MINNEAPOLIS -- A North Minneapolis woman taking in a sudden influx of stray animals in crisis needed help, especially after a rescued dog in her care unexpectedly gave birth to a litter of puppies.

A small rescue already ...Read More

Dear Annie: I'm one of those people who talks to her dogs like they're little roommates. I don't mean baby-talk nonstop, but yes, I tell them, "Good morning." Yes, I apologize if I step over them. And yes, I know exactly ...Read More

Much of modern dog culture revolves around training. Obedience classes, agility courses, service certifications, and working titles all reinforce the idea that a dog’s value lies in what it is taught to do. Yet in homes ...Read More

Aging in dogs is often framed as a slow narrowing of life: less energy, fewer adventures, quieter days. Yet many dog owners report a puzzling shift as their companions enter their later years. The once composed adult dog ...Read More

Dogs look at us in ways that feel almost intrusive. They watch as we speak, track our expressions as we move, and sometimes react before we understand what we are feeling ourselves. This attentiveness is often described as...Read More

They appear at your heel when you stand. They pause outside the bathroom door. They move rooms with you as if connected by an invisible thread. For many dog owners, the experience is so familiar it fades into background ...Read More