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Pets
Chewy surprises customer with heartfelt gift after her dog passed away
Pets
Animal Rescue League urges pet owners to keep animals safe during heat wave
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Pets
How to protect your dog from fireworks
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Many popular dog breed stereotypes aren't supported by science
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Willow Biden joins long and varied line of White House pets
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Man lives in forest to feed, care for hundreds of stray dogs
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Local News
Three Great Danes become 11, and are home for the holidays
Foster families worked with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland to care for the dogs for nearly two years
National
There is not a national spike in animals surrendered to shelters in 2021
Adopting an animal during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was very popular as stay-at-home orders left people feeling isolated.
Animals
Around 10 dogs rescued from Iowa breeder heading to Louisville
The Kentucky Humane Society is taking in dogs and puppies from a breeding facility in Iowa and a failed animal shelter in Arkansas.
Nation World
Why do dogs tilt their heads? Study aims to find out
The researchers who are studying why dogs move their heads in this way say the findings, so far, are the first steps at learning secrets of this adorable behavior.
Pets
Animal Rescue League urges pet owners to keep animals safe during heat wave
"Just like the temperature is difficult on people, it is more difficult on animals. They're wearing a fur coat," said the director of animal services at ARL Iowa.
Pets
How to protect your dog from fireworks
Fireworks can be fun for you but painful for your pets. Here's how to keep your dog safe and happy during the Fourth of July season.
Nation World
Many popular dog breed stereotypes aren't supported by science
Researchers found that at the end of the day, every dog really is an individual.
Ukraine
Polish veterinarians help treat pets of Ukraine refugees
A veterinary clinic in a Polish border city is treating wounded animals and pets from Ukraine.
Nation World
PHOTOS: Puppy Bowl 2022 lineup
For 2022 Puppy Bowl, the athletes come from 67 different shelters across 33 states.
Nation World
Willow Biden joins long and varied line of White House pets
Cats and dogs, horses and cows, opossums and a raccoon. Here are some of the pets of administrations past.
Nation World
Man lives in forest to feed, care for hundreds of stray dogs
Tugay Abukan is known as the 'forest angel' for his work caring for dogs in a Turkish forest that is a popular place for owners to abandon their pets.
Local News
Three Great Danes become 11, and are home for the holidays
Foster families worked with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland to care for the dogs for nearly two years
National
There is not a national spike in animals surrendered to shelters in 2021
Adopting an animal during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was very popular as stay-at-home orders left people feeling isolated.
Animals
Around 10 dogs rescued from Iowa breeder heading to Louisville
The Kentucky Humane Society is taking in dogs and puppies from a breeding facility in Iowa and a failed animal shelter in Arkansas.
Nation World
Why do dogs tilt their heads? Study aims to find out
The researchers who are studying why dogs move their heads in this way say the findings, so far, are the first steps at learning secrets of this adorable behavior.
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