pets

Los Angeles has a policy for dealing with its feral cat population: trap, neuter and return. That’s where Krip Kimmer Hines comes in. Hines, who goes by Kritter Kim, is a cat trapper. Yusuf Omar of Hashtag Our Stories gets a lesson in how to trap cats and then is introduced to Crumbs & Whiskers, a high end cat cafe...

The Helen Woodward Animal Center has announced that it is seeking the perfect families to adopt a couple of overweight and adorable pets in hopes they can help them maintain a healthy diet and exercise.

Our “California Live” family just keeps growing. Correspondent Ross Thomas brings a brand-new Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy home. Even better, his four-year-old son, Taj, has no idea about the surprise he’s in for. To get ready, Ross gets ground rules from certified dog trainer Michelle Stern on how to welcome a new dog into a family.

The makers of Busch Beer are looking for a paw-fessional beer taster for its line of canine brew.

When human contact was in short supply last year droves of Americans turned to their local shelters and adopted pets. But your office is now making plans to bring its employees back together under one roof. Try explaining that to the new dog or cat that’s been spoiled rotten by your presence.

Rabbits rescued from a home in the Fairmont Park area by the San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement unit earlier this month are now ready to find new, loving families, it was announced Monday.

Pets can sometimes carry harmful germs that can make us sick even when the pet appears to be just fine. Consumer Reports has some tips to help you and your furry family stay healthy.

A dog named Clover is being hailed by Canadian media as a hero for helping her human, Haley Moore, survive a seizure that struck her suddenly during a walk.

A San Diego-based nonprofit organization has been credited for saving the lives of thousands of pets after their owners had no way to pay for emergency vet bills. Like many nonprofits, this one has also had some trouble fundraising during the pandemic to continue on with their good deeds.

A San Diego-based non-profit organization that helps pet owners pay emergency veterinarian bills has started an online fundraiser. NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews goes into detail.

Could the French bulldog become America’s favorite purebred pooch?

A few years ago, I was struggling with my mental health in a way I never had before. That’s when I decided to adopt my best friend, Pippa. Ever since, my life has been happier. I’ve often wondered: Is there a science behind the powerful, healing bond between a pet and their human? Turns out, there is.

Dogs have been man’s best friend for thousands of years. And they have one of man’s most important jobs – serving our nation’s heroes. Rory Diamond is the CEO of K9s for Warriors, an organization that places service dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD or other trauma.

Humans aren’t the only ones who’ve had to endure anxiety during this pandemic. Believe it or not, it can also affect your furry family members. So, Ross invited certified dog trainer Malena DeMartini-Price to discuss the signs of pet separation anxiety and what we can do to teach our furry friends that alone time is not scary. Plus, find out...

It’s a reunion that came together with a lot of help and a little luck, but before that, it was a race to find Harley.

The San Diego Humane Society today began accepting entries for its “March Meowness” tournament, in which pet owners are encouraged to submit photos of their furry — or scaly, or feathered — friends to compete for Petco gift cards.

NBC 7’s Meteorologist Sheena Parveen has what you need to know about the colder weather and keeping our pets safe, including how specific dog breeds react to the cold weather differently.

Police are looking for two men who stole a couple of bulldog puppies from a North Hollywood family after assaulting one of the owners. The violent assault was caught on camera.

Cadbury, one of the largest chocolate brands, is inviting pet owners to enter the third annual Cadbury Bunny Tryouts.

A Bay Area environmental research center suggests our pets could be a significant contributor to climate change — and says the fix could be easier than we think.