A Lynx at a Russian zoo befriends a stray cat [video]
A European Lynx at the St. Petersburg zoo in Russia has become best friends with a stray calico cat.
View ArticleArtificial sweetner could kill your dog [video]
New warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration outline how the artificial sweetener Xylitol, often found in sugar-free chewing gum, can have potentially deadly effects on your dog.
View ArticleTips for traveling with your pet [video]
Here's some tips to make traveling with your bestie a breeze!
View ArticleDogs really do bite mail carriers - thousands of them
Mail carriers make up a relative drop in the bucket of the 4.5 million or so people bitten by dogs each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
View ArticleEver wondered ... how animals sleep?
For most kids, the biggest concern about sleep is being told to go to bed before you want to. Things are different for animals. Unless animals are at the top of their food chain, most can't afford to...
View ArticleWatch where you sit: Baby opossum rescued from toilet
The San Diego County Department of Animal Services says a baby opossum is doing well after being rescued from a toilet.
View ArticleIn this Calif. garden, chickens rule the roost in style
Every morning, Lynda Trujillo greets her "girls." They reward her with friendly clucks and lots of eggs.
View ArticlePit bull rescue mission: Restoring a 'bad dog's' good name
The dog turned into America's bête noire, demonized in magazines and shock news reports - and euthanized by the millions as animal shelters gave up trying to find them homes. It's been long overdue,...
View ArticleDonkeys up for adoption in Hawaii, but only in pairs
The herd went entirely unmanaged for nearly 40 years and had grown to over 400. Local authorities have been working for six years to find all the donkeys a good home, two by two by two.
View ArticleFood, family, and goats: Becoming self-sufficient in the city [video]
Sean ‘Peppy’ Meyer had a dream to build a self-sustaining farm in East Austin. Four years into his urban farm project, he is closer to that goal thanks to help from his community...and some helpful...
View ArticleI have three cats, but don't call me a crazy cat lady
Under America's diagnosis, I am a "crazy cat lady." This is a judgment, an accusation, a scarlet "C" scratched into my forearm by one of my three cats.
View ArticleHow cameras in the wild have transformed what we know about animals
Some of the most basic questions in wildlife research were, for a long time, surprisingly hard to answer. Where do wild animals live, if they still live at all? How many are there? What do they eat?
View ArticleCara's House to host volunteer orientation June 11
On June 11 at 4 p.m., Cara's House, 9894 Airline Highway, Sorrento, will host a volunteer orientation. Volunteer options include fostering, on-site animal care, transporting animals, staffing...
View ArticleAmazing dog vs water video compilation
From puppies playing in a fountain, to dogs barking at water bottles, these pets are pretty adorable when it comes to interacting with water.
View ArticleLoud fireworks make many dogs anxious
The Fourth of July can be tough on dogs, because loud noises make many dogs anxious.
View ArticleYour cat probably understands basic physics
If the thought of your cat being better than you at physics - as well as being allowed to sleep all day - is getting you down, don't worry, because we're talking very simple cause-and-effect concepts...
View ArticleDogs seeming to mourn their owners might not be what it appears
In an increasingly pet-loving world, the idea of a dog grieving for its master is no doubt an appealing one. But while we hate to break it to you, there's not a lot of science to back it up - not yet,...
View Article10 myths about dogs that most dog lovers don't even know about
Dogs are man's best friend, yet that doesn't mean we know everything about them. And many of the things we think we know are actually myths, rather than facts. Here are 10 of the most common dog myths...
View ArticleWhat does a dog want more - 'good boy' or treats?
Sometimes the best dog treats aren't edible. And, with many owners today focusing on "positive training," the study suggests that social rewards are as effective a motivator as food treats.
View ArticleLooking for a pet pal? Try BarkHappy.
In the country, where I grew up, dogs lead their own lives: traveling about freely - with owners or not - and showing up for dinner and some relaxation.In and around the city, it's up to owners to make...
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