Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Tyler Matakevich was definitely not intending to adopt a dog.

Then a small, black rescue puppy named Jerrica was placed into his big, football player arms.

Spring cleaning may look a little different for a pet owner versus a non-pet owner. In addition to clearing out cobwebs and getting rid of items accumulated over the winter, pet owners may need to clean or toss certain pet supplies.

Here’s when to clean your pet’s beds, bowls, and toys in order to keep your home clean, healthy and smelling fresh.

One of the newest employees at East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a four-legged friend whose job is to brighten staffers' and patients' days. Farley, a golden retriever puppy born in October, is the hospital's first-ever full-time comfort animal. The lovable canine will take on her new job in memory of a patient.

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?