A Michigan woman and an Indiana man died within two days of each other after both attempted to save their dogs who ran out on frozen ponds. On Saturday night, Tracy Cashman took her Goldendoodle Lola for a walk at a nearby park, WWMT reported. About a half hour later, Lola returned home — but

Golden Retrievers are friendly and energetic. Photo: iStock.com/Leoba 1. Key Characteristics AKC Group: Sporting Height: 23–34 inches for males; 21.5–22.5 inches for females Weight: 65–75 pounds for males; 55–65 pounds for females Life Expectancy: 10–12 years Golden Retrievers are active and friendly dogs who have a water-repellant double coat. Their signature gold color varies from light to dark, and

Sherman was moved from one scary situation to another. According to The Dodo, the 6-year-old pit bull mix used to live in a home with two unneutered dogs that routinely bullied him, leaving the shelter pup with marks on his face. Instead of having the other dogs neutered or seeking out training, Sherman’s owner decided

You may have not fully recovered from the photo that circulated two years ago of Asian lady beetles covering the roof of a Kansas dog’s mouth — but  experts say, this is a pest pet owners need to be mindful of every holiday season. According to The Houston Chronicle, this time of year is when dog

Do dogs like hugs? It may depend on a variety of factors — and the individual dog, of course. Photo: pisauikan Nobody wants to get bitten by a dog. Worse still, no one wants their dog to be the biter — especially where kids are involved. But say a child hugs a fluffy dog they

Maker: Columbia River Natural Pet Foods Inc.Cause: Potential for listeriaAnnouncement: FDA announcement dated Dec. 5, 2018 (archived here)What was recalled: 2 lb. packages of Cow Pie with Lot #81917 (processed on Aug. 19, 2017) “Cow Pie is a fresh frozen meats product intended to feed raw to dogs and cats,” according to the recall announcement, which added that

Dogs wearing spiky, neon jackets with mohawks are taking over Twitter. These pooches aren’t just making a fashion statement; they are staying safe from predators in style. CoyoteVest is a product created to protect smaller dogs and outdoor cats from coyote, birds of prey and aggressive dog attacks. According to the company’s website, Paul and Pam

Get ready to meet a lot of Maxes and and Bellas in your dog’s obedience class. According to Rover.com, Max and Bella are the most popular dog names of 2018. The online network of pet sitters and dog walkers released their sixth annual report on the year’s top dog names and naming trends based on their

Relief could be near for dogs distressed by loud noises like fireworks and traffic. The Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that the Center for Veterinary Medicine has approved Pexion, a drug designed to treat noise aversion in dogs. Dogs with noise aversion aren’t simply startled by a sound; rather, noise-averse dogs can react by

These dog-friendly cupcakes are great for a birthday party or as a special treat. Photos: Allison Gray/Petful I kind of love dog stuff that looks like human stuff. I’m talking squeaky dog toy that looks like a pair of earmuffs, sweatshirt complete with pouch pocket and hood — and food that looks like it should

A South Carolina couple has been charged after they allegedly left their dog tangled in a cable without food or water for so long that he desperately chewed off his own leg. The Ware Shoals Police Department were called to the home of Jessica Kathleen James and Skylar Lane Craft on November 19, FOX Carolina

Food recalls aren’t just a human concern. The Food and Drug Administration recently announced a recall of dry dog food from eight different brands over concerns of potentially toxic vitamin D levels. “The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about recalls of several dry dog foods after receiving complaints that dogs eating the

Sully the service dog’s dedication to his best friend George H. W. Bush continues. After standing guard over the late president’s coffin this weekend, the yellow Lab visited his owner once again at the Capitol Rotunda, where Bush lies in state, on Tuesday. Sully wore an American flag vest for his Capitol visit, and was escorted

Climate change affects pets, too — not just humans. Photo: Pixabay Climate change affects our pets, plain and simple. And the news gets worse: Higher temperatures and fiercer weather patterns will bring more suffering. In other words, our animals will endure the same hotter weather, hurricanes and floods that afflict humans. But unseen dangers, like