Growing up with a pet dog may lower risk of schizophrenia later in life, study suggests
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Adorable video shows polar bear struggling to open Christmas presents
Snow Lilly the polar bear from the Milwuakee County Zoo, was much too eager to see what Santa brought her for Christmas, but had a tough time opening her presents.
Snow Lilly the polar bear from the Milwuakee County Zoo, was much too eager to see what Santa brought her for Christmas, but had a tough time opening her presents.
Pet Project: Rupert from West LA Shelter
Meet Rupert! At 9-years-old he has lots of energy and enjoys long walks and playing with other dogs. Rupert is looking for a forever home and wants to join your family this winter. For information head to LAAnimalservices.com or call 213-485-0394.
Meet Rupert! At 9-years-old he has lots of energy and enjoys long walks and playing with other dogs. Rupert is looking for a forever home and wants to join your family this winter. For information head to LAAnimalservices.com or call 213-485-0394.
Dogs can count, especially when it comes to treats: study
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
Sea lion pup jumps from Aliso Beach footbridge onto coast highway
A 33-pound sea lion pup made a big jump from a footbridge on Aliso Beach to the northbound lanes of Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
A 33-pound sea lion pup made a big jump from a footbridge on Aliso Beach to the northbound lanes of Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
'Baby' finds forever home after being only pet left at adoption event
The Arizona Humane Society says Baby the Pitbull Terrier has found her forever home after she was the only pet left after their holiday adoption event.
The Arizona Humane Society says Baby the Pitbull Terrier has found her forever home after she was the only pet left after their holiday adoption event.
Pet Project: Hansel from Michelson Found Animals Adopt and Shop
Hansel is a 4-year-old Chihuahua mix looking for his forever home! He is shy at first but a very sweet loving boy once he warms up to you. He also does great with other dogs! For more information, visit adoptandshop.org or call 310-933-6863.
Hansel is a 4-year-old Chihuahua mix looking for his forever home! He is shy at first but a very sweet loving boy once he warms up to you. He also does great with other dogs! For more information, visit adoptandshop.org or call 310-933-6863.
UK Labrador has life-saving surgery after eating more than 30 gingerbread Christmas decorations
A 7-year-old Labrador in England needed emergency surgery over the weekend after he swallowed more than 30 gingerbread Christmas tree decorations.
A 7-year-old Labrador in England needed emergency surgery over the weekend after he swallowed more than 30 gingerbread Christmas tree decorations.
VIDEO: Carriage driver kicks horse in head, calls it 'lazy' after it collapses on street, witness says
"He kept calling her a stupid f***ing lazy b****. And swearing at me," Krista Knight said.
"He kept calling her a stupid f***ing lazy b****. And swearing at me," Krista Knight said.
California woman offers $7K reward, flies plane banner to find her stolen dog
A San Francisco woman is offering a $7,000 reward for her blue-eyed miniature Australian Shepherd stolen from outside a grocery store. She has hired a plane to fly a banner over the city in hopes of finding him.
A San Francisco woman is offering a $7,000 reward for her blue-eyed miniature Australian Shepherd stolen from outside a grocery store. She has hired a plane to fly a banner over the city in hopes of finding him.
Pet Project: Mr. Universe from Best Friends Animal Society
Mr. Universe is a 2-month-old tabby kitten looking for his forever home! He is sweet, fluffy, fun -- and only $25 to adopt! For more information, visit bestfriendsla.org or call 818-643-3989.
Mr. Universe is a 2-month-old tabby kitten looking for his forever home! He is sweet, fluffy, fun -- and only $25 to adopt! For more information, visit bestfriendsla.org or call 818-643-3989.
Pet Project: Hershey from Mutt Match LA
Hershey is a 1-1.5-year-old terrier mix looking for her forever home! She is very sweet, playful, social and an all-around happy pup! For more information, visit muttmatchla.org or call 323-839-2980.
Hershey is a 1-1.5-year-old terrier mix looking for her forever home! She is very sweet, playful, social and an all-around happy pup! For more information, visit muttmatchla.org or call 323-839-2980.
African grey parrot shows off unique artistic skills with 'one-of-a-kind snowflakes'
Smokey, an African grey parrot under protective custody at the Humane Society of Ventura County (HSVC), is showing off his unique and creative skills just in time for Christmas.
Smokey, an African grey parrot under protective custody at the Humane Society of Ventura County (HSVC), is showing off his unique and creative skills just in time for Christmas.
CDC investigating outbreak of drug-resistant infections linked to contact with pet store puppies
More than two dozen people from 13 states were reported to be infected with multi-drug-resistant infections, with the outbreak being linked to puppies purchased from pet stores, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than two dozen people from 13 states were reported to be infected with multi-drug-resistant infections, with the outbreak being linked to puppies purchased from pet stores, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pet Project: Lady Bowie from spcaLA
Lady Bowie is a 5-month-old calico kitten looking for her forever home! She enjoys cuddling and becomes a purr machine when you pet her. You can meet her at the spcaLA Pet Adoption Center located at 5026 W Jefferson Blvd weekdays after 10 a.m. For more information, visit spcaLA.com or call 323-730-5300.
Lady Bowie is a 5-month-old calico kitten looking for her forever home! She enjoys cuddling and becomes a purr machine when you pet her. You can meet her at the spcaLA Pet Adoption Center located at 5026 W Jefferson Blvd weekdays after 10 a.m. For more information, visit spcaLA.com or call 323-730-5300.
Costa Mesa man, pet opossum booted from JetBlue flight
A Costa Mesa man and his pet opossum were booted from a JetBlue flight in Austin, Texas leaving them stranded.
A Costa Mesa man and his pet opossum were booted from a JetBlue flight in Austin, Texas leaving them stranded.
Kitten stranded on busy 91 freeway in Riverside saved by CHP officer
A California Highway Patrol officer is being hailed a hero Tuesday for saving a kitten from getting run over on the 91 Freeway in Riverside.
A California Highway Patrol officer is being hailed a hero Tuesday for saving a kitten from getting run over on the 91 Freeway in Riverside.
Pet Project: Auggie from Karma Rescue
Auggie is a Jack Russell Terrier mix who is estimated to be 3-years-old. Although small, this boy has a huge personality. He is obedience trained, very active and can chill with his human for a movie night. He prefers to be the only pet, but his personality will fill your home with all the love you need. Contact Shannon at 310-512-RUFF or visit karmarescue.org.
Auggie is a Jack Russell Terrier mix who is estimated to be 3-years-old. Although small, this boy has a huge personality. He is obedience trained, very active and can chill with his human for a movie night. He prefers to be the only pet, but his personality will fill your home with all the love you need. Contact Shannon at 310-512-RUFF or visit karmarescue.org.
Cutting down a Christmas tree? Clinic warns ‘check your pets and selves’ after tick found in family’s home
While it’s uncommon for ticks to be found on Christmas trees, an animal clinic in Canada is warning families to check their pets and selves when cutting down a tree.
While it’s uncommon for ticks to be found on Christmas trees, an animal clinic in Canada is warning families to check their pets and selves when cutting down a tree.
Service dog overjoyed to meet Dug from Disney’s movie ‘Up’ in adorable video
This service dog meeting Dug from the Disney movie ‘Up’ will melt your heart.
This service dog meeting Dug from the Disney movie ‘Up’ will melt your heart.