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July 18, 2022

Families are returning their pets to animal shelters due to inflation and rising rents: 'So sad'

Pet owners across the country are being forced to choose between their animal companions and everyday essentials while rent prices and other costs surge amid inflation.

July 13, 2022

Veterinarians are grappling with today's national pet blood shortage

Pet hospitals are reporting a 26% drop in blood donations since the pandemic, leading to a critical shortage; BluePearl Pet Hospitals only get about a third of the donations they'd like.

July 13, 2022

Veterinarians grapple with national pet blood shortage

Donating blood is critical to saving lives – which is why organizations like the red cross often push people to donate. But blood donations for pets are often overlooked.

June 29, 2022

4th of July and pets: Dogs, cats go missing on the holiday more than any other day

Authorities say the 4th of July is a time when lost pet reports spike. Loud noises from fireworks spook dogs, cats and birds — and can make them flee their homes.

June 26, 2022

Zoo offers the public a peek at endangered sun bears rescued from illegal wildlife trade

Perth Zoo in South Perth, Australia, offered the public a rare inside view of sun bears Jamran and Bopha during the endangered animals' recent health checkups.

June 20, 2022

Ukrainian Animals War Relief Fund founded to save displaced pets after tech exec saw devastation firsthand

Dan Fine's Ukrainian Animals War Relief is on a mission to save pets displaced during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pets using cutting-edge technology.

May 31, 2022

South Carolina dog becomes world’s oldest living pooch

Pebbles, the 22-year-old Toy Fox Terrier from Taylors, South Carolina, loves country music and food; she's just been named the oldest living dog in the world.

May 28, 2022

Tips for road tripping with dogs, from people who live in a van year-round

This Memorial Day weekend, make sure to bring your pet with you using these helpful tips from a family who lives in a bus year-round.

May 24, 2022

California chihuahua puppy shot with an arrow will be OK

A chihuahua puppy in southern California was found "screaming" after being shot by an arrow. Veterinary staff say the arrow did not hit major arteries and puppy is expected to be OK.

April 13, 2022

Zoos in US respond to bird flu outbreak as infection rates mount

What to know as the avian influenza outbreak that’s claimed the lives of millions of birds.