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Puppy Parenthood: 10 Tips for Bringing Home a New Furry Friend
What’s better than bringing home a puppy? Absolutely nothing.
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Puppy Parenthood: 10 Tips for Bringing Home a New Furry Friend
What’s better than bringing home a puppy? Absolutely nothing.
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Puppy Parenthood: 10 Tips for Bringing Home a New Furry Friend
What’s better than bringing home a puppy? Absolutely nothing.
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French Bulldog Ousts Labrador Retriever to Take Top Spot as Favorite Dog Breed in US
For the first time in three decades, the American Kennel Club says the U.S. has a new favorite dog breed.
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Animal Shelters Cite Economic Stress for Surge in Dog Surrenders
Some Northern Virginia animal shelters are full or near capacity because of a surge in dogs being surrendered or picked up as strays.
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Northern Virginia Shelters Report Uptick in People Returning Pets
Some Northern Virginia animal shelters are full or near capacity because of a surge in dogs being surrendered or picked up as strays. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey looks at what’s causing the spike and how shelters are trying to deal with it.
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Should You Share a Bed With Your Pet? It Depends, Behaviorist Says — What to Know
Just because we may enjoy cuddling with our pets (and it may actually be good for our sleep), it doesn’t mean all pets are meant to share the bed with us.
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Ralphie the ‘Demon' Dog Adopted by New Owner Who Is ‘Completely In Love'
Despite the dog shelter who looked after him having very few good things to say about Ralphie, the 26-pound “jerk” of a French bulldog, in a now-viral adoption ad, the pup has been re-homed!
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New Pill Treats Diabetic Cats Without Daily Insulin Shots
The drug is the first oral treatment for feline diabetes approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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DC ‘Pet Pantry' Helps People Struggling to Afford Food for Their Animals
Just as grocery costs are rising, so are the prices for pet food. News4’s Megan McGrath explains where people can go if they’re having trouble affording food for their furry loved ones.
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PetSmart Looking For 2 Lucky Pets as ‘Chief Toy Testers', and It Pays $10,000. Here's How to Apply
While pet owners everywhere are likely often frustrated thanks to the sight of newly-purchased toys destroyed within minutes, two lucky pets will be tasked with the job of “Chief Toy Tester” by PetSmart.
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Dog Owners Say Maryland Day Care Waited Days to Tell Them Pets Were Sick
Two Maryland families say employees at a doggie day care in Kensington, Maryland, waited days to let them know that their dogs were sick. News4’s Aimee Cho reports the business had to shut down due to the illnesses that are spreading amongst canines across the region.
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Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season
From food safety to knowing about hazards around your home, here’s sage advice on how to keep your animal companion safe this season.
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Border Collie Becomes Unlikely Recycling Advocate After Picking Up More Than 1,000 Littered Plastic Bottles
Scruff loves to pick up the bottles and play with them before delivering them to his humans to be recycled.
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New York Bans Pet Shops From Selling Cats, Dogs, Bunnies
Pet shops have argued that the law will do nothing to shut down out-of-state breeders or increase their standards of care and said it would result in the closures of the dozens of pet stores remaining in New York.
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Missing Dog From Texas Found in Florida, Reunited With Owner After 7 Years Apart
Photojournalist Kerry Smith was recently reunited with his 12-year-old pup, Jazzy, nearly seven years after she ran away.
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Family Gets Call of a Lifetime: Cat Missing 10 Years Found Alive in NY
Mimi the cat went missing 10 years ago on Long Island and despite her family’s best efforts, she’s been lost to them for the past decade. The Price family searched and searched — putting up flyers around town and contacting local veterinarians — but eventually they gave up hope of ever seeing their beloved cat again.
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What is Dog Flu?
Canine influenza, also known as dog flu, is a respiratory disease in dogs.
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2 Tips for Adopting a Furry Pet — Even If You Have Allergies
Hoping to adopt a furry companion, but not sure if they’ll trigger your allergies? Try these tips from an allergist before making a decision.
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Noodle the Pug, Known for ‘Bones or No Bones' Predictions, Dies at Age 14
Jonathan Graziano adopted Noodle when he was 7, years before the duo went viral on TikTok.