Before you read further, stop and take a good look at your dog’s nose. It isn’t just cold and wet, it is one of nature’s ...

Dogs and cats who prey on their pet parents after death are often trapped in their homes for days or weeks before their ...

Marine animals that were sickened by the bloom washed ashore from Malibu to Long Beach coasts. The algae, which can build up ...

Dogs can reliably smell when people experience acute stress. They do this by detecting subtle chemical changes in human sweat ...

By choosing the white-tailed deer as the state animal, Pennsylvanians recognized its important role in the state's history ...

The proposal was sent out to legislators to raise awareness about animal welfare. But some dog walkers question its practicality.

Dear Cathy, Five months ago we adopted a two-year-old year rescue that looks to be a German Pinscher and Dachshund mix. The ...

Northeast Florida animal shelters feature a variety of dogs and cats available for adoptions. Here are eight this week.

"I noticed I was laughing again. I reached for her next to me when I worked. I was sleeping better. I was telling stories ...

When danger approaches, many creatures seem to follow the ancient proverb that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Researchers have recently been finding subtle ways that animals communicate with ...

You tugged on your mommy’s sweater and pointed at me, and I barked and jumped, rolled and wiggled my tail to get your attention. When they handed me to you, I knew that we were going to be best ...

Dec. 4 (UPI) --There are many persuasive reasons to love animals: they can be cute, cuddly and occasionally even hilarious. But sometimes even the most precious pets and winsome wildlife can find ...