Pets

The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets.

Kirk Rumford’s beloved husky Odin was killed by a Northbridge animal control officer investigating a report of a coyote in the area.

A new bill making its way through New York City Council would take away at least one major stress for pet owners living in the city. The just-introduced legislation would allow people to use their own paid sick time to take of their pets when necessary.

Dog owners who like to wear Crocs can now match with their pups on walks and trips to the park.

Crocs announced Wednesday the launch of their first-ever line of shoes for dogs — in collaboration with BARK.

Benny and Susanne Anguiano are looking for clues as to how their cat Rayne Beau made it all the way from Yellowstone National Park to Roseville, California.

Pets are members of the family. So when it comes to taking care of yours and giving them the best life, what mistakes should you avoid?

What’s in a unique dog name? A whole lot of thought and care — and debate with fellow household members.

Take a look at how to make your pet an emotional support animal.

Monarrez was 28 and living with her parents in 2015 when Gizmo, then 2 years old, slipped past a faulty gate in the backyard of their home in Las Vegas.

The “Twisters” actor talked about his pup and becoming a dog parent on TODAY.

As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense heat waves become more common.

Wild Thang finally took home the crown after competing in the contest four previous times.

There are a number of options available to help aging pets and their caregivers, including hospice and palliative care, at-home euthanasia and a growing community of so-called pet death doulas. But navigating decisions around the end of their life can still feel overwhelming. Here are some ways you can take care of your pet and yourself.

A one-of-a-kind luxury airline for dogs and their owners is expanding its reach to Chicago’s Midway Airport.

New U.S. rules require all dogs coming into the U.S. to be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies.

A Virginia woman mourning the death of her dog says a veterinarian prescribed one medication, a pharmacy provided another and her longtime companion died within days.

The Tech Trends team looks at online pet insurance. We interview the CEO of Spotpet.com: Trey Ferro. We talk about what kinds of things are covered, how much it costs and why, as vet procedures increase in cost, insurance is an option worth considering.

A social media post of a small Bull Terrier mix desperately chasing its owner’s car struck a chord with dog lovers in Long Beach. 

The report comes as the CDC is keeping an eye on the spread of a similar fungal infection in South America that’s far more contagious.