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Heartbreaking video shows dog chasing after owner's car after being dumped on street
A social media post of a small Bull Terrier mix desperately chasing its owner’s car struck a chord with dog lovers in Long Beach.
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‘Return Romeo': Brooklyn woman pleads for dog swiped from front yard
A woman is pleading for the safe return of her beloved dog, Romeo, snatched right off her property. It’s a love story Valerie Rivera holds close to her heart: “His name is Romeo and I’m Juliet.” The 74-year-old has been a pet owner her whole life, and she keeps a photo album to prove it filled with priceless memories....
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‘Return Romeo': Brooklyn woman pleads for dog swiped from home
A woman is pleading for the safe return of her beloved dog, snatched right off her property. News 4’s Chris Jose reports.
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A rare fungal infection was found in two cats in Kansas. The vet tech also got sick.
The report comes as the CDC is keeping an eye on the spread of a similar fungal infection in South America that’s far more contagious.
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French bulldogs chosen the most popular US breed for second year
French bulldogs, or frenchies, continued to be the most commonly registered purebred dogs in 2023, according to the American Kennel Club ranking released on Wednesday.
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French bulldogs remain the most popular dog breed in the US
The American Kennel Club says French bulldogs are still the United States’ most commonly registered purebreds.
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From Frenchies to rescue cats, NY's trauma center for animals takes the most complex cases
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City is one of a handful of veterinary hospitals across the country that is equipped to handle the most complicated cases.
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What's the latest with the mystery dog illness that starts with a cough? What to know
Cases have been reported in Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California and more.
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How to keep your pets safe during extreme winter weather
The third winter storm in roughly a week is set to hit the tri-state area Friday — all before ushering in the coldest air the region has seen in nearly a year. As extreme winter weather and low temperatures threaten much of the country in the upcoming days, it is important to make sure family, friends and neighbors are safe….
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Purina says its pet food is safe as allegations about sick animals multiply on social media
Purina said an investigation found no issue with its pet food. But some pet owners still think the products caused their dogs or cats to become ill or die.
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Why giant goldfish are storming America's Great Lakes
Goldfish measuring more than a foot long are becoming a more common sight in freshwater lakes across the country. Careless pet owners are to blame, experts say.
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Tips to keep your pet safe this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with it comes a day filled with delicious meals shared with loved ones, including the furry kind.
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A potentially fatal mystery illness in dogs is spreading in the US. It starts with a cough
A mysterious and potentially fatal respiratory illness in dogs has been reported in several states across the country, as veterinarians continue to search for what may be causing the condition that has killed some dogs.
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These are the holiday food that your pets shouldn't eat — and ones they can
There are numerous foods that are harmful to your pets. Here is a list of what your furry four-legged pals can and cannot eat.
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Study says pet owners love dogs more than cats
The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and questioned more than 2,000 pet owners in Europe.
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Hoboken Community Center announces Howl-o-Ween dog parade
Think you have the cutest pup-kin in the patch? The Hoboken Community Center is hosting its second annual dog costume contest and parade. The event will take place Oct. 28 at Church Square Park in Hoboken. There will also be live music and an array of local vendors selling pet items. Registration is now open and is $15 per dog…
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2-year-old girl lost in the woods found asleep using family dog as a pillow
Police say a 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with two family dogs was found hours later asleep in the woods using one of the canines as a furry pillow.
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Clear The Shelters celebrates 1 million pet adoptions
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative has now resulted in more than one million adoptions since 2015.
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Clear The Shelters has now helped rescue more than 1 million animals
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters initiative has surpassed 1 million animals rescued after 157,000 animals found new homes in 2023.
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How to help your pet live a long & healthy life
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis chats with Dr. Gary Richter, veterinarian and author of Longevity for Dogs and Longevity for Cats, to learn ways of increasing nutrition and bolstering the health of your pets.