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Kennel Club: Americans are still crazy for Labs
The American Kennel Club says the Labrador retriever is the nation's most popular dog for the 22nd straight year — for attributes that range from ...
Blind NH sled dog thrives with brother's help
When Gonzo started tripping over his food dish three years ago, no one could explain or stop the Alaskan husky's quickly advancing blindness. But a ...
Golden retrievers key to lifetime dog cancer study
When Jay Mesinger heard about a study seeking golden retrievers to help fight canine cancer, he immediately signed up 2-year-old Louie. He and his ...
Purina, Milo's Kitchen pulling some dog treats
Two makers of pet treats are pulling products from the market because they may contain traces of poultry antibiotics that aren't approved in the U.S.
Author offers spot in book for finding lost dog
There's a new mystery on Dennis Lehane's mind, and the best-selling author is offering a special reward: Find his lost dog and get a spot in his next ...
South Africa president prefers people over pets
South Africa's president says a dog should not be man's best friend. President Jacob Zuma made critical remarks about pet care that touch on sensitive ...
Hero dog missing snout seems to have beaten cancer
A veterinarian at the University of California, Davis, has some good news about a dog from the Philippines who became an international hero after ...
Katherine Heigl starts pet products line
Bedtime at Katherine Heigl's house can take a while. As a mom of two daughters and seven other kids of the four-legged variety, she likes to give each ...
Pet apps make clutter-free gifts for owners
Apps aren't just for people anymore. Here is a roundup of popular pet apps for mobile devices. The cost of apps ranges from free to a few dollars.
Holiday gifts for pets following high-tech trend
A holiday present for Fido or Fluffy used to be an extra table scrap or a new squeeze toy. But as with gifts for their human counterparts, pet ...
Zippers and "Bo-flakes" deck the White House
"Bo-flakes" featuring the first dog and ornaments fashioned from zippers are among the new twists on traditional favorites at the White House this ...
Northern CA boy swept to sea still missing
Howard Kuljian and his family were out for a walk on a damp, overcast morning at Big Lagoon state beach on Saturday, playing fetch with their dog Fran ...
N. California community mourns family swept to sea
Howard Kuljian and his family were out for a walk on a damp, overcast morning at Big Lagoon beach, playing fetch with their dog Fran as 10-foot surf ...
Dog days in Cuba: from shih tzus to schnauzers
The Cuban capital has played host to political summits and art festivals, ballet tributes and international baseball competitions. Now dog lovers are ...
Turkeys: Some people eat them, some feed them
Turkeys: Main course or animal companion? OK, so it isn't even close. According to the industry group National Turkey Federation, more than 46 million ...
'Dog Whisperer' looks forward to new lease on life
Very soon, Cesar Millan will have a new television show, a book, a tour, a documentary, and — if she says yes — a fiancee. The year is ending on a ...
Fate of pets adds to stress of storm survivors
Kate and Warren Sherwood had to think quickly about what to take when Superstorm Sandy's surge flooded their barrier island and caused five houses on ...
ELECTION WATCH: A Lincoln interlude; AP analysis
Around the country on Election Day 2012 with AP reporters bringing the latest developments to you: ___ A LINCOLN INTERLUDE On election night, when it ...
'I do?' Opposition dogs French gay marriage plans
A plan to legalize same-sex marriage and allow gay couples to adopt was a liberal cornerstone of Francois Hollande's election manifesto earlier this ...
Images from Campaign 2012: 10 to remember. Or not
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney circling one another like prizefighters. Joe Biden chatting up a biker chick. Clint Eastwood conversing with an empty ...
French dog poisoned and buried alive survives
A Jack Russell terrier has survived after being poisoned and buried alive — and he can thank the man who saw the ground wiggle. Ethan came back to ...
Surgery delayed for Filipino dog that lost snout
A dog from the Philippines who became an international hero after she sacrificed her snout to save two young girls will have to wait a little longer ...
Salmonella fear spurs firm to recall dog treats
A pet food company is voluntarily recalling dog treats that could be contaminated with salmonella. Nature's Recipe announced Saturday the recall of ...
Dog that lost snout saving girls arrives in Calif.
A dog that lost its snout while saving two girls in the Philippines has been brought to the University of California, Davis, where veterinarians will ...
Owners claim dog stuck in car grille on ride to RI
A dog who survived an 11-mile ride from Massachusetts to Rhode Island after being hit by a car and wedged into the grille has been reunited with its ...