SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Veterans returning from wars can often count on a reservoir of goodwill from the public to help them make the transition to civilian life. And there are programs to help them begin new, post-military careers.

But sometimes, ...

AKRON, Ohio -- In an area of Akron, Ohio, that residents don't want disclosed live three colonies of wild, or feral, cats.

They dine in trash bins, are fed by employees of a local restaurant and find handouts and shelter from people in the ...

Jag is a 9-year-old indoor cat who recently developed a limp in his left front leg.

Tammy reports no known history of trauma, though Jag likes to perch on objects and leap to the floor.

When Tammy took a close look at Jag's leg, she noticed that...

KENT, Ohio -- Families have been known to skirt cemetery rules in trying to reunite Fido or Patches with their owners, slipping a tiny tub of ashes into a casket or sprinkling their remains at a grave site when no one's looking.

But come spring, ...

Responsible dog owners know how important it is to obey ordinances by walking their dogs on a leash, as well as picking up after them.

Dog lover or not, no one likes stepping in the "deposit" left by a dog. Perhaps more frustrating and possibly ...

Cat trees are very useful for both felines and their owners because they provide the cat with a place to climb, scratch and play, and help you save your furniture from the claws of your pet. These kind of trees are available in various styles, so ...