Category: 2024

STUDIO CITY, Calif. — There aren’t many things that can upstage the Stanley Cup, but a pack of precocious puppies tried their best on a May morning in the San Fernando Valley. Continue reading “‘Stanley Pup’ competition to raise awareness of animal adoption”

Washington, DC – The Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency announced the largest ever fine under the Animal Welfare Act on Monday, totaling more than $35 million in criminal fines, Continue reading “Historic $35M fine announced against company that surrendered 4,000 beagles”

EL PASO, TX – The Texas Legislature passed a bill in 2021 to allow specially trained dogs into courthouses to accompany people to the witness stand. Continue reading “Pup becomes El Paso’s 1st therapy dog in a courthouse”

Tonasket, WA – A dog is back home safe after running away, having embarked on a 10-day long journey traveling from Washington state to Canada on foot. Continue reading “Barley the dog travels from U.S. to Canada”

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – A woman from Minnesota bravely chased after a bear that was chasing her dog, Zeus, down her driveway.  Continue reading “Heart-pounding video shows bear chase dog, then Minnesota woman in driveway: ‘Lunged at me’”

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – An Indiana woman is thrilled to be reunited with her emotional support dog after he had been missing for two years. Continue reading “Dog missing for 2 years jumps all over owner during their heartwarming reunion”

Thompson Falls, MT – With over 1,100 adoptions a year, the Thompson River Animal Care Shelter (TRACS) has seen a lot of dog transformations, and now, a recent rescue could win them $10,000. Continue reading “Online dog contest could win Thompson Falls shelter $10,000”

WAUSAU, Wis. – After seven years of dedicated service, K-9 Badge, a cherished member of the Wausau Police Department, is bidding farewell as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement. Continue reading “K-9 Badge gets retirement ceremony, leaves a legacy for therapy dogs across the country”