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Meet Bella, the 5-legged dog up for adoption

Bella, a six-month-old puppy up for adoption, was born with a congenital condition and has five instead of four legs.
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Bella, a six-month-old puppy, was born with dimelia, a congenital condition that has resulted in her having five legs.
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Meet Bella, the 5-legged puppy up for adoption

Bella has a very rare condition known as dimelia.
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VIDEO: Meet Bella, the 5-legged puppy up for adoption
April 26, 2024 at 8:36 PM

This golden retriever made adorable entrance as ring bearer at his owner's wedding

With his tail wagging, Pancakes couldn't seem more excited about his two humans getting married.
April 26, 2024 at 8:36 PM
VIDEO: This golden retriever made adorable entrance as ring bearer at his owner's wedding
April 23, 2024 at 7:39 PM

This cat showed up at a police station. Now he's part of the force as ‘Officer Donut’

The Kentwood Police Department in Michigan took in Donut for a year, making him the leader of their "feline unit." Now, he's going to his forever home.
April 23, 2024 at 7:39 PM
VIDEO: This cat showed up at a police station. Now he's part of the force as ‘Officer Donut’
April 23, 2024 at 6:19 PM

Ways that pets can help with stress and mental health

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton talks about how animals can lower anxiety and increase productivity.
April 23, 2024 at 6:19 PM
VIDEO: Ways that pets can help with stress and mental health
April 23, 2024 at 3:01 PM

What to know about dog adoption

The CEO and volunteers from Associated Humane Societies stop by with its adoptable dogs and share how people can contribute to their local shelters.
April 23, 2024 at 3:01 PM
VIDEO: What to know about dog adoption
April 23, 2024 at 12:45 PM

South Korean sentenced to 14 months in jail for killing 76 cats

A South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one of the country's the most gruesome cases of animal cruelty in recent years
April 23, 2024 at 12:45 PM
April 23, 2024 at 2:18 AM

Deaf and blind puppy has ‘great love story’ with her human dad

Sheridan Wright captured her husband Erik and their puppy Nellie falling deeper in love by the day.
April 23, 2024 at 2:18 AM
VIDEO: Deaf and blind puppy has ‘great love story’ with her human dad
April 18, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Watch this dog that can solve math problems with her paw

Luna, a mini cockapoo, has a unique talent for solving math problems with help from her owner.
April 18, 2024 at 8:14 PM
VIDEO: Watch this dog that can solve math problems with her paw
April 18, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Dog that never went on walks without pregnant mom now won’t leave newborn baby behind

Just another reason we don’t deserve dogs
April 18, 2024 at 6:17 PM
VIDEO: Dog that never went on walks without pregnant mom now won’t leave newborn baby behind
April 16, 2024 at 8:55 PM

Dad speaks out after son's pet octopus gives birth to 50 babies

An Oklahoma father and son are going viral on TikTok documenting their adventures with a pet octopus and 50 octopus babies.
April 16, 2024 at 8:55 PM
The Clifford family seen here is from Edmond, Okla.
April 15, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Golden retrievers meet in honor of Boston Marathon beloved dogs

A group of golden retrievers and their owners came together for a meetup honoring the late Boston Marathon dogs Spencer and Penny.
April 15, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Golden retrievers and their owners gathered at Boston Common on April 14, 2024 for a “Golden Strong” meetup held in honor of the late Boston Marathon dog Spencer and his late canine sister Penny.
April 12, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Cesar Millan talks about how training dogs can make us better humans

Dog behaviorist Cesar Millan talks about the new season of "Better Human Better Dog" premiering Friday on Nat Geo.
April 12, 2024 at 3:40 PM
VIDEO: Cesar Millan talks about how training dogs can make us better humans
April 11, 2024 at 6:14 PM

These volunteers rescue stray dogs in Ukraine and find homes for them in the US

The nonprofit Transform A Street Dog began its Kyiv-based rescue operations in 2018 and hasn't slowed down since, despite regularly facing danger after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
April 11, 2024 at 6:14 PM
VIDEO: These volunteers rescue stray dogs in Ukraine and find homes for them in the US
1 month ago

This wheelchair assisted pup is so excited for her afternoon walk

Scooty was so excited to get her wheelchair attached to head outside for an afternoon walk!
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VIDEO: This wheelchair assisted pup is so excited for her afternoon walk
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Family reunited with missing dog after contacting drone team

A dog named Guinness was found safe by a search and rescue team after it went missing for two days after getting hit by a car.
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VIDEO: Family reunited with missing dog after contacting drone team
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Digital creator shares video of her dog staying with her during a seizure

Jaime Simpson said that despite feeling embarrassed to share a video of her having a seizure, she wanted to use it to raise awareness about epilepsy.
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VIDEO: Digital creator shares video of her dog staying with her during a seizure
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Kansas City Pet Projects vets save the life of abandoned dog

Horton the pit bull was found frozen and unresponsive, after urgent treatment by the dedicated vets, Horton survived and is now warm and happy in his forever home.
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VIDEO: Kansas City Pet Projects vets save the life of abandoned dog
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Rescue dog gets limo ride to new forever home

Chester, an adorable pit bull who was rescued by Ohio’s Euclid animal shelter, got to travel in style to his forever home.
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VIDEO: Rescue dog gets limo ride to new forever home
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Watch this little boy go down in huddle of puppy love

This 5-year-old from Poland was swept to the ground when he was playing tag with a group of Newfoundland pups but his smile shows he was living his best life.
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VIDEO: Watch this little boy go down in huddle of puppy love
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Dog found frozen and unresponsive in abandoned home finds a forever family

After a lot of love and care at the KC Pet Project in Kansas City, Horton found even more love at his new home.
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VIDEO: Dog found frozen and unresponsive in abandoned home finds a forever family
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Digital creator wants you to know there's more to her videos about her service dog

Ashton McGrady's videos of her service dog Forest often go viral but she wants everyone to know there is more to those viral moments.
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VIDEO: Digital creator wants you to know there's more to her videos about her service dog
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Senior dog is adopted after more than 700 days in shelter

Velcro, a 10-year-old dog with arthritis and special needs, was matched with Jeanette Finch-Walton by Austin Pets Alive! "Velcro has adopted me, I didn't adopt him," Finch-Walton said.
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VIDEO: Senior dog is adopted after more than 700 days in shelter
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Meet America’s most popular dogs

The American Kennel Club revealed the top dog breeds for 2023 on "GMA," according to its registration statistics.
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Non-profit Puppies Behind Bars transforms live

Incarcerated individuals are raising puppies to become service animals for veterans and first responders.
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VIDEO: Non-profit Puppies Behind Bars transforms live
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Golden retriever unimpressed by baby's hilarious antics

This golden retriever in Summerdale, Alabama, couldn't care less about the baby's nonstop laughter.
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VIDEO: Golden retriever unimpressed by baby's hilarious antics
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Mom and husky teach toddler to howl

"This is basically every morning at my house. Both dog and boy vying for attention!"
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VIDEO: Mom and husky teach toddler to howl
2 months ago

Interacting with dogs can have health benefits, study shows

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton discusses how interacting with dogs can reduce stress and promote relaxation and concentration.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Interacting with dogs can have health benefits, study shows
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Playing with dogs could make you happier, study finds

A new small study, published in the Plos One journal, suggests that playing with dogs can lead to stress reduction, stimulate brain activity and help with concentration.
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In this undated stock photo, a young golden retriever is playing with his owners.
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New study says interacting with dogs could make you happier

Interacting with dogs reduces stress and promotes relaxation and concentration, according to a study from South Korea.
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VIDEO: VIDEO: New study says interacting with dogs could make you happier
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This farm's golden retriever experience is a dog lover's dream destination

Golden Dog Farm offers a "happy" hour where guests can play with at least ten golden retrievers for 90 minutes.
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A "happy" of Butternut Goldens at Golden Dog Farm in Vermont.
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Agent rescues dog from swollen river in Peru

An agent in Peru sprang into action and got into the water to rescue a dog that was stranded in a swollen river.
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VIDEO: Agent rescues dog from swollen river in Peru
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Shelter dogs get treated to donuts for Polish holiday

DuPage County Animal Services in Illinois treated their adoptable shelter dogs to special donuts in observance of Pączki Day, a Polish-American tradition.
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VIDEO: Shelter dogs get treated to donuts for Polish holiday
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Golden retriever dog farm becoming a tourist hot spot in Vermont

ABC News' Will Reeve is in golden retriever heaven at Golden Dog Farm in Vermont.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Golden retriever dog farm becoming a tourist hot spot in Vermont
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Adorably patient dog doesn't realize sliding door to backyard is wide open

Proof that some barriers are imaginary.
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VIDEO: Adorably patient dog doesn't realize sliding door to backyard is wide open
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Meet Sir Indiana Bones, the cat patrolling an Oklahoma museum

ABC News’ Danny New introduces us to the patrol cat guarding Oklahoma City’s Museum of Osteology.
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VIDEO: Meet Sir Indiana Bones, the cat patrolling an Oklahoma museum
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Teacher says foster puppies help her students learn to read

A first grade teacher at Hanby Elementary School in Wilmington, Delaware, is connecting students with foster puppies, an initiative that is also encouraging kids to read.
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Brooke Hughes, a first-grade teacher at Hanby Elementary School in Wilmington, Del., started the Foster Tales Puppy Therapy program that encourages students to read to foster puppies.
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Obese golden retriever who couldn't stand gets new lease on life

Frannie the golden retriever has undergone an incredible transformation, losing 31 pounds in just two months.
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VIDEO: Golden Retriever who was obese and couldn't stand now loves chasing tennis balls
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How to keep pets safe in cold weather

Veterinarian Dr. Lisa Lippman shares some tips to keep pets safe in the winter.
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VIDEO: How to keep pets safe in cold weather
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Golden retriever turns living room couch into mud pit

Willow’s parents were pre-occupied with work meetings one rainy day. They soon realized that leaving the back door open for the dogs was a grave mistake.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Golden retriever turns living room couch into mud pit
3 months ago

French bulldog owners on edge as violent dognapping incidents on the rise

Pet owners across the country are becoming prime targets for thieves looking to snatch expensive French bulldogs, law enforcement and pet groups say.
3 months ago
Law enforcement and pet groups say there has been a rise in thefts of French bulldogs across the country.
3 months ago

Rare human case of bubonic plague in Oregon: How it spreads and what to know

The plague spreads to humans or animals through a bite from an infected flea or by contact with an animal sick with the disease, health officials say.
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Pet owner catches the bubonic plague from their cat in Oregon, officials say.
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The story behind the couple who adopted the cat that interrupted their wedding vows

Cara and Matt Hamdan are both self-proclaimed “cat people”, so they didn’t mind when a stray kitten stole the spotlight during Matt’s wedding vows. Little did they know they’d end up adopting her.
3 months ago
VIDEO: The story behind the couple who adopted the cat that interrupted their wedding vows
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Newlyweds adopt cat who crashed wedding after venue assists in adoption

A newlywed couple recently adopted the cat months after the same animal interrupted their wedding vows.
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Daisy and Gatsby are now both part of the Hamdan family.
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Cuteness reigns supreme at 20th annual Puppy Bowl

A record 131 adoptable puppies from 73 shelters nationwide competed in this year’s big game.
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VIDEO: Cuteness reigns supreme at 20th annual Puppy Bowl
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Giant and miniature schnauzer encounter is winning hearts

Duke and his mini-me, Chopper, are new besties.
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VIDEO: Giant and miniature schnauzer encounter is winning hearts
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Pet owners give their dogs tours of places in their homes they've never seen before

This is probably the cutest TikTok trend you'll see all day.
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VIDEO: Pet owners give their dogs tours of places in their homes they've never seen before
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Watch the moment these newborn puppies start to hear for the 1st time

The sound of their adorable voices lives rent-free in our brains.
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VIDEO: Watch the moment these newborn puppies start to hear for the 1st time
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Goldens in Golden

ABC News’ Danny New reports from the annual gathering of hundreds of golden retrievers from across the country in Golden, Colorado.
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VIDEO: Goldens in Golden
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This cat had 6 months to live. Now, she's cancer-free and thriving

After an aggressive form of sarcoma, a leg amputation and lots of love, Princess Charming is living her best life.
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VIDEO: This cat had 6 months to live. Now, she's cancer-free and thriving