Established by the Humane Society in 1996, this week encourages people to get involved with local animal rescues and shelters; find out how you can help and build awareness.

Although pet owners are encouraged to make meals for their pets today, always observe safety measures, including preparing foods that are safe for Fluffy and Fido.

It’s been more than one year since reports of pets getting sick potentially from China-made jerky treats surfaced, and now the FDA is asking for pet owners’ help.

Pet theft is one reason dogs and cats seemingly vanish from their owners; here are some ways to protect you and your beloved four-legged friends from this awful trend.

Almost half of those who suffer domestic abuse are afraid to escape the abuser for fear of what may happen to their pets if they leave; find out which organizations can help.

The government shutdown isn’t just having an impact on people; several agencies have shut down that monitor animal welfare and various regulations have been suspended.

The holidays are approaching, including “Black Friday,” so what to get your pet? Here are eight products for dogs and cats that fall outside the realm of ordinary.

More than 50 percent of all dogs and almost 60 percent of all cats in America are overweight or obese; learn how you can determine if Fluffy or Fido needs to shed some pounds.

The Rescue Waggin’ vehicle travels as much as 3,000 miles per week in order to move pets to locations where they will have the greatest chance of finding their forever homes.

Video: Amazing footage of a fireman rescuing an unconscious tabby kitten from a burning home in Fresno, California, and then reviving the tiny feline moments later.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2013 Petties Award Winners Announcedby DogTime Media Annual Awards Recognize the Best Pet Bloggers, Best Pet Videos, Best Mobile Apps, and the Hardest Working Rescue & Shelter Volunteers SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – (September 18, 2013) – DogTime Media, the largest vertical media community focused exclusively on pet owners, announced the winners of […]

While emotions can run high with taking care of animals and end-of-life decisions, sometimes people forget about the pet owners who must make those wrenching choices.

I had my pet insured a few years ago and ended up cancelling my policy because I had to pay the vet upfront and wait too long to receive my claim reimbursement. Have there been any improvements in this process?

New regulations will make online pet breeders apply for federal licenses and subject them to the same government oversight as other commercial pet breeders.

A complete list of winners and nominees for the 4th annual Petties Awards; this year, we added three new categories to the mix, including Best Pet Video.

Almost 35 years ago, actor Leo Grillo took in a mixed-breed dog he found in the Los Angeles National Forrest; today, he runs the biggest animal shelter in the U.S.

A suspicious anti-cat report claims feral feline colonies will spread rabies at an alarming rate, but aggressive trap-and-kill programs have proven ineffective.

How reliable are pet insurance plans and how long have they been around? I don't want to spend my money and then find out they are not there when I need them.

That scraggy, skinny dog or cat who wanders around your neighborhood may not be a stray, but a household pet who may have run away from home and become lost.

Does your Kindle bear tooth marks? Has your dog destroyed countless remote controls and sets of headphones? You’re not alone: Pet owners are full of tales of animal-related electronic woes. Christie Keith of Davisburg, Mich., is on her fourth Kindle. Her Scottish Deerhound, Rawley, has a taste for them. He has also demolished six Kindle […]