Australian Shepherds are full of surprises. Their name makes it sound like they came from Australia, but the breed’s story took shape on American ranches. Basque shepherds heading West brought tough, capable herding dogs that had come through Australia. In wide-open pasture, those dogs proved smart, gritty, and steady on sheep. Ranchers started calling them “Aussies,” and the nickname stuck. An Aussie is always watching and thinking. These dogs notice everything! The Australi

In a proactive move, Madison, Wisconsin, has enacted a ban prohibiting the sale of cats and dogs in all retail pet stores. The ordinance bars pet stores from selling, offering for sale, or delivering dogs or cats within city limits. Civil penalties apply for violations. Motivated by concerns about shelter overpopulation and the welfare of animals from commercial breeders or puppy mills, city leaders acted before any stores began sales.

On the morning of May 9, 2025 Pennsylvania State Senator Frank Farry was driving to the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association convention in Bethlehem when a strange noise coming from under the hood of his SUV made him pull over in Middletown Township.

HB 217 makes selling puppies in public spaces illegal across Georgia. Photo by Steve Sewell on Unsplash Georgia has outlawed the roadside...

An unorthodox reunion took place in Boaz, Alabama, when a three-year-old Chihuahua mix named Emma reunited with her owner, Cheyenne Campbell

Observed annually on February 20, National Love Your Pet Day celebrates the loving bond between humans and their animal companions.

A mail carrier in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, sprang into action to save an adult male Rottweiler trapped in an icy creek. Steve Mull, a U

Ribbet, a resilient Labrador Retriever puppy, enjoys his toys while recovering after losing both eyes in a dog attack. (Photo: Second...

Cinnamon, a 13-year-old orange tabby, witnessed her world unravel when her beloved owner passed away. A recent Instagram post by Orange...

World Kindness Day reminds us of the invaluable lessons our dogs teach us daily about love, compassion, and connection. Our furry friends...

Halloween arrives tonight, bringing pumpkins with carved glowing grins, brimming bowls of sugary confections, the cheerful chimes of...

National Cat Day raises awareness for cats in need of adoption, especially the often overlooked senior cats and those with special...

October is Pit Bull Awareness Month. This month challenges us to look beyond stereotypes and appreciate the love and companionship that...

And they lived happily ever after... During their stay at the Sevier County Humane Society , two Tennessee-based visually impaired...