A Veterinarian Explains the Logic of the Dog Years Equation for Pets
... how old do you think my dog is in dog years?” is a question I hear on a regular basis. People love to anthropomorphize pets, attributing human characteristics to them. And most of us want to exten...
Owner of euthanized dog whose story went viral says animal was old, but neighbor should not have put it down
Mary Pierce of Fox Lake wants to tell people that her dog Orion, a miniature Greyhound, was not malnourished or abused, after the dog’s condition became a social media sensation this week. “I’m not a ...
Goofy (And Sweet) Animals Doing Goofy (And Sweet) Animal Things
Readers can't seem to get enough of them, evidenced by the popularity of the Patch Pets Facebook Page. We've sorted through our 1,200-plus local Patches to compile some of your favorite animal stories ...
L.A. Animal Shelters Slashing Prices on Dog, Cat Adoptions
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Adoption fees for dogs and cats are being cut in half this weekend at Los Angeles' six animal shelters, which are filled to capacity. -- Kittens (4 months and under) . The summe...
East Falmouth man charged with cruelty for throwing dog from Onset bridge
WAREHAM — A 51-year-old East Falmouth man has been charged with animal cruelty for tossing a dog from the Stonebridge in Onset into the water from a height of more than 12 feet for fun, which was caug...
Dog found emaciated and covered in tar prompts fund raising competition to find him a name
The young English Setter, who is around 18 months old, shocked vets who said they have never seen a dog so skinny and still alive. The animal was found when he wandered into a workers hut at the side ...
Six days in jail for woman who abandoned adopted dog
The investigation began in late May after Price’s landlord at her Northridge condo found the carcass of an adult black and brown dog. Animal control officials said Price adopted a 12-week old brown an...
Is Your Dog a Prisoner in Her Own Home?
If you’re thinking of adopting a dog for your own companionship, but your work schedule or other obligations would require leaving the animal at home—without companionship—how is that fair? It’s not u...
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