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4 hours ago

Golden retriever unimpressed by baby's hilarious antics

This golden retriever in Summerdale, Alabama, couldn't care less about the baby's nonstop laughter.
4 hours ago
Golden retriever unimpressed by baby's hilarious antics
March 15, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Colorado man died from pet Gila monster's venomous bite, autopsy shows

A Colorado man who was placed on life support after he was bitten by his pet Gila monster died of complications from the desert lizard’s venom
March 15, 2024 at 11:03 PM
March 15, 2024 at 10:22 PM

Mom and husky teach toddler to howl

"This is basically every morning at my house. Both dog and boy vying for attention!"
March 15, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Mom and husky teach toddler to howl
March 14, 2024 at 6:01 PM

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.
March 14, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Interacting with dogs can have health benefits, study shows
March 14, 2024 at 5:44 PM

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.
March 14, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Playing with dogs could make you happier, study finds
March 14, 2024 at 3:39 PM

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.
March 14, 2024 at 3:39 PM
New study says interacting with dogs could make you happier
March 12, 2024 at 3:35 PM

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.
March 12, 2024 at 3:35 PM
This farm's golden retriever experience is a dog lover's dream destination
March 12, 2024 at 2:31 AM

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.
March 12, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Agent rescues dog from swollen river in Peru
March 11, 2024 at 11:00 PM

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.
March 11, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Shelter dogs get treated to donuts for Polish holiday
March 8, 2024 at 5:01 PM

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.
March 8, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Golden retriever dog farm becoming a tourist hot spot in Vermont
March 7, 2024 at 10:12 PM

Nothing to sniff at: Bill would help pay to retire Ohio drug-detecting K9s under legal cannabis

Two Ohio lawmakers are sponsoring a bill that seeks to ease the financial burden on law enforcement agencies that will have to replace their marijuana-sniffing dogs
March 7, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Nothing to sniff at: Bill would help retire drug-detecting K9s after cannabis legal
March 6, 2024 at 12:45 AM

Adorably patient dog doesn't realize sliding door to backyard is wide open

Proof that some barriers are imaginary.
March 6, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Adorably patient dog doesn't realize sliding door to backyard is wide open
March 4, 2024 at 3:40 PM

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.
March 4, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Meet Sir Indiana Bones, the cat patrolling an Oklahoma museum
March 2, 2024 at 12:12 AM

Teacher's puppy therapy program encourages 1st graders 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.
March 2, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Teacher says foster puppies help her students learn to read
February 29, 2024 at 5:59 PM

A new leash on life: Woman documents obese golden retriever's weight-loss journey

Frannie the golden retriever has undergone an incredible transformation, losing 31 pounds in just two months.
February 29, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Obese golden retriever who couldn't stand gets new lease on life
February 23, 2024 at 10:15 PM

How to keep pets safe in cold weather

Veterinarian Dr. Lisa Lippman shares some tips to keep pets safe in the winter.
February 23, 2024 at 10:15 PM
How to keep pets safe in cold weather
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Golden retriever turns living room couch into mud pit
1 month ago

French bulldog owners on edge as violent dognapping incidents rise

Pet owners across the country are becoming prime targets for thieves looking to snatch expensive French bulldogs, law enforcement and pet groups say.
1 month ago
French bulldog owners on edge as violent dognapping incidents on the rise
1 month ago

Oregon resident catches rare bubonic plague, likely from their cat: Health officials

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

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.
1 month ago
The story behind the couple who adopted the cat that interrupted their wedding vows
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Newlyweds adopt cat who crashed wedding after venue assists in adoption
1 month ago

Cuteness reigns supreme at 20th annual Puppy Bowl

A record 131 adoptable puppies from 73 shelters nationwide competed in this year’s big game.
1 month ago
Cuteness reigns supreme at 20th annual Puppy Bowl
1 month ago

Giant and miniature schnauzer encounter is winning hearts

Duke and his mini-me, Chopper, are new besties.
1 month ago
Giant and miniature schnauzer encounter is winning hearts
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Pet owners give their dogs tours of places in their homes they've never seen before
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Watch the moment these newborn puppies start to hear for the 1st time
1 month ago

Goldens in Golden

ABC News’ Danny New reports from the annual gathering of hundreds of golden retrievers from across the country in Golden, Colorado.
1 month ago
Goldens in Golden
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
This cat had 6 months to live. Now, she's cancer-free and thriving
2 months ago

Willow the Golden Retriever turns comfy couch into a mud pit

Courtney Grose and her husband had left the door open for the dogs while the couple attended their work-from-home meetings leading to some muddy mischief.
2 months ago
Willow the Golden Retriever turns comfy couch into a mud pit
2 months ago

Kitten can’t wait for his ‘pup cup’

Footage shows the feline meowing in excitement at a Starbucks drive-thru.
2 months ago
Kitten can’t wait for his ‘pup cup’
2 months ago

Which dog breeds are more prone to cancer?

Researchers have discovered certain dog breeds are more likely to get cancer.
2 months ago
Which dog breeds are more prone to cancer?
2 months ago

Shelter dog can practically tell she’s about to get adopted

Luna might have a sixth sense.
2 months ago
Shelter dog can practically tell she’s about to get adopted
2 months ago

These dog breeds have a higher likelihood of getting cancer, according to new research

Researchers have discovered which dog breeds are more likely to get cancer, and the results disprove the notion that large dogs have a higher risk of the disease.
2 months ago
These dog breeds have a higher likelihood of getting cancer, new research says
2 months ago

Dog howls along with firetruck during his walk

This pup is doing his part to sound the alarm.
2 months ago
Dog howls along with firetruck during his walk
2 months ago

Violent dognapping caught on camera

A woman held on to the outside of a car after thieves allegedly stole her French bulldog.
2 months ago
Violent dognapping caught on camera
2 months ago

Safety tips for your dog in the winter

Veterinarian Dr. Lori Bierbrier joins “GMA” and shares some safety tips to help protect your dog’s paws from snow, ice and salt.
2 months ago
Safety tips for your dog in the winter
2 months ago

Tips for keeping pets safe from the cold

ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton answers your health questions and shares tips for keeping pets safe from the cold.
2 months ago
Tips for keeping pets safe from the cold
2 months ago

Newlyweds adopt stray kitten who interrupted their wedding ceremony

The cat distribution system strikes again.
2 months ago
Newlyweds adopt stray kitten who interrupted their wedding ceremony
2 months ago

Golden retriever and pet parakeet form unlikely friendship

A California woman captured the adorable moment her golden retriever and parakeet began to "become friends."
2 months ago
Golden retriever and pet parakeet form unlikely friendship
2 months ago

Pit bull with ‘superpower’

ABC News’ Danny New introduces us to the world-famous deaf dog comforting students across the country.
2 months ago
Pit bull with ‘superpower’
2 months ago

Fans donate to cat rescue in honor of Bills kicker Tyler Bass

After the Buffalo Bills’ tough loss on Sunday to the Kansas City Chiefs, fans donated more than 100,000 to Ten Lives Club in Erie County, New York, where Bass is an ambassador.
2 months ago
Fans donate to cat rescue in honor of Bills kicker Tyler Bass
2 months ago

Woman gifts sister photo album of family dog before he dies

Sisters Shelby and Savannah Parks shared an emotional last Christmas with their beloved golden retriever Boomer, whom they described as their "soul dog."
2 months ago
Woman gifts sister photo album of family dog before he dies
2 months ago

Golden Retriever goes right into mommy mode with her new litter of puppies

The kind of soothing content you need.
2 months ago
Golden Retriever goes right into mommy mode with her new litter of puppies
2 months ago

Great Pyrenees does not want to come inside during snowstorm

Beasley is just trying to live his best life.
2 months ago
Great Pyrenees does not want to come inside during snowstorm
2 months ago

Dog determined to get dad to play with him rather than shovel snow

Nothing is more important than play time.
2 months ago
Dog determined to get dad to play with him rather than shovel snow
2 months ago

Dog helps rescue owner from icy pond

Michigan State Police enlisted the help of a 65-year-old man's dog to help save him from icy waters.
2 months ago
Dog helps rescue owner from icy pond
2 months ago

Gus finds his forever home

ABC News’ Danny New reports on the animal shelter that helped Gus, a nearly 30-pound cat, finally get adopted.
2 months ago
Gus finds his forever home
2 months ago

Dog rescued from frozen pond

Firefighter Logan Hadley helped rescue a bold dog named Bob that took an accidental polar plunge and then got trapped by an ice shelf in West Point, Utah.
2 months ago
Dog rescued from frozen pond
2 months ago

Pet parents going all in for their 'fur babies'

From lavish parties to expensive medical care, pet owners are pulling out the stops for their pets who they increasingly consider to be full-fledged members of the family.
2 months ago
Pet parents going all in for their 'fur babies'
2 months ago

Excited dog can't wait to meet her family's newborn baby

Her new best friend is on the way.
2 months ago
Excited dog can't wait to meet her family's newborn baby
2 months ago

Gettysburg celebrates empty animal shelter

For the first time in the Adams County ASPCA’s 47 years, every single animal was adopted.
2 months ago
Gettysburg celebrates empty animal shelter