Pets
A Cat and a Chicken Help Each Other Survive California Wildfire
While the fire raged, two creatures found comfort in each other.
Meet the Cat Helping to Train Service Dogs
D-O-G was a stray kitten before the trainers at Support Dogs Inc. decided to give him a home—and a job.
Rufus the Therapy Dog
Meet Rufus, the 2006 Westminster Kennel Club "Best in Show" winner who has a new job, helping children in a big way.
The Miraculous Rescue of a Deaf Puppy
After an Australian shepherd mix fell into a 50-foot hole, neighbors and volunteers spent 30 hours trying to rescue him.
Fireworks? 10 Ways to Comfort Your Anxious Pet
Author and pet expert Peggy Frezon offers some tips for keeping your pets calm during time of stress and turmoil.
This Animal Rehabilitator's Home Is a Haven for Wildlife of Every Stripe
Molly Ryan welcomes any and all rescue animals, from woodchucks to pigs and flying squirrels, who need a refuge to recover from life's hard knocks.
5 Ways to Help Your Pets Beat the Heat
Author and animal expert Peggy Frezon offers advice on how to keep your animal pals cool and comfortable this summer.
A Lesson Learned from a Faithful Dog
She shares her love of animals and the lessons they teach her with local youth.
How a Pet Search Turned into a Mission to Help Rescue Dogs
Soon after adopting her first dog, Nina Roedeler became a dedicated volunteer for Friends with Four Paws, a nonprofit that finds home for rescue dogs.
Remembering Koko, the Beloved Gorilla Who Learned to Communicate via Sign Language
Koko, the gorilla who learned sign language and touched hearts around the world with her expressions of emotion and empathy, has passed away at 46.