Thousands of our canine friends across the country spend their lives tied to chains. Although there are laws in some states and communities restricting chaining and tethering, each winter, rescuers find dogs frozen in the snow, suffering from frostbite...
Hot weather can be very uncomfortable for pets. Dogs pant to release heat but you need to take extra steps to help keep your pet cool in hot weather. Dogs that are kept outside during the summer months need proper care and attention to ensure their good...
Dogs bark as a natural form of communication, and to express their feelings. Often, dogs will bark when they are lonely or feeling anxious. This is why your dog will bark repeatedly at night time and while you are away from home. Unfortunately, this can...
While numerous people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs each year, most victims are children, particularly those younger than age five. Reports indicate that children most often are bitten by a family pet or other familiar dog. Young children also are more...
Independence Day means celebration time for Americans: From booze to backyard barbecues to loud fireworks—American humans that is. For American pets—not so much. Along with the rocket’s red glare and bombs bursting in air come some...
There are more ways to determine your dog’s age than chronologically. Other factors such as health, breed, risk of disease and behavior can help determine your pooch’s “real age” in human years. Here are some things to consider.
Many states ban ownership of exotic cats such as tigers, and a federal law prohibits interstate trafficking of big cats kept as pets. Many animal rights activists believe this law does not go far enough and would like to see a federal ban on keeping...
Collies originated in Scotland and made their debut as a show breed in England during the 1860s. Excellent herders of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, collies also make wonderful family pets. They have a sweet, playful temperament and get along well with...
Sadly, animal abuse is something that will always exist—especially since there aren’t enough laws in place to protect animals and stiff enough penalties for animal abusers. Thanks to the Internet, however, people throughout the world are...
Many of us have, unfortunately, have seen dogs that have been victims of malicious and hateful abusers. Some of us may have seen the signs and not even realized what we were seeing or why a dog was reacting a certain way. You can tell if a dog has been...
Wolves are first and foremost wild animals, and keeping them as pets is not recommended. There's always the potential for dangerous behavior. But if you are determined to keep a pet wolf—or a wolf-dog hybrid, which has the characteristics of both...
Dog fighting is a brutal blood sport that harms dogs, people and even whole neighborhoods. Dog fighting is gaining popularity even though it is illegal in all 50 states and a felony in most. If you know what to look for, you can report dog fighting in...
A pet-friendly home starts with responsible owners. Animals need more than food and water to lead long and happy lives. Provide your precious pet with plenty of love, shelter and a safe living environment. Review the guidelines below to learn more.
In order to investigate suspected dog fighting, police, prosecutors and other law enforcement professionals need to gather evidence. Often this means catching those holding a dog fight in the act or having enough probable cause to get a search warrant...
Most of us know the basics of how to protect our ourselves and our human family members from an earthquake—but may not be exactly sure how to protect the furry, four-legged ones. Here are some pet tips for before, during and after the earth shakes.