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A stray chihuahua roams through a neighborhood unattended in Oakland, Calif. on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. A growing population of stray chihuahuas are roaming throughout the city. Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle Buy this photo On Friday afternoon, a little brown Chihuahua trotted purposefully down an East Oakland residential street – wearing a collar, looking […]

Gordo Dog

CULVER CITY, Calif. (KABC) — “Gordo,” a little dog that became a victim, then a celebrity after a wild high-speed police pursuit through South L.A. Wednesday night, had his hind leg successfully operated on Thursday afternoon. Gordo was injured when a stolen van ran him over on 87th Street between Wadsworth and Hooper avenues Wednesday […]

Another tenant, Kelly McAdarra, 29, said she learned of the fire while driving home. Her first — and only — worries were for her cats, Icarus and Colossus. Upon arrival, she learned Wilkes-Barre firefighters rescued the cats and provided them oxygen to save their lives. via Unconscious man rescued from W-B fire – News – […]

Public safety is important and, of course, some dogs can be dangerous, but come on now — it IS possible to protect public safety without taking sweet, well-trained dogs away from their owners for no reason. Let’s be compassionate, listen to the science, and stop writing off entire breeds as inherently mean. They deserve better […]

September is National Preparedness Month, and the ASPCAhas information that can help you prepare for a natural disaster or emergency before it strikes. Here are some things you can do this month to help your pets weather a storm – or an earthquake. Download the ASPCA Mobile App. The new app allows users to store […]

what allergy biting and scratching can do. bald spots on dog(Photo: Dr. Andress) For dogs that aren’t allergic, the change in season provides an opportunity for better health. “You spent the summer inside the AC. It was too hot for a walk. With the cooler temperatures you need to get out and exercise your dog. […]

Photo: Associated Press OTSEGO, Mich. – Zeus, the Great Dane who held the Guinness World Record for being the world’s tallest dog, has died. The dog, whom owner Kevin Doorlag of Otsego, Michigan, described as a “gentle giant,” stood 44 inches tall and was 7-foot-4 when he stood on his hind legs. Zeus died Sept. […]

Hannah Johnson, University of Bristol The effect of movies featuring dogs on the popularity of dog breeds can last up to ten years and is correlated with the general success of the movies, according to new research from the University of Bristol, the City University of New York, and Western Carolina University. The study, published […]

Let’s face it, hotels really have gone to the dogs. (Photo: Plush Studios/Vetta/Getty Images) There’s no doubt about it — today’s pets are spoiled. Sometimes we spoil our furry babies more than we spoil our children. Traveling is no exception. From doggie massages to organic treats to a pet psychic, these are some of the […]

MIDDLETOWN >> Middletown Fire will be accepting two new pet oxygen mask kits in October. According to Middletown citizen Patty Twiss, the idea came to her after seeing an article about how the masks can save the lives of dogs and cats involved in fires. “I got in touch with the Connecticut Vet Association,” Twiss […]

CPR might not be the first thing that comes to mind when pet owners think of caring for Fido or Fluffy, but it could save the life of man’s best friend. Denise Fleck, a longtime animal care instructor and author, said there are a number of things pet owners can do to increase the lifespan […]