After decades of fearing that the New Guinea highland wild dog had gone extinct in its native habitat, researchers have finally confirmed the existence of a healthy, viable population, hidden in one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth.

A study from Emory University asked the tough question: which does your dog love more - you or dinner time?

It's National Poison Prevention Week! Every home contains a variety of everyday items and substances that can be dangerous or even fatal if ingested by dogs and cats. You can protect your pet’s health by becoming aware of the most common health hazards found in many pet-owning households.

If you were sick in a hospital and someone saved your life, your first thought probably wouldn't be to thank a dog. But some people in Vancouver General Hospital in Canada may owe their lives to Angus, an English springer spaniel, and his handler.

It might be impossible for any one person to adopt every pet in need of a good home, but these kids are doing the next best thing — by bringing shy shelter dogs out of their shells.