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Cat and chicken found ‘huddled together’ after deadly California fire PetsOnBoard.com

The wildfires ravaging California are growing increasingly severe, with the Mendocino Complex fire recently becoming the state’s largest on record. But in a small story of hope, a pet chicken and a cat...

Dozens of rogue goats descend on Idaho neighborhood- PetsOnBoard.com

No kidding! More than 100 rogue goats descend on Idaho neighborhood Residents in West Boise, Idaho, were surely dumbfounded Friday morning when they stepped outside their front doors to find...

How to Prevent Heat Stroke in Dogs- PetsOnBoard.com

Heat stroke in dogs can occur for a variety of reasons — and your four-legged friend is especially susceptible since he might be pushing himself or staying out in the...

JetBlue crew saves French bulldog struggling to breathe on flight- PetsOnBoard.com

A couple whose French bulldog was struggling to breathe on a Jetblue flight last week has credited a pair of flight attendants with saving the dog’s life. Steven and Michelle...

Zsa Zsa, winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, has died- PetsOnBoard.com

Zsa Zsa, the lovable English bulldog who was named the World’s Ugliest Dog last month, has died at 9 years old. The dog died in her sleep early Tuesday morning,...

Dog panicked by fireworks flees from backyard, ends up in ICU- PetsOnBoard.com

The family of a frightened dog who was critically injured when darting from fireworks last weekend is hoping others will take heed of their animals’ safety before using pyrotechnics this...

Town in Italy use Silent Fireworks as a way of Respecting animals – PetsOnBoard.com

Any large celebration that involves fireworks is fun, but while we enjoy the sounds and sights of colourful explosions overhead, our animals feel very differently.The explosions caused by fireworks have...

4th Of July And Pets; Protect your Pets, Pets go Missing During Fireworks- PetsOnBoard.com

You’re prepared for the fireworks this Fourth of July, but pet owners know that this is not your doggie’s favorite holiday. Animal shelters across the nation report an uptick in...

Video of police dog performing CPR – PetsOnBoard.com

Video of a police dog in Spain is going viral after the pup was filmed performing CPR on an officer. A police dog in Spain is giving new meaning to the term...

Bill aimed at protecting animals in extreme heat passes Pennsylvania House- PetsOnBoard.com

PITTSBURGH —With temperatures reaching the mid-90s on Monday, pet owners need to take extra precautions to keep their four-legged friends safe in the extreme heat.Highland Park was a busy place...

Abandoned dog labeled ‘free’ in permanent marker finds home- PetsOnBoard.com

According to Sarah Cantrell, office manager and adoption coordinator at the Ross County Humane Society in Chillicothe, Ohio, the Lab-mix puppy was dumped in Yoctangee Park ahead of the Feast...

Deputies rescue ‘squealing’ puppy from dangerously hot vehicle-PetsOnBoard.com

Even a comfortable 70-degree day can create a deadly situation for an animal confined to a car.Getty Images stock As summer nears and temperatures rise, don’t forget about your furry...

Dog visits funeral home for 1 last goodbye to beloved owner- PetsOnBoard.com

Sadie the dog proves that humans aren’t the only ones who grieve the loss of a loved one. When the man who raised her from a puppy, Andy Baelieu, died...

Lyme Disease in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment- PetsOnBoard.com

Lyme Disease in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and TreatmentLyme disease is caused by bacteria transmitted through tick bites. Here are symptoms, treatment options and prevention tips when it comes to Lyme...

Watch the first-ever Alpaca ‘Kentucky Derby’ in all its fluffy glory- PetsOnBoard.com

Thoroughbred racehorse Justify may have won the 144th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but for some fans, the real race was a derby of a different kind. The very first Alpaca...

United bans dozens of pet breeds from traveling in cargo -PetsOnBoard.com

The overhaul of its rules were prompted in part by the highly publicized death of one dog, and several mix-ups of other pets, in March. Under the new policy that...

Dog with facial deformity finds home after years of neglect- PetsOnBoard.com

For longtime animal lover Jamie Hulit, all it took was one look to fall in love with a yellow Labrador with a smooshed face named Beaux Tox (or Beaux for...

Deaf and Nearly Blind Dog Stays With 3-Year-Old Girl Overnight, Leads Rescuers to Her | PetsOnBoard.com

A 17-year-old blue heeler in Queensland, Australia is being hailed a hero after staying by the side of a 3-year-old girl who had been missing for more than 15 hours...

Vital Essentials Dog Food Recall | April 2018 PetsOnBoard.com

April 16, 2018 — Carnivore Meat Company of Green Bay, WI, is voluntarily recalling two of its Vital Essentials freeze-dried dog foods because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.What’s Recalled?Affected...

PetSmart under fire after another dog dies during grooming appointment – PetsOnBoard.com

The Today Show The nation’s largest pet store chain, PetSmart, is facing allegations of mistreating animals after several pet owners claimed that their dogs died or were injured during groomings....

Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend- PetsOnBoard.com

Recently, my wife and I went through one of the more excruciating experiences of our lives – the euthanasia of our beloved dog, Murphy. I remember making eye contact with...