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Why is San Diego County So Obsessed With Dogs?
Let’s be honest here – you kind of just fit in better in the county if you have a canine best friend. So why is it that San Diego County is so obsessed with tail-wagging, wet nose-having, bone-loving pooches? We took a closer look for you.
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How to Potty Train Your Puppy
Wondering the best way to make sure your dog is potty trained? Well, it takes a lot of work. Here are some steps you can take to make potty training with your pup go smoother.
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Orphaned Dogs Arrive in SD From Louisiana
Dozens of dogs in need of a home are arriving in San Diego from Louisiana.
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How to Avoid Getting Scammed When Buying a Puppy
Thinking about getting a puppy? Here are the best ways to avoid getting scammed.
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How to Train Your Dog Like a Pro
The most important thing to know about training your new pup, according to Petco dog trainer Chloe Sternlicht, is that dogs respond best to positive reinforcement. So be patient when Fido makes a mistake and smother him with praise and treats when he get it right. Sternlicht gives some tips for getting your dog to respond to basic commands.
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10 Most Common Dog Breeds in Shelters
Every year approximately 3.3 million dogs enter the shelter system. These are the 10 most common dog breeds found in shelters nationwide.
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Newborn Photoshoot Features Adorable Tiny Puppies
Baby photographer Kelly Frankenburg of 11 Sixteen Photography in Richmond, Va., love animals and started fostering pets from the city shelter. When her latest fosters arrived, she couldn’t help but line the trio of puppies up for a heartwarming photo shoot. Check out the photos of Chihuahua mom, Mama Paris, and her three roly-poly, 2-week-old babies — Tito, Messi and…
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Litter of Puppies Left for Dead Rescued by Foster Group
A litter of Catahoula puppies left for dead near a gas station in Socorro, New Mexico Friday are now in the care of an animal foster group. Marie Privett, founder of Bridges to Home, said it’s not uncommon for them to care for abandoned litters. “I always feel bad for the ones we don’t get because for every one we...
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New Year Brings Lots of Puppies, Kittens to Local Animal Shelter
Nearly 80 puppies and kittens were born at the Helen Woodward Animal Center in January — dozens are still available for adoption.
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Puppies Dumped in Trash Bin Are Recovering
Seven newborn puppies that were dumped into a Coachella trash bin are receiving care. A woman police said was seen on surveillance video throwing them in the bin was arrested. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
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Animal Medical Center Discovers 19 Pacifiers in Dog's Stomach
A Boston veterinary hospital got quite a surprise recently when a family brought in their bulldog after he stopped eating.The Angell Animal Medical Center found 19 baby pacifiers in the dog’s stomach.
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Pups Impounded From Coachella Woman's Home Soon Ready for Adoption
A few dogs rescued from the home of a Coachella woman accused of throwing seven puppies into a dumpster in a sealed plastic bag soon will be available for adoption, officials announced on Monday.
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Alleged Puppy Dumper Caught on Camera Arrested
A 54-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the dumping of newborn puppies into a dumpster in an act caught on camera.
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Police Seek Woman Who Tossed Bag of Puppies Into Dumpster
Police sought a woman who can be seen in surveillance video shoving seven newborn puppies that were only days old into a dumpster behind an auto-parts store on Thursday in Coachella, officials said.
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FDA Issues Warning for Dog Food Brands Containing Toxic Levels of Vitamin D
Several popular brands of dry dog food have up to 70 times the safe levels of vitamin D and could kill dogs who eat them, the Food and Drug Administration warned Monday. “Excess vitamin D in the diet can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling and weight loss. Vitamin D at toxic levels can cause...
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Service Dog Gives Birth While Waiting to Board Flight
Eleanor Rigby, a two-year-old golden retriever service dog, went into labor and gave birth to eight puppies while waiting with her owner at the Tampa International Airport.
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Service Dogs Head to Disneyland for a Doggone Good Time
They say Disneyland is the “happiest place on Earth.” They also say dogs are man’s best friend. So what happens when you bring your dogs to Disney?
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8 Puppies Rescued From Fire
Quick action by a neighbor and first responders saved eight puppies from a garage fire in Utah.
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‘Tonight': Puppies Predict the Winner of Super Bowl LII
Jimmy Fallon welcomes back his panel of puppies to predict the results of the 2018 Super Bowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots.
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Puppies Rescued From Dumpster Now at Animal Shelter
What kind of person throws 12-day-old puppies into the dumpster? That’s what County of San Diego Animal Services wants to know.