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1. L.A. Parker: Give special care and understanding to pets needs as holidays arrive  The Trentonian
2. Local businesses team up to bring early Christmas to shelter pets  AZFamily
3. Holiday hazards: Keeping pets safe for the season  C-VILLE Weekly
4. 7 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Holiday Hazards in Your Home  Healthline
5. Holiday safety tips for pet owners  Opelika Auburn News
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What is it about Christmas that makes cats and dogs a little crazy?

For anyone who loves a cute puppy dog, there's a new calendar that helps homeless pooches in the Bay Area find their forever homes.

The holiday season upon us. And it's important to remember that holiday plants like mistletoe berries, poinsettias and holly are poisonous to pets.

Now your pets can join in on this festive tradition.

COATESVILLE—Henry's Helping Paws Program, the initiative founded by state Sen. Andy Dinniman and his wife, Margo, to keep people and their pets together, ...

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO — All aboard the Santa Paws Express. Geagua Humane Society Rescue Village has a special offer this holiday season. If you adopt a ...

Uhura is a sweet girl who loves a good full body massage. Affectionate and curious, the 2-year-old likes to roll around when you pet her and has silky and soft ...

DEAR ABBY,. Holidays can be stressful and even dangerous for pets. Here are some things pet owners can do to make them less so for their four-legged ...

A new app that uses innovative, facial recognition is now being used to reunite people with their missing pets. Pet owners can upload a photo of their missing ...

Treat your pets this holiday season with something special! We found a few ideas to make them purr, like sweaters, cozy beds, and toys.

Freckles Dumpling, is a 1 year old super sweet Terrier mix hoping that you will fall in love with her just like we have! Meet Freckles Dumpling and all our ...

LIVINGSTON, Mont. – Finding housing in the Gallatin Valley is hard enough, never mind if you have pets. The surrendering of pets is on the rise. “It's almost an ...

Several St. Louis businesses teamed up to put homeless pups in the spotlight this holiday season.

From Thanksgiving through the New Year, it's the season of good eating, and it's inevitable the family pet will partake in the indulgent menus as well.

You won't have to ditch your furry friend on your next vacation.

People that have pets, whether it is a cat or a dog or a horse or a goat or whatever it may be, can grow a very strong emotional connection with them. Pet lovers ...

Dear Cathy,. I found a cat on the street with a collar, but no tag. I fed her and took her to my vet's office to check for a microchip. Since no microchip was found, ...

Pets at the Humane Society of Lincoln County's animal shelter are ready for adoption.

Some fears are obvious while others may not be recognized by their owners. Certain fear behavior is very common among pets but certainly individuals may ...

Descriptions and photos of the pets are submitted by the organizations and sent to the Valley News. If you're interested in meeting or adopting one of the ...

It's a common belief that poinsettias are deadly to cats and dogs, but do pet owners really need to beware?

Check out local, adoptable pets from Catawba County Humane Society, Hartman's Haven Dog Rescue and NC Paws Rescue.

Snagging a Christmas tree is the pillar of holiday festivities, but if you have a pet at home, you'll need to take precautions.

ALTUS, OK (RNN Texoma) -. Aspen is an adult male Pointer mix. He is an active dog who needs lots of room to play and someone to be a buddy with. Aspen ...

Each week, we feature adoptable animals from the Souris Valley Animal Shelter. This week, we are doing things a little differently with a Kitty City feature.

Looking for a new friend? The York County SPCA has animals ready for adoption and looking for a forever home. From dogs to bunnies, take a look through this ...

Adoptable pets of the week: Here are this week's Animal Protective League pets of the week. For more information on these and other animals available for ...

Delta airlines has banned *service* and emotional support animals on its flights with some restrictions. One man believes these rules make a lot of sense.

Looking for a companion or a family addition? Say hello to Buffy!

The Farm Bill has clear Congress minus the reckless King amendment and with three pro-animal measures that benefit cats and dogs.

SPOKANE, Wash. - You can get your cat or dog microchipped for free Wednesday at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection *Service* (SCRAPS).

This holiday season treat your four-legged, furry friends with some galactic gifts. Petco has a large selection of Star Wars toys, clothes, and accessories.

More rural states tend to have the highest percentages of pet ownership, new data show.

We humans are bombarded every day with miracle supplements to improve our skin, hair, nails, teeth, digestion, joints and more.

JACKSON HOLE, WYO – Good advice and reminder from the Bonneville County, Idaho Sheriff's Office so we'll pass it along. “Recently, we've seen news reports ...

Indianapolis Animal Care Services is officially kicking off its '12 Days of Strays' promotion starting today, in hopes of finding "fur-ever" homes for some of the ...

Need a family photo to show off your holiday cheer? If your family members have fur and four legs, you can get one for free.

The attorney for the owners of a Genoa Township pet cemetery at the center of controversy since a lease expired in September, and where as many as 74,000 ...

Pet hospice care has become another option for animals in their final days.

For today's Pet Doc segment, we are joined by Dr. Staci Cannon with Metro Animal Care and Control.

Frank is a handsome 2-year-old, 10-pound, domestic, longhair cat who is not a huge fan of being moved around in his life, so he's looking for a sure deal on a ...

More than 100 cats, dogs, mice, Guinea Pigs and rabbits are looking for homes this December. Click through the slideshow to meet them all. For up-to-date ...

Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Most of the people who lived in an Overbrook apartment building lost everything within minutes ...

Heavenly Acres Pet Cemetery in Livingston County closed, leaving many pet owners upset and wondering if they need to dig up their pet's grave this winter.

Check out these adorable Michigan pets decked out in their Christmas and holiday outfits. We want to see yours, too!

The pet industry has seen explosive growth, especially among young, independent brands. These trends are what's happening now in the industry and these ...

In Your Health Minute,. A new Standford study shows the healthcare costs of injuries caused by animals tops one billion dollars a year. That figure does not ...

Last week, I wrote about the money pet owners will spend on gifts for their furry friends this holiday season. But, what are the options for people on a budget -- or, ...

Who gets the family pet is such a hot topic that some couples are turning to pet prenuptial agreements to ensure who gets custody in the event of a break-up.

Several pet parents celebrated the holidays by having their furry companions get a picture with “Santa Paws.”

Firefighters found two dogs inside a burning Austintown Township home. Crews that were called out to the 500 block of Forest Hill Drive just after 11 am ...

A weekly look at cats and dogs available for adoption at the Fredericksburg SPCA and the county animal shelters in Spotsylvania and Stafford.

Temperatures are going to be frigid this weekend and it's important to keep our pets protected.

Bad practices are having a very real impact on people's ability to safely enjoy outdoor recreation.

All local jurisdictions have procedures for reporting lost and found pets. Check with animal control in your area.

Lawmakers in the area have been considering whether African pygmy hedgehogs should be allowed as pets.

If you've ever wanted to foster a pet there are a lot of great opportunities out there right now.

A family in Addison is left with nothing after a fire destroys their home and claims the lives of their 6 pets.

Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter. APOLLO (KDKA) — A passerby who spotted smoke and flames pouring from a home in Apollo, Armstrong County, rushed ...

A fire forced a family of seven out of their home in the 400 block of Elmont Road just two weeks before Christmas.

A pet can be a great addition to your family, but should you give them as gifts this season?

One Valley couple had an idea to start a toy drive for shelter pets, creating the Santa Paws Project.

During the holidays, we often get out of our normal routines which can cause our furry friends significant stress. The University of Georgia's School of Veterinary ...

COLUMBIA - The FDA and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMA) recently released a dog food recall. MU Veterinary Toxicologist, Tim Evans, ...

People and pets headed outside to enjoy the snow on Dec. 9, 2018.

The hardy reptiles are escape artists, capable of evading enclosures and law enforcement; 'I put on my lights. He kept going.'

ASHWAUBENON - Five adults and two pets were rescued from the basement of a home Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at a home in the 900 block of ...

Nearly all dogs love treats. And at Christmastime, many pet owners are looking for the best way to spoil their furry friend.

Some experts argue that the model of "emotional support pet" is being abused, whereas others say the benefits outweigh the costs.

Having a pet go missing can be heartbreaking and the search daunting, but a new facial recognition app is helping pet owners track down their loved ones.

Pet Store Owner, Nephew Had Illegal Animals: DA - Levittown, NY - The pair were buying reptiles in Florida and selling them in New York, where they were ...

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.

As temperatures continue to drop and snow begins to fall, it's important to remember that even our furry friends are affected by harsh weather conditions.

The city's animal shelter wants to give pets a home for the holidays, and they need help.

When it's too cold for us outside, officials say that could very well mean it's too cold for our pets.

It'll be a frosty Tuesday night across Central Florida.

Have room in your home and heart for one (or two!) of these adorable, deserving pets? They're waiting to meet you at MSPCA-Boston!

New evaluations of Washington, D.C. area kennels show prices to board a pet for a week can vary by more than $500, according to a local consumers' group.

The holiday season brings a flurry of feel-good commercials of kids overwhelmed with joy from a puppy or kitten given as a Christmas gift. However, the ...

Here are 30 holiday gifts for pets and pet lovers that'll earn you tons of cuddles and licks, from chew toys and grooming items to clothing and accessories.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A man and three of his pets were able to escape a fire that consumed a mobile home on Compton Drive early Monday ...

The SPCA of Wake County is asking pet owners to protect their pets from the harsh temperatures expected this week.

Firefighters work to protect us, and now they have tools to save our pets as well. And it's all thanks to one woman and a special donation to Southwest Florida fire ...

The holidays are the perfect time to add a cute, furry addition to your family. However, scammers know this and, according to the Better Business Bureau, there is ...

Pets have been shown to improve the physical and mental health of their owners.

Those fortunate enough to hang out with man's best friend seem to want to take their four-legged companions everywhere. To a restaurant, say. And it seems ...

PAWS Chicago is holding its 11th annual Holiday Adopt-a-Thon this Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8 at its Lincoln Park adoption center, located ...

UNION CO., KY (WFIE) - Uniontown Fire Department and Union County Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a structure fire on Buckman Lane Sunday morning.

If the thought of leaving Fido at home while you go out and cut down your Christmas tree, attend ugly Christmas sweater parties or take family holiday photos ...

Spanish Congress on Wednesday began working on the final version of a bill that aims to change animals' legal status from mere objects to sentient beings.

Chubby Cavalier King Charles spaniel Borris dropped 25% of his body weight while lardy Labrador Sadie slimmed down from 6st 9lb to 4st 13lb.

A fire at a home on North Lancaster Street in Athens on Wednesday (Dec. 5) almost destroyed the home, and killed four of the family's six pets, although none of.

A pet adoption event at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus resulted in the adoption of 341 pets.

While the holidays can leave you with a warm, fuzzy glow, they add a lot of things to the daily mix of your life that might not be good for your pets. Whether it's ...

As someone who's grown up with pets in her home her entire life, I always knew as an adult I'd have a few of my own. Now, five years after college, I have a.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. - When you're outside for too long in the wintertime, you're cold, right? Well if you are, then chances are so is your dog. Owners in some ...

More than 800 pets found a new home for the holidays after the weekend-long Mega Adoption Event in Fort Worth, according to the Humane Society of North ...

Columbia River Natural Pet Foods is recalling Cow Pie *fresh* frozen meats for dogs and cats because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The b.

Have you ever lifted a Christmas turkey out of the roasting pan with “lifting strings” — the cords that come packaged inside a Butterball?