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Kylie Jenner mourns death of her Italian Greyhound
Kylie Jenner is mourning the death of her Italian Greyhound Norman.
The 28-year-old make-up mogul has revealed via social media that Norman recently passed away, aged 12.
Alongside a series of throwback photos of her beloved pet, Kylie wrote on Instagram: "In Loving Memory of My Sweet Norman
"I still remember the day I brought you home. I had...Read more

Wearable tech for your dog? Life360 releases a new pet tracker
Millions of people already use the Life360 app to track the location of their family members and loved ones.
Now the California tech company behind the popular family safety app is hoping people will use a new gadget and their location-tracking services to keep tabs on their pets.
On Wednesday, Life360 unveiled a new tracking device people can...Read more
When a Dog Opens the Door
Dear Annie: For most of my life, I've struggled with feeling isolated. As someone on the autism spectrum, I've often found social situations confusing or overwhelming. I longed for connection but wasn't always sure how to reach for it. Then something unexpected gave me not only companionship but also a sense of purpose: my dog.
She's not just a...Read more

What are they waiting in line for? Babydog's birthday
WASHINGTON — Over the course of an hour during the afternoon, West Virginia’s most prominent political figure greeted well-wishers while clad in a pink tutu and sparkly birthday hat.
Babydog, the English bulldog that trails after Sen. Jim Justice in the Senate hallways, celebrated her 6th birthday on the 15th day of the government shutdown....Read more

Inside a world of upscale pet bakeries that specialize in birthday cakes for dogs
PHILADELPHIA -- Every evening after Steph Johnson drives home from work, she spends roughly five hours baking in her kitchen. As Taylor Swift plays on loop, Johnson pipes ruffles onto tiers of "Bluey" and Batman-inspired birthday cakes and frosts sheets of shortbread cookies molded into tiaras, ice cream cones, and Swoop, the Eagles mascot.
But...Read more

Paris Hilton says being dog mom prepared her to be mom to her children
Paris Hilton's dogs prepared her to be a mom to her children.
The 44-year-old media personality had many pooches - the first being Tinkerbell, a teacup Chihuahua that starred alongside her on The Simple Life reality TV series, and who died in 2015 at the age of 14 - before she and her husband, 44-year-old entrepreneur Carter Reum, welcomed ...Read more

California bans declawing cats under new law
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Thursday that will make it illegal to declaw a cat in California, a practice that lawmakers and animal advocates argued is outdated and inhumane.
Assembly Bill 867 by Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San José) bars veterinarians from performing the procedure, which involves amputating the first bone in each ...Read more

Hiking with your dog? These five accessories will make things go smoothly
Dogs make some of the best hiking partners imaginable. They’re enthusiastic, adventurous, and—unlike many humans—never complain about steep climbs. But the right gear can make a good hike even better, ensuring safety, comfort, and hydration for both species. Whether you’re trekking along a gentle trail or tackling alpine switchbacks, ...Read more

The Silent Signal: How Ear Mites Can Steal a Dog’s Hearing
Every dog scratches now and then, but a persistent head shake is more than a quirk—it’s often a cry for help. Ear mites, tiny spider-like parasites invisible to the naked eye, thrive in the warm darkness of the canine ear canal. They feed on skin debris and wax, leaving behind waste that triggers inflammation and unbearable itch.
Mason, a ...Read more

When Dogs Remember: How Canine Memories Shape Behavior
The wag of a tail is often dismissed as pure instinct, but recent studies suggest something deeper humming inside the canine mind — a flicker of memory that looks suspiciously like ours. For decades, scientists assumed dogs lived mostly in the moment, responding to stimuli without reflection. Yet researchers at the Family Dog Project in ...Read more

Paw and Order: How Pets Learn Rules Without Words
Every household with pets runs on an unspoken code. Dogs learn not to steal food off the table; cats figure out which furniture is off limits—most of the time. What makes this quiet social contract work is a remarkable blend of observation, repetition and emotional intelligence. Without ever mastering a single word, our companions learn to ...Read more

Snoozing Scientists: What Pet Sleep Reveals About the Brain
Dogs and cats spend a striking share of their days asleep. That downtime is not wasted; it is when their brains consolidate memories, reset emotional circuits and perform basic maintenance that keeps thinking sharp. Researchers have learned that the structure of canine and feline sleep looks a lot like ours, which makes the living room nap an ...Read more

Las Vegas police sued after K-9 allegedly mauls tourist
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas police are facing a lawsuit that accuses officers, in their search for a suspect wanted for domestic violence, of allowing a K-9 to maul a tourist.
A complaint filed in District Court on Thursday stated that in June 2023, Metropolitan Police Department Officer Brayden McMahill jumped a fence onto the grounds of a multi-...Read more

Shailene Woodley does not 'feel lonely anymore' after becoming a mom to sibling cats
Shailene Woodley's sibling cats have made her not feel "lonely anymore".
The 33-year-old actress - who split from 37-year-old actor Lucas Bravo last month after they made their relationship official in April - has felines Bear and Pharrah, and Shailene's "unconditional love" for them has made her feel "completely taken care of".
The Big Little...Read more

'In over our heads.' KY animal shelters face storm of overcrowding, underfunding
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Debby, Fiona, and Chloe were so happy to be around Kiara Tuggle, she could hardly get anything done.
They frolicked, rolled around, pounded on toys and jumped up Tuggle’s small frame. So, of course, she had to stop cleaning out kennels and tell them how beautiful they were.
The three 6-month-old, mixed-breed puppies had ...Read more

New Police Cat Sworn In at Belleville, WI Police Department | Spectrum News
Meet Lieutenant Jax, the newest member of the Belleville Police Department. Lt. Jax made his way to the police department’s door as a stray kitten back in August 2023, and the seven-officer team decided to take him in. Now, they can’t imagine the police station without him.

Sir Lewis Hamilton's dog Roscoe put in a coma
Sir Lewis Hamilton's dog Roscoe has been put into a coma.
The 40-year-old motor racing legend has revealed via social media that his beloved pooch has "caught pneumonia again" and that his life currently hangs in the balance.
Lewis - who is often seen with Roscoe during Formula One race weekends - wrote on Instagram: "Please keep Roscoe in ...Read more

California case suggests Tamiflu may save cats infected with H5N1 bird flu
LOS ANGELES — Since the avian flu arrived en force in California's dairy industry in 2024, not only has it sickened cows, it has killed hundreds of domestic cats. Some pet cats that live on dairy farms were infected with the H5N1 virus by drinking raw milk. Both pets and feral barn cats got sick after eating raw pet food that harbored the ...Read more

When Pets Dream: What Sleep Behaviors Reveal About Cats and Dogs
When you watch your cat’s paws twitch or hear your dog murmur softly in its sleep, you’re witnessing a small but profound mystery—evidence that the animals who share our homes may also share our capacity for dreaming. Those subtle twitches and sighs aren’t random; they’re part of a structured sleep pattern shaped by millions of years ...Read more
Decoding the Whisker Twitch
Whiskers may look like decorative flourishes, but they are precision instruments. Known scientifically as vibrissae, these specialized hairs extend far deeper into the skin than regular fur, connecting to clusters of nerves that provide cats and dogs with acute sensory awareness. Understanding the subtle shifts of whiskers and other body cues is...Read more
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- When Dogs Remember: How Canine Memories Shape Behavior