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‘An Emotional Rollercoaster': Dog Home Safe After Being Stolen With Family Car
It’s a reunion that came together with a lot of help and a little luck, but before that, it was a race to find Harley.
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Your Pet Could Be in the Next Cadbury Bunny Commercial
Cadbury, one of the largest chocolate brands, is inviting pet owners to enter the third annual Cadbury Bunny Tryouts.
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Filet for Fido: Pet Food's Growing Carbon Paw Print
A Bay Area environmental research center suggests our pets could be a significant contributor to climate change — and says the fix could be easier than we think.
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Loyal Dog Waits Days Outside Hospital for Owner
A dog in Turkey followed an ambulance which was taking his owner to the hospital and sat outside for days waiting for his owner to be released.
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Doggie Desserts: Ben & Jerry's Enters the Pet Food Business
Ben & Jerry’s isn’t just for people anymore. The venerable Vermont ice cream company said Monday it’s introducing a line of frozen dog treats, its first foray into the lucrative pet food market. Doggie Desserts, sold in 4-ounce cups, go on sale in U.S. groceries and pet stores later this month. The treats are made with a base of...
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Changes, Challenges: the Not-So-Secret Life of Pandemic Pets
Ten months into quarantines and working from home because of the pandemic, household pets’ lives and relationships with humans have in many cases changed, and not always for the better.
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Left Behind: How to Prepare Pets for a Post-Pandemic Life
Sometime in 2021, for many in the United States more than a year after pandemic restrictions began, most American workers and students will return to campuses, offices and other workplaces. Left behind will be pets who have become accustomed to humans staying home with them.
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Meet the Highly Trained Super-Security Dogs That Can Cost as Much as $230,000
The super-rich take security very seriously, and they’re willing to spend a fortune to feel safe. In some cases, that means investing in highly trained super-dogs that cost more than a house. With a single command, these four-legged bodyguards can go from cute and cuddly to a bad guy’s worst nightmare, and the price of this unique protection can cost...
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Pampered Pets: Americans Spend Big on Furry Friends
More Americans welcomed furry additions to their families this year, and many of those new pet parents are planning to give them a very merry first Christmas. NBC’s Liz McLaughlin reports.
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The Pet Business Is Booming as Americans Spend More on Their Animals While They Work From Home
With the spike in pet adoptions during the coronavirus pandemic, pet businesses, big and small, are experiencing a spike in sales.
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K9s for Warriors: Matching Veterans With PTSD With Man's Best Friend
Dogs have been man’s best friend for thousands of years. And they have one of man’s most important jobs – serving our nation’s heroes. Rory Diamond is the CEO of K9s for Warriors, an organization that places service dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD or other trauma.
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US Tightens Definition of Service Animals Allowed on Planes
Say goodbye to emotional-support animals in airplane cabins
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US Changes Definition of Service Animals Allowed on Planes
The Department of Transportation issued a new rule Wednesday that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be considered service animals.
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Thanksgiving Foods You Shouldn't Feed Your Cats and Dogs
Holiday dinner spreads can carry many potential risks for your pets. Here are the foods that should never be fed as scraps
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Bunny the ‘Talking' Dog Is Amazing Millions of Fans on TikTok
Millions on TikTok are fascinated by a Sheepadoodle named Bunny, who is using a soundboard to “talk.” Bunny’s owner, Alexis Devine, joined LX News to share how her 15-month-old pup became involved in budding research into animal cognition and what she has discovered along the way.
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Beyond Dog Food: Walmart Adds Pet Insurance as Animal Adoptions Soar During Pandemic
The big-box retailer is expanding its pet category by offering insurance through Petplan and connecting people to sitters or dog walkers through Rover.
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Why You Shouldn't Use a Laser Pointer to Play With Your Cat
People often use laser pointers to play with their cats, but it may not be the best way to have fun with your cat. Certified cat behavior consultant Marilyn Krieger explains why.
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Why Tamron Hall Is Partnering With Purina in Fight Against Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Emmy winner Tamron Hall is partnering with Purina to increase the number of pet friendly domestic abuse shelters in the country.
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Fox Chase's ‘Paws for the Cause' Becomes a Monthlong Fundraising Event
Dr. David Y.T. Chen of Fox Chase Cancer Center shares details with NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante about the virtual Paws for the Cause dog walk that is giving pet owners the chance to donate to cancer research over the next month.
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How To Keep Your Dog Safe on Halloween
There are a lot of ways dogs can get hurt or sick on Halloween. Here are some tips on keeping them safe.