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(UPI) A heartwarming reunion occurred in Las Vegas after a good samaritan found a dog missing for nine years.

Gizmo, a chihuahua mix, who escaped from a backyard in the southwest valley of Las Vegas as a young pup, was recently discovered and identified through his microchip.

The dog's owner, Judith Monarrez, received an unexpected email ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My dog constantly barks throughout any meal or snack that I eat. Even when I give her something to eat, she does not stop her incessant barking. It's as if I am not feeding her fast enough. When I have a dinner party, she constantly barks when we are eating. I have even put her out of the room I am in, but she still barks....Read more

(UPI) A kitten was rescued from the axle of a car by firefighters in England and has now been adopted into a new home.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said on social media that crews from Market Harborough Fire and Rescue Station recently received a call about a kitten in distress and arrived to fine the feline was hiding in the axle of ...Read more

(UPI) Firefighters in England came to the rescue of a dog named Bramble who became trapped in a storm drain.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said on social media that Bramble went for a "'ruff' walk" through a storm drain system in Faversham.

Firefighters located the canine deep underground and removed a manhole cover, revealing the playful pup ...Read more

As we have witnessed in the past couple of years, environmental emergencies and disasters are not rare and seem to be affecting all areas of the country and world.

Every family should have some plan of action in case of an emergency, such as a house fire or flood evacuation. If one has pets or livestock, one must include plans to help them ...Read more

(UPI) A worker for a New Jersey recycling program climbed into the back of a truck to rescue a kitten that wound up in his waste compactor.

Burlington County Regional Recycling Program employee Mark Motta said he was checking on his truck when he discovered an oil-covered kitten trapped the waste compactor.

"I shut everything off and climbed ...Read more

(UPI) Police in Texas said a dog seen wandering with a plastic bowl stuck over its head has been captured and freed from her predicament.

The Manvel Police Department revealed earlier this week on social media that a yellow lab mix had been seen wandering the community with what appeared to be a clear plastic bowl stuck over her face.

Police, ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My daughter requires an emotional support dog for anxiety. Her previous mixed-breed dog died three and a half years ago, and she is still grieving. We already have two three-year-old male cats (brothers). The cats are indoors and can access most of our big ten-room house.

What can we do to help these animals eventually accept one ...Read more

(UPI) Animal rescuers in Colorado came to the rescue of a stray kitten who "took a wrong turn and ended up on the interstate."

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region said on social media that a pair of officers responded to a report of a kitten running loose amid the 90-degree heat on Interstate 25.

"This kitten took a wrong turn and ...Read more

Happy wedding season!

Because our dogs are our companions, many people want to include them in the big day’s celebration. To ensure that your dog’s participation in the festivities goes smoothly, the American Kennel Club offers the following tips for including your dog in your wedding safely.

Consider your dog’s temperament. Before ...Read more

(UPI) Animal rescuers and firefighters in England teamed up to rescue a kitten stranded for nearly two days on the roof of a three-story building.

RSPCA inspector Lisa Lupson said in a news release that the kitten, named Coco, somehow ended up on the roof of the Wilmslow, Cheshire, building, and her owners were unable to lure her down with food...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I recently "rescued" a six-year-old poodle from a neighborhood shelter that received over 30 dogs from a large puppy mill. I love him and am determined to give him the best in life. He is very fearful and emotionally starved, but we are slowly working toward making him feel safe, comfortable and loved.

The only problem I have is he...Read more

(UPI) Firefighters in Colorado shared security camera footage from a home where a curious canine investigating some boxes on its owner's stove started a fire.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department said on social media that crews responded to a home on Rushmore Drive on a report of a possible structure fire.

Firefighters arrived at 4:47 a.m. on ...Read more

Swimming may come natural to some dogs, and most love it. However, even natural-born swimmers need to be trained. Pool season is here, and you can make the most of the heat with your pup by following a few pool safety tips.

The American Kennel Club offers the following advice for properly teaching your dog to swim and keeping them safe ...Read more

Local animal shelters have plenty of dogs waiting for new homes, but if you choose to adopt from a private rescue group, it helps to do some homework first.

"Pets are big business and very lucrative," said Madeline Bernstein, president of SpcaLA. "So there are a lot of scams out there."

A legitimate group will quarantine its dogs for at least ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- Ellen DeGeneres skipped on stage for her talk show that day, beaming, proclaiming: “I can’t even tell you how excited I am.” The comedian and her wife had adopted a puppy, a chocolate-brown poodle named Mrs. Wallis Browning.

“We got her from a wonderful rescue place,” she told the audience in 2019. “It’s called ...Read more