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(UPI) Nationwide pet insurance announced a New York cat who ended up folded up in a sofa bed was awarded the Hambone Award for the most unusual pet insurance claim of the year.

Nationwide said the 15th annual Hambone Award, named in honor of a dog who ate an entire ham while trapped in a refrigerator, was awarded to a cat named Giles.

Giles' ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My boyfriend has two two-year-old brother-and-sister "pomapoos." They sleep with him every night. He walks them sometimes in the middle of the night when one of the dogs scratches at him to go out. His sleep is, therefore, interrupted regularly. Is there anything he can do to train them to be on a more regular schedule and sleep in ...Read more

(UPI) A total 219 dogs and their owners attended a speak preview of Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie and broke the Guinness World Record for most dogs attending a film screening.

The special outdoor screening was held in Los Angeles' Griffith Park and was attended by Guinness World Records adjudicator Michael Empric, who confirmed the canine head ...Read more

Hyperactivity is one of the most commonly reported behavioral concerns of dog owners. In many cases, the problem is a lack of a consistent and suitable exercise plan. It is important for owners to create a plan that aligns with their dog’s needs.

The American Kennel Club offers the following tips for the owner of the energetic dog:

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(UPI) A Canadian dog's unusual skill earned him a Guinness World Records title when he removed 21 socks from the feet of volunteers in one minute.

The Australian shepherd, named Daiquiri, and his owner, Jennifer Fraser, traveled to Italy to attempt the record on the set of TV series Lo Show Dei Record.

Fraser issued commands to Daquiri as he ...Read more

(UPI) Technicians at a Saskatchewan auto dealership made a surprising discovery under the hood of a car brought in for an oil change -- a trapped kitten.

Kianna Daniels, service adviser at Lakeland Hyundai in Prince Albert, said she and the car's owner both heard a strange noise under the hood of the vehicle, so she opened it to investigate.

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Dear Cathy,

I have a nine-month-old and a six-year-old Havanese. Stray cats use my ornamental grass and lawn as their litter box, which happened when the first dog was a pup. While it stopped the first time (I guess the cats figured out the puppy wasn't going anywhere), it's started again since getting the nine-month-old puppy. My new puppy ...Read more

What is “The American Kennel Club (AKC)”? Some people may have heard of it, but not be exactly sure what it is, and many others have never heard of it. Dr. Jerry Klein, AKC’s Chief Veterinary Officer, explains what the AKC is and how it might help you and your dog.

What is the AKC? The American Kennel Club was founded in 1884 as a ...Read more

Dog owner disputes Irvine police claim that puppy overdosed on fentanyl

LOS ANGELES — Days after Irvine police said they saved a pit bull puppy from a fentanyl overdose, the animal's owner says he has been cleared to take his dog back after a preliminary drug test on the pup came back negative.

There's one problem: The 29-year-old says he ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I suppose we can never know what our pets are thinking or are aware of since they process information differently. I do know that my dogs have always let me know what they wanted. Just like they “ask” for food, pets and a walk, they have always let me know when they have had enough pain and discomfort and want me to do something...Read more

(UPI) A dog that escaped from its crate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been found after three weeks on the loose at the hub.

Paula Rodriguez said she and her dog, Maia, were flying from the Dominican Republic to San Francisco, but she learned during a layover in Atlanta that her tourist visa wasn't approved by border ...Read more

Fall is fast approaching and as the summer days come to an end, we are all looking for ways to soothe our sun kissed skin, including your pup. From cracked paw pads to pollen to sun-bleached fur; your dog might need some post-summer TLC.

The American Kennel Club offers a few simple ways to tend to your pup’s coat and paws after months in ...Read more

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., -- Michael Obrand purchased his home in south Laguna Beach in the late 1990s, drawn by the serenity of a hillside neighborhood with ocean views. But he's found over the years that even this patch of paradise isn't immune to the vexing irritations of suburban life.

In recent years, it's been the neighborhood dogs.

"I mean ...Read more

Our hero, Moose, has found a home on a farm in Franklin with his new, forever family. His adoptive parents, Ciara and Darrel Hill, feel he deserves it.

The 8-year-old Great Pyrenees lives on 5 acres bordered by woods, a creek to splash through and expansive corn fields. He’ll never be alone again.

Around him in the fenced-in yard, four goats...Read more

(UPI) Dozens of dogs descended on a public pool in Missouri to mark the end of the summer swimming season.

The City of Springfield held its annual Dog Swim at Fassnight Pool on Tuesday, inviting local dogs to beat the heat by plunging into the pool before it is drained for the season.

Canines of all sizes were present at the event, which ...Read more