Dogs & Puppies

On the left, a wrinkled tan puppy rests in a wire crate; on the right, several dachshund puppies cluster around a wooden doghouse doorway.

Federal Law Lets Online Puppy Mill Breeders Hide From Inspectors

An estimated 10,000 puppy mills produce 2.6 million dogs a year in the U.S. — and breeders who sell directly online face zero federal inspection requirements.

Federal Law Lets Online Puppy Mill Breeders Hide From Inspectors

An estimated 10,000 puppy mills produce 2.6 million dogs a year in the U.S. — and breeders who sell directly online face zero federal inspection requirements.

bloodhound dog siting in cop car and on a trail

Bloodhound K9 Cane Finds Lost Boys in Rural Area in 10 Minutes

"When the search gets tough, sometimes it takes a nose like K9 Cane’s to get the job done."

Bloodhound K9 Cane Finds Lost Boys in Rural Area in 10 Minutes

"When the search gets tough, sometimes it takes a nose like K9 Cane’s to get the job done."

man in camo gear sleeping in bunker with dog keeping guard

Companions in Conflict: Soldiers and Animals in World War II

Moving bonds between soldiers and animals in World War II through archival photographs.

Companions in Conflict: Soldiers and Animals in World War II

Moving bonds between soldiers and animals in World War II through archival photographs.

On the left, a standing figure looms over a cowering person on a floor; on the right, a distressed woman sits with a corgi.

Fear for Their Pets Is Keeping Domestic Violence Survivors Trapped at Home

Abusers use pets as leverage, and it works. A provision in the 2026 Farm Bill could fund transitional shelters where survivors don't have to leave their animals behind — but...

Fear for Their Pets Is Keeping Domestic Violence Survivors Trapped at Home

Abusers use pets as leverage, and it works. A provision in the 2026 Farm Bill could fund transitional shelters where survivors don't have to leave their animals behind — but...

On the left, two dogs swim in a concrete drainage canal; on the right, a firefighter and two people walk the rescued dogs on leashes.

Two German Shepherds Could Not Escape a Deep Canal Until Firefighters Climbed Down to Carry Them Out

Uplifting rescue: firefighters rescue 2 German shepherds from a Harvey drainage canal, reunited with their owner after shelter care.

Two German Shepherds Could Not Escape a Deep Canal Until Firefighters Climbed Down to Carry Them Out

Uplifting rescue: firefighters rescue 2 German shepherds from a Harvey drainage canal, reunited with their owner after shelter care.