At least 12 dogs a day face being put to sleep because owners fail to update their microchip details. Around 37,000 lost and abandoned mutts were taken in by local kennels last year according to figures by Dogs Trust. One in eight of the 37,000 ...

A picture of an abandoned dog left “frozen with fear” has been shared over 120,000 times to highlight the plight of animals left in shelters. Tammy Graves from North Carolina set up The Haley Graves Organisation to look after and rescue abando...

For generations of pet owners, feeding bones to their dogs has seemed as natural and healthy as letting them run free across fields and meadows. But vets are now warning people not to give their dog a bone, because it could kill them. The Brit...

An abandoned puppy was rescued from a garbage pile in Ireland after being discovered by another dog and its owner. The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shared a photo of the approximately week-old puppy named Autumn, whi...

The food crisis has forced Venezuelans, unable to feed even their own families, to abandon their pet pedigree dogs on the streets to starve to death. The country, run by a hard-line left-wing government, has been ravaged by a food crisis and th...

A dog registered as a boxer has killed a woman in Montreal, so the mayor is calling for a ban on pit bulls. This would be amusing, if it weren’t so predictable and depressing: in few areas of public policy do you encounter thinking this rout...

A dog is said to be a man’s best friend and a good best friend deserves to have a good name. Since there are thousands of possible names to choose from, this task may be actually be harder than it sounds. With this number of names to decide on fro...

There are many ways to create the best diet for your dog. Keep in mind that it's better to not give your pet any food, as it could cause issues with its digestion. Furthermore, make sure that fresh water is always available to your puppy, so neve...

Owning a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences in the world, offering plenty of fun and timeless memories. Dogs are more than pets: they’re friends, companions and loved ones who stand by us in the most trying of circumstances and they de...

If you are a new dog owner or soon to become one, then congratulations! You are about to enjoy many years of loving bond with your new pet friend. Not to mention all the surprising health benefits you will have. Now, an important element of bein...

Everyone wants a friendly dog, who they can take places and introduce to many people. Having an aggressive dog can cause a whole sort of problems, including the possibility of bites. While it is difficult to force a change in personality, there ar...

If you’re somebody who suffers from allergies, you may think that it’s impossible for you to live with a dog in your home. However, even the most allergy-prone sufferers can still own a pet with minimal symptoms. This can be done by finding a dog ...

Following the Integrative Approach Your pet is your animal friend; and it is very essential that you familiarize yourself with their healthcare needs. It’s time to acknowledge the fact that you have volunteered to take responsibility of a life, an...