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January 30, 2024

Worried dog owner finds lost elderly pet at a Milwaukee bar: 'He was pretty popular'

Milwaukee resident Jenny Hazard found out that her lost 16-year-old Shih Tzu went for a night on the town last week, showing up at a local watering hole.

January 25, 2024

Anonymous homeless man rescues orphaned puppies, drops them off at shelter: 'Tore at heartstrings'

A homeless man anonymously dropped off a litter of puppies at an animal shelter in North Carolina after he discovered that the puppies' mother had been killed by a car.

January 20, 2024

Woman threatens to 'abandon' her sister's dog during a pet sitting nightmare: 'I can't cope'

Plenty of commenters on Reddit chimed in with observations and ideas to help a woman who took in her sister's 7-month-old dog for a temporary period and experienced problems.

January 19, 2024

New York kitty is up for adoption after he was rescued from hoarding home on Thanksgiving holiday

A cat from New York is looking for his forever home after being rescued from a hoarding house on Thanksgiving. Meet Thyme — the sun-basking cat who loves others.

January 18, 2024

New York animal rescue says surrendered bloodhound dog is looking for a new home: Meet Duke

A bloodhound dog in New York is up for adoption after being surrendered by his previous owners. Duke is described as affectionate and a pet that loves to play outside.

January 17, 2024

Obesity can be dangerous for dogs, experts warn — here’s how to help your pudgy pup lose weight

Pet obesity rates have been on the rise in the U.S., with 59% of dogs classified as overweight or obese in 2022. Veterinarians offer advice for helping your pup shed some pounds.

January 14, 2024

28-pound cat rescued by animal shelter goes viral before finding forever home

A 28-pound cat at a Virginia animal shelter went viral before being adopted, but he is not the biggest cat to have gone through the shelter's doors.

January 12, 2024

Texas K9 is awarded Purple Heart after surviving officer-involved shooting: 'Bravery and purpose'

A K9 named Jack was awarded a Purple Heart after he bravely responded to an officer-involved shooting in Weatherford, Texas. He has now recovered after getting shot in his ear and paw.

January 9, 2024

South Korea passes legislation to end its controversial dog meat trade

South Korea's lawmakers passed a bill banning breeding and slaughter of dog meat for consumption on Tuesday which will eventually bring an end to the country’s centuries-old practice.

January 8, 2024

Lost cat found seven years after going missing, lived in a factory 900 feet from original home

A mom of two from England was shocked to learn that the cat she once owned was found just down the road nearly seven years after he disappeared.