Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My kids have wanted a pet for many years. I didn't think we needed the extra responsibility. Then a post on my social media feed ...

Earlier this month, hundreds of beagles were freed from Wisconsin's Ridglan Farms. Now, many of them are fitting into their ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. The scene is unbearably sweet: A little girl, about eight, is training a puppy. Like a ...

The idea of a “kid-friendly” dog is appealing, especially for families seeking a calm companion for their children. But what makes a pup “kid friendly” is quite complex. A dog’s ability to live safely ...

Who doesn’t love dogs? They provide love in its purest form, and so every year on May 20th, we celebrate National Rescue Dog Day. The aim is to bring awareness ...

PAWS4you Rescue brought together animal lovers, community partners, sponsors, and supporters from across South Florida for ...

The author said she spent years turning her kids down when they asked for a dog. Then, they adopted four in an 18-month span.Courtesy of Rachel Garlinghouse. My four kids have been begging us to get a ...

My four kids have been begging us to get a dog for many, many years. Every time they asked, I had a slew of very valid reasons why the answer was always, "No." Dogs are expensive, they bark, they ...