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David Kareken and his family didn’t have much of a reason to be wary of water — even when huge rapids were involved. After all, he and his wife met as raft guides and kayak instructors in North Carolina, and they take their son, Zachary, on regular back-country camping trips. But on their most recent […]

Thunderstorms can strike fear in the heart of even the most normally laidback dog or cat. And what many pet parents don’t realize is it’s not just the loud clap of thunder that generates a fear response in phobic pets. Lightning, wind, rain, dark skies, changes in barometric pressure, and even odors can trigger a […]

t’s hard to watch our pets age and a trip to the vet can be stressful. Now, there’s a new option to help pets live out their final years in comfort. Bella isn’t getting around quite like she used to The 13-year-old. 58-pound pit bull has been part of the Lynch family since she was 13-weeks-old. But, […]

Thousands of animal are now in forever homes thanks to NBCUniversal’s Second Annual Clear the Shelters adoption campaign. Due to the work of over 40 local NBC and Telemundo stations, hundreds of shelters nationwide and thousands of adopters, over 20,000 pets were placed through Clear the Shelters’ adoption event on July 23. Combine this number with the all […]

He loves snuggling with kittens. He loves cuddling with toddlers. He loves having his belly rubbed by middle school kids. The 11-year-old dog is so docile and affectionate with everyone he meets that it’s baffling to contemplate how his life began.BarkPostRescued dog Cherry Garcia relishes the time he gets to spend with the family who […]

Many things were getting in the way of one adorable sheepdog’s efforts to climb into a chair, not the least of which was just being too darn fluffy.Rocco, a 1-year-old sheepdog, was caught struggling to figure out how a chair works as he attempted to tackle the situation from the backside of the seat instead […]

Pet safety tips:• Keep pets indoors.• Provide pets access to cool water at all times, whether indoors or out.• Never chain your pet; if they get tangled up, it will be difficult for them to access shade or water.• Do not exercise your pet during the sweltering afternoon heat (hot pavement will burn a dog’s paws). If you are planning to walk your […]

When Robert Kugler’s dog was diagnosed with cancer, he was given two options: amputate her leg or put her down. That is, until Kugler came up with a third option.Even though Kugler’s canine companion of nine years, Bella, was only given three to six months to live, he made the tough call of having doctors […]

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Any pet owner who’s imbued their furry or feathered friends with deep thoughts and mysterious intentions will relate to the imagination behind “The Secret Life of Pets.” It may not have the emotional resonance of a Pixar movie, but with its playful premise, endearing performances and outstanding score by Alexandre Desplat, “Pets” is fun, family […]

July Fourth Fireworks: Awesome for Humans, Terrifying for PetsTips for keeping your dogs, cats and other pets safe and happy during summer celebrationsLoud noises can terrify pets, so don’t include them when celebrations will include fireworks. The HSUS.Many people enjoy the booming sounds and flashing lights of fireworks, but they can be terrifying and overwhelming […]

In a YouTube video posted by the International Rhino Foundation, a Sumatran rhino and rhino calf are seen rolling about and enjoying some cool mud.The calf was born in May and belongs to one of the five remaining species of rhinos, according to the foundation.We love this little one!But as the little calf splashes in […]

In a video posted by YouTube user Maymo, two adorable baby goats are having a blast jumping (or trying to jump) on a velvet green couch. The video of what may be the world’s cutest fail has collected more than 1,300 views since it was posted Friday morning.RELATED: Black rhino charges jeep at Kruger National […]

When Marc Richardson of the North Yorkshire Police returned from leave to pick up dogs Dutch and Bailey, the two leapt for joy — literally. Forget “man’s best friend.” This one’s more like “man’s absolute best-est friend forever and ever.” When Marc Richardson of the North Yorkshire Police in England came back from leave after […]

NBC anchor ‘apologizes’ to dog he found crying in a hot car Jun. 13, 2016 at 5:55 PMScott StumpTODAYadvertisementSponsored Links From the WebThis Service in Scranton is Changing the Way People Cook at HomeHelloFreshThe Open Source “”Code”” That Saved the WorldMicrosoft  by Taboola More from TODAY.comMan breaks car window to rescue dog trapped in sweltering heatThe dangers of […]

You’ve got to do something to celebrate the 1-month birthday of a baby elephant, right?So why not stick with a tried-and-true party theme? Say, the classic baby shower?That must have been the thinking behind this elephant soiree hosted by the Wildlife Reserves Singapore. The fact that baby showers normally happen before said baby’s birth is […]

He strikes when no one is around and there are adorable dogs to be hugged.The hugging bandit was first spotted when Louisiana mom Hollie Mallet was looking at footage from the surveillance camera in her family’s garage. She saw a young boy sprint from his bike into their home for a drive-by hugging of their […]

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but sometimes, man has to return the favor.When Sunny’s left paw had to be amputated because of a tumor, the dog was given a prosthetic one in its place. But the golden retriever proved too big (and cunning) for his new limb, which kept breaking.So Don Chernoff, his owner, […]

“Ideally, pets should be groomed every four to six weeks. The hair follicle releases the hair about every 21 days, and so in order to prevent matting and excessive undercoat, four to six weeks is a good amount of time,” groomer Teresa Black explained.More News HeadlinesPet dangers in backyards across HoustonNew food truck caters to […]

A visitor who recorded the moments after a 3-year-old boy fell into a gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo said the ape appeared to be protecting the child before being shot, NBC News reported. “I don’t know if the screaming did it or too many people hanging on the edge, if he thought we were coming […]