The name of this breed seems random, but it’s based on a trait shared by many Ragdolls. “The name comes from a tendency to go ...

For months, a black mixed-breed dog had roamed through Lake Wynonah and the surrounding countryside, eluding those who were ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As much as we love and adore our pets, there are times and situations when we cannot take them with us.

New Yorkers are eager to adopt dogs, especially Boxers and Golden Retrievers. But potential owners should be aware of the ...

Cats are so often seen as being offhand and disinterested. But there are quite a few affectionate cat breeds that can cuddle ...

Buddy is an 11-year, 3-month-old shih tzu/bichon frise who came in after his owners faced some very difficult life ...

Maisie is a disabled cat. She cannot move, eat, or relieve herself without help. Her life runs on a strict routine, with her feeding, bathroom breaks, and care scheduled down to the minute. So what ...

Hundreds of four-legged friends are gathering in the southwest suburbs this weekend for the second year of The Great American ...

Dogs react to snow in strikingly different ways, from huskies that thrive in winter to small breeds that shiver at the first ...

Piping plover populations around the Great Lakes plunged in the 1980s. Conservation efforts have helped the numbers grow to record highs.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A new Amazon Prime Video movie called “Merv” aims to put some holiday in your heart with the help of a dog. WGNO’s Kenny Lopez talked to the film’s stars, Zooey Deschanel and ...