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I do not know the WHOLE story on this one, I am hoping that the sheriff's deputy in question had good reason to shoot the dog.  According to this story, eyewitnesses claim that he did not. It seems that mid day Saturday, two dogs were running loose on Highway 171 near Longville when motorists called 911.

For some mysterious reason, February 23rd is known as International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. It seems likely that dogs managed to get a hold of a calendar somewhere and decided to mark this day, so to speak, in order to get more treats. Clever pups.

Have you ever seen a bulldog sit in front of a mirror and cry while listening to Adele?  As it turns out, a love song can even make animals tear up.  

They say that beauty is skin deep. Apparently, the same goes for cuteness, which is why the ASPCA’s Meet Your Match pet pairing program — designed to match pet and human personalities — has been such a success.

Another day, another hot new internet craze. First came “planking,” followed by “Tebowing” and most recently “breading cats.” And now, “Lion King-ing,” the act of raising a pet into the air like Simba in ‘The Lion King,’ is all the rage.

Sago Palms, or Cycas revoluta, are very pretty as a landscaping plant, but they are VERY poisonous to dogs, cats, and humans!!

I came across this video last night, and was holding my breath the whole time the kid was riding the escalator to the next floor. Here's what happened:  A young boy (10 or 11 years old) grabbed on to the handrail on an escalator and rode it to the next floor, but he was on the outside of the escalator, not on the steps...

Ever lose a sock while doing laundry?  Ever wonder where it goes?  Now we know!  

Imagine you’ve lost your dog or cat. Those who’ve been through this heartbreaking experience know you’d do almost anything to get your pet back. And that desire is exactly what makes you a prime target for the lost pet scam.

To really make your home cozy and warm this time of year, add some four-legged decor. Don’t worry: We’re not talking about hunting hounds wallpaper or kitten doilies. These tasteful and stylish items will make even the most critical of interior designers proud.

Clearly, adorable wire-haired dachshund Lola has something on her mind. So, while her owner films, Lola makes a noise that sounds startlingly similar to the words, “Oh, no!” Has Lola met “No No No” cat?

Thanks to Vetstreet, we already know what to buy our hipster dogs for the holidays, but how should we dress them? Plaid, skinny jeans and ‘Harry Potter’ glasses? Take a look at some trendy pooches who are so over doggy sweaters.

Single? Beware the curse of the cat. Or so says a recent survey out of the United Kingdom. Vetstreet‘s Dr. Patty Khuly has the story. According to a Craigslist poll of British singles, owning a pet is perilous to your love life. That’s because, according to this survey, getting a date is tougher if you keep pets. What’s worse is that the survey suggests keeping certain types of pets can reduce the

We know you’ll be inundated with gift ideas this holiday season, but after sharing our ideas for gifts for your vet, we couldn’t resist offering a few of our own favorites for the year courtesy of VetStreet’s Dr. Patty Khuly.

According to The Beagle Freedom Project, these beagles were being used for research at a laboratory in Spain.

Planning to get a jump on your holiday shopping this week? Don’t forget man’s best friend — a variety of pet retailers are offering steals and deals for the dog and cat sets on Black Friday. Get out there early and get Fido what he really wants for the holidays this year!

While I was working this morning (read "surfing the net"), I came across this video of a dog and a horse playing together.

Three dogs, one is guilty.  Can you spot the guilty dog?  

A woman and her family were stopped at a railroad crossing in South Carolina on Oct. 23 when they saw something unbelievable: a terrified black Labrador puppy stranded on top of a train traveling at 50 mph.

Okay, so this morning I was cruising around on the NEW and IMPROVED Facebook site, when one of my friends (Kristie Mire) posted a link to a video advertising the new "Doggie Doo" game, produced by Goliath Games (makers of Mad Mouse, Fast Food, Pop the Pig and Tomb of Doom, among others).  It is a scant :17 long, so I watched it.  And, much to my joyous horror (confusing, I know), this is