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Holidays

Keep your pets safe and calm on Halloween with these tips

Nation World

Cat travels hundreds of miles back home after it went missing in Yellowstone

How the missing cat made it from Wyoming to California, or even know the right direction toward home, remains a mystery.
Health

Here's where you can get your pet vaccinated for free this weekend

The drive-thru pet vaccination clinic will occur Saturday, Aug. 24, at Forestview Church of Christ at 5425 Watkins St. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Nation World

American Kennel Club reveals 10 most popular dog breeds

The United States' oldest dog registry has put out updated rankings for the 10 most popular dog breeds.
Animals

'Rufferee' Dan Schachner previews 20th 'Puppy Bowl'

"Puppy Bowl XX" airs Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. ET on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS and truTV and streams simultaneously on Discovery+ and Max.
Heartwarming

Arkansas dog's incredible story gains national attention, from abuse to hope to home

After being severely abused and then spending nearly five hundred days in a shelter, one dog has finally found a forever home in Arkansas.
Nation World

Meet the newest breed to join the American Kennel Club, a little dog with a big smile

The American Kennel Club says only about 5,000 of this rare herding breed exist worldwide.
Nation World

America's animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from families facing economic and housing woes

The number of animals entering shelters began to climb in 2021, after a pandemic-related dip, but adoptions haven’t kept pace with the influx of pets.
Nation World

'His 11,478 days on earth would never be enough': Bobi, the world's oldest dog, dies

Bobi was named the world's oldest dog ever earlier this year.
Community

Memphis Humane Society to host drive-thru vaccination clinic

The event will happen on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the facility at 935 Farm Rd. from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Pets

Bug spray with DEET is not safe to use on or around dogs

Using DEET bug spray on or around dogs could cause health problems, including vomiting, lack of coordination and seizures.
Pets

Protect their paws! Hot weather can lead to burns for pets' feet and cause other issues

If pets are reluctant to walk on pavement, don't force them. It may cause burns on their paw pads.