Scientists explain how some dogs can remember their favorite toys

Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.

Pet shop facing threats after adding gun control question to adoption form

The Thousand Oaks pet shop is asking how potential adopters feel about gun control and is barring NRA members from adopting. Now the owner is facing thousands of threats.

Court rules Happy the Elephant is not a person, to remain at Bronx Zoo

New York's top court on Tuesday rejected an effort to free Happy the elephant from the Bronx Zoo, ruling that she does not meet the definition of "person" who is being illegally confined.

Pet of the Day from Fur Kids
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A smile that will brighten up your day. Meet Waldo, the 2-year-old Retriever/Black Labrador mix. Instead of asking "Where's Waldo," you can find him by reaching out to furkids.org for more information.

State orders Dekalb shelter not to accept animals

The Dekalb Animal Shelter was so crowded the State Department of Agriculture did a stop intake order.

DeKalb County Animal Shelter needs help adopting, fostering animals

The staff at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter has been having to turn away strays. The shelter has been packed beyond capacity.

Video shows cow taking over office on England farm

“Someone left the door open and she wandered in from the pasture on her own,” the owner said.

House catches on fire. Video shows the dog did it.

Home surveillance video showed how the dog was able to set the house on fire, causing extensive damage.

Cat faces off with coyote on Texas porch in wild video: ‘He was a fighter’

“He was a fighter and luckily the coyote was a skittish pup,” Surfside, Texas resident Tony Gray told FOX Television Stations after seeing the scene unfold.

Nearly half of Americans share their bed with a pet, survey says

A Portland sleep specialist says if you prefer to sleep with your pet or not, getting seven or more hours of sleep can improve your overall health.

Pet of the Day from Bestfriends ATL
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Buddy is an energetic fella who is looking for a home that has a bit of structure. He is five-years-old and is friendly to humans, but picky about dog friends. You could have a furry-friend buddy and learn more information by visiting bestfriendsatl.org.

Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says

Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.

'Thank you for your service': Woodstock police K9 Debo passes away from illness

“It is with much sadness that we share with you former K9 Officer, Debo, passed away [Wednesday] due to illness,” the Woodstock Police Department posted to Facebook.

Bear smashes car window, helps itself to leftover McDonald’s

Locals in the tiny town of Jackson, New Hampshire, are used to a few bears showing up this time of year, but there’s one particular bear that’s really making itself at home.

Pet of the Day from Paws Atlanta
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Mika is shy at first, but once she comes out of her shell she has a loving personality and is a great cuddle buddy.

Dog that defended California owner from mountain lion dies

A dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack last month in Northern California unexpectedly died Wednesday.