As thousands of U.S. homeowners face foreclosure, countless pets are facing an uncertain future.  Nationwide, animal shelters report a sharp increase in the number of dogs and cats who are surre...

  Animals have been prominent in art since prehistoric people started painting them on cave walls. Early writers like Aesop carried on the tradition by creating a long line of talking creatures w...

Gus, a one-eyed, three-legged Chinese crested from St. Petersburg, Fla., has a new distinguishing characteristic: World's Ugliest Dog.  According to an Associated Press report, Gus won the World'...

  Is the economy nipping at your wallet? Make your pet budget go further with these handy tips:  - Keep dry food fresh and pest-free by storing in air tight containers. - Invest in canned fo...

Here's a look at dogs who've gone down in history!   Pavlov's Dogs: Pavlov's dogs are best known for their help in the discovery of the phenomenon now known as classical conditioning.   Pal:...

The stereotype of the 1930s "dog catcher" is as outdated as silent movies. Animal Control officers, or ACOs, are professional men and women who work for your local government, protecting the...

If you witnessed animal abuse, would you know what to do?   Most people feel powerless when they see an animal in need. They wonder who to call to get help for a pet that has no access to food, ...

Dog parks are more than just places for your pampered pooch to burn off some steam and calories. Within the chain link confines of dog parks, you can find camaraderie, exercise, laughter, fun and of c...