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Did you know that July 31st is National Mutt Day?  In fact, mutts are so awesome that they have a second National Mutt Day on December 2nd.  Celebrate your love of mixed breed dogs by visiting your local shelter and adopting a mutt of your own. Mixed...

A troubling practice called “dog flipping” is on the rise in many parts of the U.S. Dog flipping is when a family dog is stolen from its owners and then turned around and sold online, such as on Craigslist, for a profit. The American Kennel Club...

Thinking about adding a new puppy to your family? No matter where he comes from (shelter, rescue group, breeder, friend…or a posting on the Starbuck’s bulletin board) there are a few basic indicators of good health to look for in a puppy. Think carefully if...

Voting is open for the American Humane Association's 2015 Hero Dog Awards.  Each year, the AHA finds dogs that do amazing things and recognizes them with the Hero Dog Awards. Dogs are nominated in 8 different categories:  Emerging Hero Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Guide/Hearing Dogs,...

An unusual canine influenza outbreak is currently sickening dogs in the Chicago area. More than 1,000 cases of infected dogs, including 5 deaths, have been reported so far. What is canine influenza and how can you keep your dog safe? Here are a few facts...

The American Kennel Club has just released its annual list of the most popular dog breeds for the year 2014. The Labrador retriever remains in the number one spot for an impressive 24 years in a row. Rounding out the top ten are the German shepherd, Golden...

Spaying or neutering your new kitten or puppy is an important part of your pet’s veterinary care. Responsible pet owners should be aware of the pet overpopulation problem and do their part to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats in shelters by fixing...

A news story out of Russia is getting a lot of attention lately. A homeless cat in the city of Obninsk, known to locals as Masha and described as very calm and friendly, saved a 12 week old baby boy from freezing to death. The...

The Morris Animal Foundation is seeking Golden Retrievers to participate in the first phase of a large-scale canine health study. The aim of the study is to track the health of Golden Retrievers over the course of their lifetimes in order to gain knowledge about...

Dogs Trust Ireland has created a powerful public awareness campaign called “A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas” that reminds people to stop and think before they get someone a dog as a Christmas present. The organization reports that they get an alarming...

Viewers of this week’s 60 Minutes were treated to a profile of an amazing border collie named Chaser and her owner John Pilley, a retired professor of psychology who has taught her the names of over 1,000 toys. Every toy has a unique name, and...

Think a dog’s tail wag is always an indication of happiness? Think again! Recent research suggests that tail wagging is a complex form of canine communication and can mean many different things. A tail’s height and style of movement can be good indicators of a dog’s...

As spring approaches and the weather gets warmer in San Diego, you may want to explore some new hiking trails, and what better hiking buddy is there than your dog?! Grab the leash, put on your hiking gear, and get going! However, it is important...

Getting a new puppy is very exciting! However, house training is not so easy. Check out this article on a few ways to house train your new furry friend! http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/housetraining_puppies.html#.UuAKFdLTkdU...

Meet Beyoncé the puppy. She’s smaller than an iPhone and scarcely bigger than a business card. When she was born, she weighed 1 ounce and was so little she could fit in a spoon. Animal rescuers are hailing her as an unlikely success story after her brushes...