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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

Tigger the cat just celebrated his 22nd birthday wearing a dapper bow tie and festive hat — and sharing a three-meat cake with a feline brother named Stuart.Tigger was lovingly tended to by his adoptive parents, former Baltimore Ravens cheerleader Adriene Buisch and her boyfriend, Michael Trentadue, who are determined to make every remaining day […]

Tired of tying your dog up outside while running errands? Wish you could park your dog, like you park your car?That was Chelsea Brownridge’s problem when she moved from North Carolina to NEW YORK with her own pup, Winston, and realized dog ownership was tougher in the city than in the suburbs. The result: Dog […]

The 23 best holiday gifts for the family dogThese items were hand-picked by our editorial team because we love them – and we hope you do, too. TODAY has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by TODAY. 1. Hither […]

Mark Woods of Cornwall, England, loved his 18-year-old whippet named Walnut. So when it came time to put his beloved puppy down, he wanted to do something special on their last day together. Woods decided on a final walk along the beach.Walnut came into Woods’ life when he was 35 years old. “I was searching […]

Following a dizzying two-year period in which he lost his eyesight in an explosion in Afghanistan and then came back to become a Paralympic gold medalist, Navy veteran Brad Snyder decided he wanted to adopt a service dog.Gizzy, his German shepherd, has been with him since 2013 in his inspiring journey from being rendered blind […]

What comes to mind when you think of a bachelor party? Whiskey? Poker? Something a little more PG-13?How about … puppies?Specifically, these puppies:When a group of eight men from Vicksburg, Michigan, took a five-day trip to Tennessee to celebrate groom-to-be Mitchel Craddock, they weren’t expecting any crashers. But when a dirty, painfully thin stray dog […]

When a dog’s family was evicted about a month ago, their belongings were put out on the curb. Their dog, Boo, was put out, too.Later, said Dustin Oliver, the family “came back and took what they wanted, and left behind what they didn’t. Including Boo.”Detroit Youth & Dog RescueThis heartbreaking image of “Boo” sleeping with […]

The Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center was among more than 50 shelters across the state participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” free adoption event Approximately 30 dogs and 32 cats were adopted out to local families at this year’s event, with several hundred more dogs, cats, and other animals […]

Halloween can be the spookiest night of the year, but keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky. The ASPCA recommends taking these simple, common sense precautions to keep your pet happy and healthy all the way to November 1.Stash the TreatsThe candy bowl is for trick-or-treaters, not Scruffy or Fluffy. Several popular Halloween […]

Halloween can be a festive and fun time for children and families. But for pets? Let’s face it, it can be a downright nightmare. Forgo the stress and dangers this year by following these 10 easy tips. 1. Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets.All forms of chocolate — especially baking or dark chocolate — can […]

When Benedict was rescued last year, he was suffering from an untreated parasite that left him very weak and rendered his back legs useless. This summer, the 2-year-old goat received a very special gift — his very own wheelchair! Source: Benedict the goat rolls around in custom wheelchair – TODAY.com