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Many people who abandon dogs simply let them go and refuse to take them back. Some dump their pets in unfamiliar places so that the pet can't find their way ...

On June 14, Anna Aston was out walking a dog in Ollerton, England, when she spotted something unusual in the woods: a large pig and its litter of piglets. "I ...

On the morning of June 14, David and Jessica Aungst of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, got the fright of a lifetime when a bear attacked their dogs. The couple knows they live ...

In late June, many Americans look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July. But in late June in China, a different celebration takes place: the Lychee and Dog Meat Festival ...

There’s something about God’s creation that is so incredibly humbling to us humans. As societies grapple with conflict, culture wars and political battles, out in the wild, the circle of ...

Dogs have a knack for drawing people out of their shells. Whether they pose as good listeners for kids learning to read, friendly visitors at a hospital or simply quality ...

April 5 was a sad and distressing day for a family in a village outside of Spencerville, Ontario, who were abruptly forced to say goodbye to a family pet under ...

“Watch out for the cicadas."

Many times, dogs are specifically bred for high-stakes jobs. Protection dogs, K-9s and guide dogs are often from proven, respected lines. But that doesn't mean other dogs can't be good ...

Earlier this year, researchers in Paihia, New Zealand, spotted something interesting as they observed a mixed group of whales and dolphins swimming. There were several species present, but in a ...

Seven-year-old Matthew Patton of Calgary, Canada, has autism, but he has found much solace in his 7-month-old golden retriever, Tonka. Seeing how difficult it was for Matthew, who is nonverbal, ...

Seven-year-old Matthew Patton of Calgary, Canada, has autism, but he has found much solace in his 7-month-old golden retriever, Tonka. Seeing how difficult it was for Matthew, who is nonverbal, ...

Mica is a 10-year-old German shorthaired pointer and Labrador retriever mix. He's a distinguished gentleman with particular tastes, and as such, it's taken him quite a while to find his ...

Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. Rob Adamson from the town of St. Ives ...

Last week at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington, park-goers were treated to a horrifying sight. It's unclear what drew good Samaritans' attention to a bathroom at the park, but ...

Florida man. Alligator. Dog. The story almost writes itself -- but this time the Florida man's actions are more heroic than they are questionable, and the alligator ended up the ...