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Dogs have a knack for drawing people out of their shells. Whether they pose as good listeners for kids learning to read, friendly visitors at a hospital or simply quality ...

April 5 was a sad and distressing day for a family in a village outside of Spencerville, Ontario, who were abruptly forced to say goodbye to a family pet under ...

“Watch out for the cicadas."

Many times, dogs are specifically bred for high-stakes jobs. Protection dogs, K-9s and guide dogs are often from proven, respected lines. But that doesn't mean other dogs can't be good ...

Earlier this year, researchers in Paihia, New Zealand, spotted something interesting as they observed a mixed group of whales and dolphins swimming. There were several species present, but in a ...

Seven-year-old Matthew Patton of Calgary, Canada, has autism, but he has found much solace in his 7-month-old golden retriever, Tonka. Seeing how difficult it was for Matthew, who is nonverbal, ...

Seven-year-old Matthew Patton of Calgary, Canada, has autism, but he has found much solace in his 7-month-old golden retriever, Tonka. Seeing how difficult it was for Matthew, who is nonverbal, ...

Mica is a 10-year-old German shorthaired pointer and Labrador retriever mix. He's a distinguished gentleman with particular tastes, and as such, it's taken him quite a while to find his ...

Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. Rob Adamson from the town of St. Ives ...

Last week at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington, park-goers were treated to a horrifying sight. It's unclear what drew good Samaritans' attention to a bathroom at the park, but ...

Florida man. Alligator. Dog. The story almost writes itself -- but this time the Florida man's actions are more heroic than they are questionable, and the alligator ended up the ...