The bond between humans and dogs is legendary, an extraordinary connection that can form between species. We've all heard stories of our canine counterparts' unwavering loyalty, heartwarming ...

Three-and-a-half-year-old Auggy may seem like your average peppy Hell’s Kitchen-based labradoodle, but he’s also a local hero, saving the lives of dogs that need a blood transfusion. Ailing cats and ...

Los Angeles animal shelters are so overcrowded that healthy, adoptable dogs are at risk of euthanasia for lack of space. Dog Coalition Los Angeles helps place shelter dogs in foster homes and improves ...

Cadaver dogs can pick up the distinct scent of human corpses from a pile of rubble or deep underground. With their exceptional abilities, these canines help recover victims of natural disasters and ...

Many people rely on assistance dogs for support, and the well-being of all participants in these interactions is essential and given careful attention. To be sure that the dogs' and their humans' ...

Dogs experience highs and lows just like their owners and their emotions could be influenced by the same genes as humans, new research suggests. For example, the gene called HUNK was found to make ...

Some videos grab you by the heart the second you hit play, and this one is no exception. It shows a Philadelphia firefighter rescuing a dog after a house fire and giving the pup oxygen right there on ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...

A long-shared history links humans and dogs, a relationship that began more than 15,000 years ago when early wolves sought food and shelter near human settlements and gradually adapted to life ...