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Want to lose weight for the New Year? What about helping the little pooch in your life shed some weight?According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 53.8% of all U.S. dogs and 58.2% of their feline friends are overweight or obese. Overfeeding and lack of exercise are all factors to a fat […]

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Pet owners who’ve had to go through the trauma of having a dog run away will understand: its microchip alone may not be enough to help you trace your dog.The Pet Widget is a $29 collar tag that’s just hit the market, supported by a social network for pets and their humans. Its creator, Ivan […]

It’s the holiday gift that’s sure to elicit squeals of delight from your family: a new puppy! Fuzzy, cute and playful, puppies make great pets at home – but you need to prepare yourself before diving in headfirst.If you’re planning on getting a furry friend for your family this holiday season, there are a few […]

A New Jersey police officer has been hailed as a hero after he risked his own life to save dozens of animals from a local pet shop. According to local media, police and fire services were called to the fire at the Route 23 Pet Center in Franklin. Source: N.J. Police Officer Is Recovering In […]

WILLIAMSPORT — Ready or not, that frigid weather is on its way, and if it’s too cold for you to be outside with highs only in the teens the next two days, it’s probably too cold for your pets.”They go from summer to winter and he’s probably like, ‘What is going on?’” said Roxann Freezer.Leo, […]

As a California man lay dying in a hospital bed last month, his family wanted to make sure his beloved dog had one last chance to say goodbye.Ryan Jessen, 33, had suffered a ventricular brain hemorrhage and was on a ventilator at Rideout Memorial Hospital in Marysville when his family brought his dog of six […]

Dog owners put a lot of store in what they name their fur babies. After all, they’re going to be shouting and cooing that name for a good long time!But for 2016 what were the most popular names for our canine children? Rover.com, the nation’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers, has come […]

ictures with Santa often go viral when there are some adorably hilarious little-kid tears involved — but this pup is all smiles for his photo-op with the big man! Source: This dog’s favorite toy is Santa. Watch her meet the real thing! – TODAY.com

As the residents of an Arizona home for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia tenderly bottle feed two tiny kittens from a local shelter, it’s hard to tell which side is enjoying it more.A pilot program between Catalina Springs Memory Care in Oro Valley and nearby Pima Animal Care has delighted the residents while also helping […]

Before you laugh, admit it: If you were a goat suffering from anxiety, you might only feel comforted while wearing a colorful duck costume, too. OK?You just never know. Source: Goat with anxiety only calms down when in duck costume – TODAY.com