Pets - Page 57

August 2, 2023

Elderly man fatally mauled by 4 dogs on Hawaii's Big Island

An elderly Hawaii man was mauled to death by four dogs on the state's Big Island. A witness managed to chase the dogs away and notified law enforcement.

August 1, 2023

Washington animal shelter clears kennels in one week, sets record for most pets adopted in 135-year history

A Washington shelter found itself at maximum capacity, so staff reached out to the community for help. The people answered by adopting 287 shelter pets in one week.

July 31, 2023

Houston-area woman searching for days in storm drains with cockroaches to rescue lost puppies

A Texas woman has been searching underground for days for three puppies that were lost in a storm drain. She was able to rescue two of the three puppies.

July 31, 2023

Virginia veterinary technician sentenced to 20 months for role in dogfighting scheme

A Virginia vet tech was sentenced to 20 months in prison in a dogfighting scheme. Prosecutors say Carlos Warren electrocuted the dogs when they would no longer fight.

July 30, 2023

8 police dogs die after AC breaks down during 2-hour traffic delay

Eight dogs died of heat-related distress as the air-conditioning unit of the vehicle in which they were being carried malfunctioned during a two-hour traffic delay.

July 29, 2023

First pooch Commander Biden in the dog house as trainers call for his muzzling

Dog trainers are calling on the Biden administration to properly train the president's dog Commander, who has a tendency to bite Secret Service members.

July 29, 2023

Dog abandoned at the front door of animal care center is up for adoption: Meet Laa-Laa

A one-year-old dog in North Carolina was abandoned at the front door of an animal control center in Charlotte. She's up for adoption and needs a caring, loving home.

July 28, 2023

Nearly 100 Michigan cats up for adoption after being rescued from hoarder situation, looking for forever homes

Nearly 100 cats and kittens are up for adoption in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan after police rescued them from an elderly man's home.

July 28, 2023

Famed dog trainer Cesar Millan insists he can stop Biden's dog Commander from biting staffers in two hours

Celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan claims he can get President Biden's German shepherd Commander to embrace his inner good boy and stop biting people.

July 28, 2023

Lucky ducks! German shepherd takes on parenting role for abandoned ducklings: ‘Very protective’

A protective German shepherd has taken a liking to his owner's new ducklings. The dog named Ben watches the ducklings for hours — even protecting them from the family cat.