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Some very lucky dogs and cats from storm-battered Texas will have new homes here in the tri-state as soon as the end of this week. Dozens of cats and dogs were flown to New Jersey over the weekend. They were relocated from shelters that had no power or water due to the winter storm and dangerously low temperatures that ravaged…

Cadbury, one of the largest chocolate brands, is inviting pet owners to enter the third annual Cadbury Bunny Tryouts.

A Bay Area environmental research center suggests our pets could be a significant contributor to climate change — and says the fix could be easier than we think.

A dog in Turkey followed an ambulance which was taking his owner to the hospital and sat outside for days waiting for his owner to be released.

Ben & Jerry’s isn’t just for people anymore. The venerable Vermont ice cream company said Monday it’s introducing a line of frozen dog treats, its first foray into the lucrative pet food market. Doggie Desserts, sold in 4-ounce cups, go on sale in U.S. groceries and pet stores later this month. The treats are made with a base of...

Ten months into quarantines and working from home because of the pandemic, household pets’ lives and relationships with humans have in many cases changed, and not always for the better.

Sometime in 2021, for many in the United States more than a year after pandemic restrictions began, most American workers and students will return to campuses, offices and other workplaces. Left behind will be pets who have become accustomed to humans staying home with them.

The super-rich take security very seriously, and they’re willing to spend a fortune to feel safe. In some cases, that means investing in highly trained super-dogs that cost more than a house. With a single command, these four-legged bodyguards can go from cute and cuddly to a bad guy’s worst nightmare, and the price of this unique protection can cost...

More Americans welcomed furry additions to their families this year, and many of those new pet parents are planning to give them a very merry first Christmas. NBC’s Liz McLaughlin reports.

With the spike in pet adoptions during the coronavirus pandemic, pet businesses, big and small, are experiencing a spike in sales.

Dogs have been man’s best friend for thousands of years. And they have one of man’s most important jobs – serving our nation’s heroes. Rory Diamond is the CEO of K9s for Warriors, an organization that places service dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD or other trauma.

Say goodbye to emotional-support animals in airplane cabins

The Department of Transportation issued a new rule Wednesday that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be considered service animals.

Bond Vet is a walk-in animal hospital that first launched in 2019 in Brooklyn, and has seen tremendous growth there and at its other locations, with puppy and kitten visits nearly tripling in the past year

Holiday dinner spreads can carry many potential risks for your pets. Here are the foods that should never be fed as scraps

Millions on TikTok are fascinated by a Sheepadoodle named Bunny, who is using a soundboard to “talk.” Bunny’s owner, Alexis Devine, joined LX News to share how her 15-month-old pup became involved in budding research into animal cognition and what she has discovered along the way.

Thanksgiving tends to coincide with an uptick in vet visits because of animals being given foods they’re not supposed to be eating. However, there’s still some holiday fun you can have with your pets. Gus reports.

The big-box retailer is expanding its pet category by offering insurance through Petplan and connecting people to sitters or dog walkers through Rover.

People often use laser pointers to play with their cats, but it may not be the best way to have fun with your cat. Certified cat behavior consultant Marilyn Krieger explains why.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Emmy winner Tamron Hall is partnering with Purina to increase the number of pet friendly domestic abuse shelters in the country.