Pet Care

On the left, a young woman in a wheelchair hugs a golden Labrador indoors; on the right, a man with prosthetic legs pets a small white dog on a sofa.

Federal Rollback Leaves Disabled Tenants Fighting To Keep Their Homes And Their Animals

A quiet federal policy shift at HUD is putting disabled renters in an impossible position: give up the assistance animal that is part of their medical care, or give up...

Federal Rollback Leaves Disabled Tenants Fighting To Keep Their Homes And Their Animals

A quiet federal policy shift at HUD is putting disabled renters in an impossible position: give up the assistance animal that is part of their medical care, or give up...

On the left, a Suffolk County SPCA detective cradles three tiny newborn kittens; on the right, SPCA officers in a damaged interior inspect walls using equipment.

Nearly 100 Cats Found in Condemned Home Where Floors Were Saturated With Urine

Somber cat hoarding case in Bohemia exposes neglect of nearly 100 cats and urgent need for community support.

Nearly 100 Cats Found in Condemned Home Where Floors Were Saturated With Urine

Somber cat hoarding case in Bohemia exposes neglect of nearly 100 cats and urgent need for community support.

On the left, a black-and-tan dachshund sits alertly outdoors among fallen leaves; on the right, a pristine white-sand beach meets calm turquoise water beside golden rocks.

Tiny Dachshund Survives 529 Days Alone on an Island Before Tearful Reunion With Owners

Uplifting reunion: miniature dachshund Valerie survives 529 days on Kangaroo Island and reunites with her family.

Tiny Dachshund Survives 529 Days Alone on an Island Before Tearful Reunion With Owners

Uplifting reunion: miniature dachshund Valerie survives 529 days on Kangaroo Island and reunites with her family.

Side-by-side images show a vocal tabby kitten being held up and cuddled against the woman who rescued it.

Runner Hears Desperate Cries Before a Tiny Kitten Bursts From the Woods

Uplifting lost kitten rescue: runner finds tiny kitten in woods who chooses her and becomes beloved family member.

Runner Hears Desperate Cries Before a Tiny Kitten Bursts From the Woods

Uplifting lost kitten rescue: runner finds tiny kitten in woods who chooses her and becomes beloved family member.

A tiny tabby kitten opens its mouth while being held up toward the camera inside a sunlit home.

Little Boy Thought His Beloved Dog Was Dead Before a Microchip Brought Her Home 13 Months Later

Uplifting microchipped dog reunion: San Francisco family reunited with Peach after 13 months, highlighting the importance of microchipping pets.

Little Boy Thought His Beloved Dog Was Dead Before a Microchip Brought Her Home 13 Months Later

Uplifting microchipped dog reunion: San Francisco family reunited with Peach after 13 months, highlighting the importance of microchipping pets.

Side-by-side images show a woman’s mugshot and numerous dogs crowded behind a metal gate.

Woman Faces 34 Cruelty Charges After Dogs Were Allegedly Denied Food, Water and Proper Shelter

Somber look at more than 30 malnourished dogs rescued in Steuben County, highlighting neglect, legal charges, and rehabilitation efforts.

Woman Faces 34 Cruelty Charges After Dogs Were Allegedly Denied Food, Water and Proper Shelter

Somber look at more than 30 malnourished dogs rescued in Steuben County, highlighting neglect, legal charges, and rehabilitation efforts.