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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- When Laura Helvey met Catherine Gabbard in her yard in the summer of 2023, she was sitting on the ground next to her dog, Bossy, crying.

Gabbard was about to disregard her court orders to go to addiction treatment for one simple reason: she couldn’t leave Bossy behind. Gabbard was packed and ready to run into the woods with ...Read more

(UPI) Firefighters in Florida said a 13-year-old dog was rescued after spending the night struck in mangroves.

The St. Lucie County Fire District said the pointer mix, named Darcey, went missing Wednesday near Walton Rocks Beach.

Firefighters discovered early Thursday morning that Darcey was stuck in nearby mangroves.

"Darcey was located and ...Read more

(UPI) First responders in New Jersey came to the rescue of a curious dog who poked her head through the rim of a discarded tire and became stuck.

The Franklinville Volunteer Fire Department said crews responded alongside the Franklin Township Police Department when a dog named Daisy ended up with her head stuck through the rim of a tire at home...Read more

Q: My dog Hugo is the cutest, most lovable French bulldog I know. When I submitted a photo of him to a calendar contest, they refused to accept it because he is a brachycephalic dog, and they consider it inhumane to promote unhealthy dogs. I hope you can explain their discriminatory position, because I am mystified.

A: Brachycephalic dogs have ...Read more

(UPI) Volunteer rescuers in Alabama came to the assistance of a dog who chased a raccoon into a cave and became stuck.

The Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit, a volunteer cave rescue team, said its members assisted the Swearengin Fire Department and Marshall County 911 in the rescue of the dog trapped in a cave.

"There had been efforts to rescue the ...Read more

National Poison Prevention Week was established to raise awareness, reduce unintentional poisonings, and promote poison prevention. These safety goals apply to adults, children, and pets. Many of us know that household cleaners and garden chemicals are toxic, but it’s important to realize that everyday items such as medications, certain ...Read more

A dramatic police chase ended in the ocean late Saturday night after a woman, with two dogs in the backseat, drove her car straight into the waves just south of the Venice pier.

About 11:21 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers attempted to pull over a silver BMW X3 for speeding along the 10 Freeway near Temple City Boulevard. The driver, ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — For five years, an elusive tormentor of animals hid from authorities in east Riverside County as 10 dogs were injured and another killed.

The victims hailed from Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange counties, while the suspect maintained a strong alibi: It had never visited California.

It took authorities years to discover the one...Read more

Q: We've had a lot of rain this year, and our yard is filled with a variety of mushrooms. How can we identify those that could poison our dogs, and how will we know if our dogs ate them?

A: Animal poison control specialists are receiving twice as many calls about mushroom poisoning this year as last. That's frightening because toxic mushrooms ...Read more

(UPI) A Georgia woman's cat was missing for 7 years before being found living with a colony of strays about a mile from home.

Liz Gillespie said her lynx point Siamese mix, named for basketball star Kevin Durant, went missing from her Rock Spring home about 7 years ago.

"I live next door to 30 acres and woods. And so I just kind of assumed ...Read more

Move over Messi — there’s a new canine thespian in town. Ukai, the Australian shepherd/border collie/bouvier mix who stars opposite Mark Wahlberg in the new film “Arthur the King,” undertakes a performance that is more physically rigorous, if not dramatically suspenseful, than the one delivered by the French border collie who appeared in...Read more

(UPI) A wayward dog was reunited with her owner in Utah after falling into an old grain storage area filled with garbage and about a foot of water.

Weber County Animal Services said employees at Cache Commodities heard whining coming from a building that isn't used anymore, but they were unable to locate the source.

Animal services officials ...Read more

(UPI) A British Columbia animal shelter said a stray dog was brought in after taking a solo ride on a commuter train.

New Westminster Animal Services said the dog was found unattended aboard a train at Sapperton Skytrain Station and is believed to have boarded at New Westminster Station.

Skytrain attendants captured the Boston Terrier and ...Read more

(UPI) A Massachusetts library is allowing patrons with lost or damaged items to pay their fees with an unusual form of currency: cat pictures.

The Worcester Public Library announced its "March Meowness" program, which runs through the end of the month, will allow library patrons to clear their accounts of fines if they submit a photo or drawing...Read more

Do you constantly find your dog digging holes whenever they get the chance? Some breeds, particularly terriers and some hounds, are more inclined to this behavior because it is in their genes. However, digging can also be an outlet of frustration when dogs have a lot of bottled-up energy that needs to be released.

While digging is quite a ...Read more

(UPI) A dog that spent months wandering loose with a box stuck over his head is now free and has a new home, animal services officials said.

The cane corso, named Bear, was spotted wandering the Gulf Coast on multiple occasions with a box stuck over his head for several months before rescuers were able to grab the box off his head in February, ...Read more

(UPI) A Florida animal shelter said a microchip led to a 14-year-old dog being reunited with her family after being missing for 10 years.

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay said on social media that the cockapoo was brought to the shelter as a stray and was scanned for a microchip.

"Her microchip led the team to Luisa who was in disbelief when we...Read more

Q: Hobie, my middle-aged indoor-outdoor cat, awoke this morning with one very abnormal eye. His upper lid droops, and a white film covers the inside corner of the eye. What caused this? Will it resolve on its own, or should I take Hobie to his veterinarian?

A: I'd advise a trip to the vet. It sounds like Hobie has Horner's syndrome, which is ...Read more