greenfieldboyce If you've spent any time around cats, you've seen them curl up in cozy spaces. A new study on feline cognition shows that they also like to sit in snug squares created by a kind of optical illusion.
First dogs return to White House after Major Biden causes minor injury March 24, 2021 12:53 PMBy Rachel Treisman Champ and Major Biden are back in Washington, D.C., after spending some time in Delaware, where Major underwent remedial training after causing a "minor injury" at the White House earlier this month.
Coronavirus FAQs: Mammograms, vaccine ingredients... and dogs who sniff masksFebruary 20, 2021 9:02 AMBy Sheila Mulrooney Eldred and Pranav Baskar Are there issues with having a mammogram right after a vaccine? Is there a list of vaccine ingredients — some people say they're scary. Also: My pooch loves to sniff discarded masks. Should I worry?