Pets

What’s better than bringing home a puppy? Absolutely nothing.

What’s better than bringing home a puppy? Absolutely nothing.

What’s better than bringing home a puppy? Absolutely nothing.

For the first time in three decades, the American Kennel Club says the U.S. has a new favorite dog breed.

Some Northern Virginia animal shelters are full or near capacity because of a surge in dogs being surrendered or picked up as strays.

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.

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.

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!

The drug is the first oral treatment for feline diabetes approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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.

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.

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.

From food safety to knowing about hazards around your home, here’s sage advice on how to keep your animal companion safe this season.

Scruff loves to pick up the bottles and play with them before delivering them to his humans to be recycled.

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.

Photojournalist Kerry Smith was recently reunited with his 12-year-old pup, Jazzy, nearly seven years after she ran away.

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.

Canine influenza, also known as dog flu, is a respiratory disease in dogs.

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.

Jonathan Graziano adopted Noodle when he was 7, years before the duo went viral on TikTok.