Pets

Two people are seen on camera luring the dog into the van, but police have now located the dog. 

A 14-year-old dog was taken from her front yard in Swampscott, Massachusetts, Tuesday morning before being found, police said, saying she’ll be reunited with her owners. Investigators released photos of a man and a woman seen on camera taking the 14-year-old hound mix, Trudy, from the home on Bates Road around 10 a.m. They were driving a white van....

A Northbridge man is mourning the death of his 11-month-old pet husky, fatally shot by an animal control officer.

Kirk Rumford’s beloved husky Odin was killed by a Northbridge animal control officer investigating a report of a coyote in the area.

A new bill making its way through New York City Council would take away at least one major stress for pet owners living in the city. The just-introduced legislation would allow people to use their own paid sick time to take of their pets when necessary.

MSPCA-Angell will waive adoption fees for dogs at all four of its shelters next week in an effort to make space for rescues arriving from hurricane-stricken areas down south. The organization has been working with three North Carolina shelters and other partners across the northeastern corridor to bring in supplies and offer medical care to pets and animals separated from…

Dog owners who like to wear Crocs can now match with their pups on walks and trips to the park.

Crocs announced Wednesday the launch of their first-ever line of shoes for dogs — in collaboration with BARK.

More people are abandoning their dogs, according to police in Malden, Massachusetts, who say they’ve noticed an uptick in cases in the last month. Dior, a young mixed-breed dog, is an example of the consequences. She’s in recovery after she was hit by a car on Salem Street last week. She suffered road rash, lacerations and abrasions from the...

Benny and Susanne Anguiano are looking for clues as to how their cat Rayne Beau made it all the way from Yellowstone National Park to Roseville, California.

The Animal Rescue League of Boston is Back with some new faces! Learn how you can prepare your home when thinking about adding a four-legged friend to your home. 

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What’s in a unique dog name? A whole lot of thought and care — and debate with fellow household members.

A missing cat is back home with his family tonight thanks to two employees at Logan International Airport. The cat was first spotted in a garage at the airport, according to the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL). The employees contacted ARL but when they realized the feline was friendly, they corraled him into a box to hand him off….

Take a look at how to make your pet an emotional support animal.

Monarrez was 28 and living with her parents in 2015 when Gizmo, then 2 years old, slipped past a faulty gate in the backyard of their home in Las Vegas.

The “Twisters” actor talked about his pup and becoming a dog parent on TODAY.

As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense heat waves become more common.

Wild Thang finally took home the crown after competing in the contest four previous times.

There are a number of options available to help aging pets and their caregivers, including hospice and palliative care, at-home euthanasia and a growing community of so-called pet death doulas. But navigating decisions around the end of their life can still feel overwhelming. Here are some ways you can take care of your pet and yourself.

New U.S. rules require all dogs coming into the U.S. to be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies.