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Do young dogs really need pet insurance or can owners afford to skip it? Here's what you should know first.

A Florida alligator that's responsible for killing an 85-year-old woman first tried to attack her dog during a walk, according to a state agency.

An alligator killed an 85-year-old woman as she walked her dog near a canal in a senior living community on Florida's Atlantic Coast.

Letter writer is afraid girlfriend will coddle their possible future children the way she currently spoils her dog.

As you’re reviewing your list of New Year’s resolutions, you realize there’s one thing that still needs to make the cut; that being “walk the dog more.” This, you recognize, will kill two birds with one stone—burn off that pent-up energy your dog always seems to have, while allowing you to stay fit and enjoy the great outdoors.

Crews were called to Hockley, Essex, on Christmas Eve and treated the dog and owner at the scene.

Pet parents, don't slip into bad habits! Avoiding these behaviors now can help your pup have better health outcomes in the long run.

A dog was seen by residents of the Mexican state of Zacatecas running down the street with a severed human head in its mouth. Police eventually were able to wrestle the head away.

You can save money on pet insurance by buying a policy at certain times.

The Taste of Chicago opened on Friday, July 8, 2022, in Chicago's Grant Park and city neighborhoods and runs through the weekend to July 10.

A German shepherd was rescued from a zoo enclosure after being chased by gorillas. No animals, staff or zoo guests were harmed.

Teach these to your dog, and both of you will be safer and happier outdoors

Make sure your adventure buddy is trail-ready with these training tips

A dog shot in the face in Flagler County in April has found a new "leash" on life thanks to a member of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Meet adoptable dogs at PetSmart Regency this Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Gusty today, but southerly winds will help to push temperatures into the middle to upper 70s.

A man accused of leaving a dog in an apartment complex dumpster has been arrested.

Tom Holland might be without his Spider-Man suit in “Uncharted,” but his latest action-adventure is still doing good business at the North American box office.

Surveillance images obtained by News4JAX from a Southside Jacksonville apartment complex shows a man taking a dog out of an SUV and putting it into a dumpster.

Not since 2017’s “Logan Lucky” has Channing Tatum been the lead in a film.

A friend seems to be struggling with the idea that her daughter's partner is more than just a "roommate," and keeps re-asking the same questions about it.

If you recently searched the internet for "dog trainers near me," there's a good chance you became immediately overwhelmed by the options, certifications and vocabulary. There is a lot of information out there! So we consulted some experts on where to start. Here's what they say.

Get 20% off this automatic interactive dog ball that will keep your dog entertained while you work.

Get to the bottom of your dog's allergies with this dog DNA and allergy test kit bundle.

How to balance freedom and adventure with safety and security

The MP, who was stabbed to death a fortnight ago, said French Bulldog Vivienne lifted his spirits.

Kenosha County sheriff’s deputies have shot and wounded a man they say was driving a stolen vehicle connected to a Chicago homicide, officials said Thursday.

More than 20 skateboards will be auctioned to raise money to build a rural skatepark.

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During the warm months of summer, it's a lot easier for a person to cool down than it is for a dog. Your dog doesn’t have the luxury of shedding layers

Kingsnakes are resistant to copperhead venom.

Kingsnakes are resistant to copperhead venom.

Kingsnakes are resistant to copperhead venom.

Kingsnakes are resistant to copperhead venom.

Kingsnakes are resistant to copperhead venom.

Pet adoptions have spiked during the pandemic. Now is the time to change outdoor dog culture for the benefit of people, public lands, wildlife, and the dogs themselves.

Here are six things to keep in mind when training your dog for ultimate adventuring. Build Physical StaminaIf you want to raise the bar from casual walks to longer outdoor adventures, you must do so gradually, says Tracey Hagan of Pawsitive Purpose Dog Training. “See what your dog does,” Hagan says, noting that you should always check her body language for signs of fatigue. Don’t Forget About Mental FitnessJust like humans, dogs need mental stimulation to build their intelligence and trail smarts. From nutrient-dense recipies designed to support puppy development to the protein-rich Original Dog Food, ORIJEN nourishes your adventure dog the way nature intended.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) welcomed a new (and adorable) member on Wednesday. Roxy, a black lab, will work alongside the Community Relations Team. “We will share all of her adventures and all the new friends she meets along the way!” SJCFR said. You can follow Roxy’s journey here.

As of Friday afternoon, the dog, which lived at the home, was in the custody of Joliet Animal Control. English on Friday said police have not had previous contact at the home on Arthur Avenue for any reports regarding the dog.

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Animal control officers in Nassau County are searching for the person who abandoned an emaciated dog. Staff at the Nassau County Humane Society named her “Hope” because they hope she will be able to recover. They said she was pushed out of a car at the Fernandina Beach Exit off I-95 Saturday. The veterinarian believes Hope recently had puppies. The Humane Society is asking anyone with information about their whereabouts, or where Hope came from, to give them a call.

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Glynn County Water Rescue Team saved a dog Tuesday morning from the ocean near Massengale Park. Glynn County Fire Rescue said the pup, named Brooks, decided to chase a few pelicans. Unfortunately, those pelicans were half a mile off shore. Members from the water rescue team were able to locate Brooks in St. Simon’s shipping channel and bring him safely back to shore. Brooks and his owner are both safe and appreciative!

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Humane Society is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for abandoning a severely underweight dog on Pecan Point Drive in Brunswick, Georgia. On Oct. 11, Glynn County Animal Control responded to a request for assistance from the Glynn County Police Department to rescue a severely emaciated dog found abandoned in a crate inside a porta-potty at a construction site for a new housing development. After receiving emergency medical care overnight, the dog, now called Rusty, was transferred from animal control to a rescue group, where he is recovering from his physical and psychological injuries. We hope our reward helps find the person or persons who committed this despicable act.”Glynn County animal control officers and Glynn County police officers are investigating this case. Anyone with relevant information is asked to call the Glynn County Animal Shelter at 912-554-7501 or email animalservices@glynncounty-ga.gov.

In this photo provided by the Burke County Rescue Squad, a member of the Burke County Rescue Squad rescues a dog trapped 30 feet (9 meters) down in a sinkhole, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Pisgah National Forest in Morganton, N.C. The dog was not injured, but was starving and dehydrated, according to the rescuers. (Burke County Rescue Squad via AP)MORGANTON, N.C. – A group of mountain bikers on a North Carolina trail spotted a dog trapped 30 feet (9 meters) down in a sinkhole — and it took a salty snack and some straps to lift him to safety. The bikers called for help and led rescuers more than a mile to the stranded animal, where they rappelled into the sinkhole, enticed the starving dog with some beef jerky and raised him to safety using a harness, the rescue squad said. The dog was not injured, but was starving and dehydrated, according to the rescuers.

For people in parts of the country that are hit by hurricanes, you probably already know to have an emergency kit ready for a moment’s notice, but do you have everything prepared for your four-legged friend?

A North Carolina family’s pug may be the first dog in the United States to test positive for the coronavirus, according to researchers. Three members of the McClean family -- Sam McClean, wife Heather and their son, Ben -- contracted COVID-19 last month. He is believed to be the first dog in the country to test positive for the virus, according to the university. Federal officials announced last week that two cats tested positive for the novel coronavirus in New York. Two dogs under quarantine in Hong Kong also tested positive for the virus, according to officials there.

It’s pretty well known by now that with more people working from home, they are having to juggle work and being around kids.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Social distancing is changing how the world operates and animal shelters are no exception to the new order. For the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS), that means reducing the number of staff members in the building, altering previously planned events, and changing how fostering and adoptions are done. We met our fundraising goal so we’re excited and appreciative of that,” Lindsay Layendecker, Jacksonville Humane Society Assistant Development Director said. Jacksonville Humane Society is the only shelter in Clay and Duval Counties still taking in stray animals. If you want to help but can’t adopt or foster, JHS said it is accepting donations of all kinds moving forward.

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A K9 assisting the Federal Bureau of Investigation in a search for a missing baby was bitten by a water moccasin in the Everglades on Thursday. As investigators and officers were searching the area, Heidi Sievers, Forensic Investigator (FI) and K9 Phi’s handler noticed that K9 Phi was limping. ​“The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is thankful for the quick actions of BluePearl in K9 Phi’s care," the Pasco Sheriff’s Office said. “Their professionalism and communication with FI Sievers and Cpl. While K9 Phi is a working dog, he is also a part of not only the Pasco Sheriff’s Office family, but also FI Sievers’ family, as our K9s live at home in off duty hours.

HONG KONG – Hong Kong health officials confirmed one additional case of the new virus on Friday, bringing the territory's total to 92. Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan of Hong Kong’s Department of Health also told reporters that the pet dog of a COVID-19 patient had tested “weakly positive” the new virus. However, officials at Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) are as yet uncertain as to whether the dog really is infected or whether it is an environmental contamination. The dog does is not exhibiting any relevant symptoms. Further tests will be conducted on the dog and it will be kept in quarantine until it tests negative.

(CNN) – A Utah paint shop that specializes in motorcycles and classic cars has designed a customized casket for a fallen police dog. The police department contacted Rawtin Garage with an urgent request to honor Hondo’s life: a customized casket. Hondo’s casket 💔 🐕 What an honor it was to paint a hero’s casket. "What an honor it was to paint a hero's casket," the garage posted on Facebook. The crew at Rawtin Garage normally custom paints motorcycles and classic cars this was their first casket design.

SUWANNEE COUNTY, Fla. – A loyal dog is getting some extra treats after officials said he protected his lost owner until help arrived. The mother told the 911 operators that their dog “Buddy” was also missing. She added that the dog might be with the lost child. Deputies in Suwannee County said neighbors found the missing child and dog in the woods. Neighbors told officials that the dog would not let them near the child.

There's no better feeling than when our four-legged friends do something good and we can reward them with a treat for that nice behavior -- but sometimes, those pre-packaged treats can be flavorless, stale, and who knows what's actually inside of them?

DENVER – For 30 years, it's been illegal to own a pit bull in the city of Denver. But that could change after the city council voted to remove the ban. The Denver City Council passed a new code in a 7-4 vote Monday allowing owners to register their pit bull with the Denver Animal Protection (DAP) and get a breed-restricted license. An annual fee will also be required to maintain the license, a tweet from the Denver City Council said. It also limits the number of pit bulls in one home to two.

TAMPA, Fla. – It took three years, but a dog is finally going to be reunited with its family. And it’s all thanks to a beer can. A shelter dog chosen to be featured on Motorworks Brewing beer cans was. A Florida brewery’s idea to print adoptable dogs on their cans helped a woman locate her missing dog. Watch the video above for more.

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(CNN) - Dog owners could be fined up to $2,700 (AU$4,000) if they don't walk their pets at least once a day under new legislation recognizing animals as sentient beings in the Australian Capital Territory. The Animal Welfare Legislation Amendment Bill, which became law on Thursday, imposes a range of strict penalties in a bid to improve animal welfare. Owners can face heavy on-the-spot fines if they fail to provide basics like shelter, food and water. People who confine dogs for 24 hours must also allow them to move freely for the next two hours or face prosecution. "Modern animal welfare is about considering how an animal is coping both mentally and physically with the conditions in which it lives," ACT City Service Minister Chris Steel, who secured the bill, said in a media release.

(CNN) - Duane "Dog" Chapman, star of WGN America's "Dog's Most Wanted," is being monitored after a medical incident over the weekend, a representative for the TV star tells CNN. "I can confirm Dog is under doctor's care and is resting comfortably," a representative for Chapman said in a statement, following reports he'd experienced a heart-related emergency. When asked to clarify the nature of Chapman's medical issue, the representative did not immediately respond. Chapman became known to television audiences via "Dog the Bounty Hunter," a reality TV series that aired from 2004-2012. His late wife, Beth Chapman, starred alongside him on both his current and former series until her death in June.

Pixabay(CNN) - Dog's aren't just our best friends, they're also good for our health, new research suggests. The latest was this year, in 2019, when researchers again looked at about 2,000 people with no history of heart disease. The researchers compared the cardiovascular health scores of pet owners with those of petless people. But then they compared dog owners with everyone else and found that no matter their age, sex or education level, they benefited the most in terms of cardiovascular health. The study included many factors that determined the health of the heart and arteries, like showing that dog-owners tend to also have a healthier diet than other pet-owners -- thus contributing to a better cardiovascular health.

(CNN) - Dog the Bounty Hunter is hunting whoever stole his late wife's personal items. Duane "Dog" Chapman is offering a reward for information about the burglary of his family's store in Edgewater, Colorado. Beth Chapman died of cancer in June in a Honolulu hospital. The pair and their son Leland also starred in CMT's reality series, "Dog and Beth: On the Hunt," from 2013 to 2015. They later revealed during the A&E special "Dog & Beth: Fight of Their Lives" that she was cancer-free.

A Colorado store owned by Duane Chapman, aka Dog the Bounty Hunter, was burglarized and some of his late wifes things were stolen. Thousands of dollars of clothing and Dog and Beth merchandise were allegedly stolen from the Edgewater business Thursday, according to the Blast. Personal items of his late wife, Beth Chapman, were also taken, including her personal bounty hunting gear. Beth's personal items were organized into a makeshift memorial for her inside the store, according to the site. https://t.co/TEUKHjOkvH Duane Dog Chapman (@DogBountyHunter) August 2, 2019A photo of the building shows the door boarded up after the incident.

BrandpointWASHINGTON - Dog owners are being warned by the Food and Drug Administration of pet food brands that could cause congestive heart failure in their pets. WFTV reports the FDA has been investigating the link between certain brands and dilated cardiomyopathy, also known as DCM. There have been 500 reported cases of DCM with most involving large breed dogs like golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers. However, some small breeds were also affected. Here are the dog food brands with most cases linked to DCM :Acana (67 cases)Zignatue (64)Taste of the Wild (53)4Health (32)Earthborn Holistic (32)Blue Buffalo (31)Nature's Domain (29)Fromm (24)Merrick (16)California Natural (15)Natural Balance (15)Orijen (12)Nature's Variety (11)NutriSource (10)Nutro (10)Rachael Ray Nutrish (10)Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

Beth Chapman, the late star of Dog's Most Wanted, will be honored with two memorial services in the coming days. Her family spoke with Hawaii News Now on Thursday where her husband, Duane "Dog" Chapman, revealed their plans to have two separate events honoring the life of the familys matriarch. "We are very saddened by the loss of Beth Chapman and our thoughts are with Dog and the entire Chapman family during this difficult time," A&E shared in a statement. There's things you go through when you're dying, like steps. RELATED CONTENT:A Timeline of Beth Chapman's Battle With Cancer: Everything She's Said About Fighting the Disease'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Star Beth Chapman to Be CrematedInside Beth and Duane 'Dog' Chapman's Complex Love Story

An Oregon dog is getting a second chance at life after being saved from euthanization. Right before the paralyzed dog was going to be put down, someone discovered an irregularity that needed to be checked out. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more details.

A German Shepherd is being called a hero for protecting a 7-year-old from a deadly rattlesnake. The dog is recovering from 3 snake bites.

A German Shepherd puppy named Luna was lost five weeks ago after falling overboard from a fishing boat near San Clemente Island off California. The dog, which was declared dead soon after, was miraculously found by a Navy biologist on the side of a road.

A man pulls one of his two dogs from tornado debris in Texas. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has more on the emotional rescue caught on cell phone video.

A dog couldn't help but frolic in the fall leaves and thus photobomb its owners' engagement photos. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Elaine Quijano take a look at the photos.

After his interview with "60 Minutes," Vice President Joe Biden interacted with his German Shepherd.

A 4-year-old and his dog have been rescued after falling down a well in Mississippi. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the dramatic rescue.

Dog found in Indiana six years after it went missing in Texas A Yorkie named Bailey, who disappeared from his Texas home six years ago, has been found. Now efforts are underway to unite Bailey with his long lost family. WISH-TV's David Barras reports.