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The ‘World's Ugliest Dog' contest has announced its 2024 winner
Wild Thang finally took home the crown after competing in the contest four previous times.
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How ‘Mega' was one SPCA's adoption event? Check out how many pets found homes
From sheltered to cherished, pets at local shelters find homes with families. Read to find out how you can adopt your own loving animal today.
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Hundreds of dogs, cats find new homes at Brandywine Valley SPCA's Mega Adoption Event
The Brandywine Valley SPCA says its Mega Adoption event over the weekend was a big success and they are keeping discounted adoption fees going through the week in hopes of finding more homes for animals in the shelter.
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Saying goodbye: How to navigate the end of your pet's life
There are a number of options available to help aging pets and their caregivers, including hospice and palliative care, at-home euthanasia and a growing community of so-called pet death doulas. But navigating decisions around the end of their life can still feel overwhelming. Here are some ways you can take care of your pet and yourself.
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‘Preventable mistake': Virginia dog owner says prescription mix-up killed pet
A Virginia woman mourning the death of her dog says a veterinarian prescribed one medication, a pharmacy provided another and her longtime companion died within days.
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Heartbreaking video shows dog chasing after owner's car after being dumped on street
A social media post of a small Bull Terrier mix desperately chasing its owner’s car struck a chord with dog lovers in Long Beach.
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A rare fungal infection was found in two cats in Kansas. The vet tech also got sick.
The report comes as the CDC is keeping an eye on the spread of a similar fungal infection in South America that’s far more contagious.
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Couple goes viral for incredible ‘cat paradise' home transformation
A Canadian couple is going viral for turning half their home into a cat paradise for their favorite furry companions Jake and Jupiter, including a fully decked out “catio” with different rooms and themes.
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French bulldogs chosen the most popular US breed for second year
French bulldogs, or frenchies, continued to be the most commonly registered purebred dogs in 2023, according to the American Kennel Club ranking released on Wednesday.
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French bulldogs remain the most popular dog breed in the US
The American Kennel Club says French bulldogs are still the United States’ most commonly registered purebreds.
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What's the latest with the mystery dog illness that starts with a cough? What to know
Cases have been reported in Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California and more.
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Purina says its pet food is safe as allegations about sick animals multiply on social media
Purina said an investigation found no issue with its pet food. But some pet owners still think the products caused their dogs or cats to become ill or die.
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Why giant goldfish are storming America's Great Lakes
Goldfish measuring more than a foot long are becoming a more common sight in freshwater lakes across the country. Careless pet owners are to blame, experts say.
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A potentially fatal mystery illness in dogs is spreading in the US. It starts with a cough
A mysterious and potentially fatal respiratory illness in dogs has been reported in several states across the country, as veterinarians continue to search for what may be causing the condition that has killed some dogs.
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These are the holiday food that your pets shouldn't eat — and ones they can
There are numerous foods that are harmful to your pets. Here is a list of what your furry four-legged pals can and cannot eat.
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Study says pet owners love dogs more than cats
The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and questioned more than 2,000 pet owners in Europe.
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2-year-old girl lost in the woods found asleep using family dog as a pillow
Police say a 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with two family dogs was found hours later asleep in the woods using one of the canines as a furry pillow.
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Clear The Shelters celebrates 1 million pet adoptions
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative has now resulted in more than one million adoptions since 2015.
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Clear The Shelters has now helped rescue more than 1 million animals
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters initiative has surpassed 1 million animals rescued after 157,000 animals found new homes in 2023.
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FDA pet food investigation: What to know about diet-related heart disease
At least 1,382 cases of heart damage, possibly diet related, have been reported in dogs, although veterinary researchers believe the problem could be more widespread than the numbers suggest.