DOGS

Today on Paws-ing for Pets we welcomed Layla who is looking for her forever home!

It appears a group of husky puppies was enjoying the cold temperatures so much on Tuesday that they just had to escape their home and explore the outdoors.

We let dogs out to run. We should do the same for ourselves.

Bars in Tampa and Orlando are challenging the Florida Department of Health over decisions to block dogs from being in the establishments.

An Orange County pet store has been ordered to pay $85,000 to consumers after the Florida attorney general’s office said customers were deceived and sold sick or dying puppies, News4JAX sister station WKMG-TV News 6 reports.

Citing a database of over a million pet parents, Rover came up with a list of the top dog and cat names of 2022.

Jacksonville firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire Wednesday morning in the city’s Sandalwood neighborhood, officials said.

Poppy is trained to smell blood sugar levels and alerted a boy's parents to his plight.

NHS sent an update on Friday saying all 10 of the 7-month-old male beagles had been pre-adopted -- within the first hour of them becoming available on Friday -- which just happened to be National Dog Day!

The "Clear the Shelters" campaign is returning to Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Humane Society and Animal Care and Protective Services are teaming up for the national free adoption event.

They really mean it when they say dogs are our best friends.

The rescue of thousands of beagles from a breeding facility in Virginia that sold dogs to various laboratories across the US to be experimented on has captured the hearts of dog lovers across the country.

Ecstatic canines can well up when they are reunited with their human companions, a study suggests.

An animal rescue organization based out of Jacksonville is currently taking part in the largest dog rescue operation in US history.

Charities are on a mission in what is thought to be one of the US's biggest ever dog rescue efforts.

Johnette Wiggins has always had a love of dogs. She has taken that passion to launch a multi-faceted business that is…for the dogs. Netta’s Furry Babies is located in Springfield and has built a reputation for offering dogs an experience that makes them NOT want to go home. She is also training adults along with their dogs to make their home living experience other wordly, as well. Rance met Johnette and one of her favorite students Stormy at Springfield Dog Park to find out more about the Netta Furry Baby experience.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has added therapy dogs, providing another way to help firefighters and dispatchers deal with the emotional trauma that can come with being a first responder.

The results come as no surprise to Jane Manno, PsyD, psychologist for Cleveland Clinic.

A dog visiting Miners Castle at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with his family had to be rescued after he jumped off a cliff and plummeted 25-30 feet to a ledge below.

Doctors at a 24-hour animal critical care center in Jacksonville say they’re seeing an increase in the number of dogs suffering from heat stroke coming into the emergency room.

Expert says more and more people are looking to work at pet-friendly companies in the wake of the pandemic.

With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, many dog owners are bracing for a holiday celebration that only amounts to stress for their beloved pets.

With summer getting into full swing, that means activities such as barbecues, celebrations with fireworks, and of course, vacations.

Millions of people who bought dogs during the pandemic are now returning to work.

Getting out your dog’s energy and keeping them healthy is vital. But overdoing it is easier than you think.

The child had been at Birmingham Children's Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on Monday.

It’s natural to want to post about the passing of your sweet pet to your family and friends on Facebook or Instagram, but have you ever noticed that lately, we all say some form of, “they’ve crossed (or gone over) the rainbow bridge?”

Do we have a new celebrity psychic on our hands? The only way we’ll know is after Sunday night.

Louise Whitham said she was crying her eyes out when her postman heard her distress.

Jacksonville’s annual “Silent Night” program that aims to empty animal shelters for the holidays will soon be in full swing.

Families considering a new dog or cat can stop by Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) this Howl-O-Ween weekend to visit animals hoping to find their forever homes.

The dog days may soon be over for pet retailers that sell dogs and cats in their stores.

Mesa Smith, who performs with Canine Stunt Dog Shows, has shared her family’s passion for dog training since she was 7.

The three dogs with the most votes will go on to be judged by celebrity judge Megan Hilty and judges from PEOPLE and the PEDIGREE brand.

The Jacksonville Humane Society took in some of the animals that had to be evacuated from a shelter in Gulfport, Mississippi, ahead of Hurricane Ida.

We are celebrating by sharing your fur-bulous pup pics all day long.

Visitor snooped, ate too much and used all the towels

I’ve long sought out toys that our dogs will not just hoard—and plot to steal from each other—but actually engage with

If you’re a dog lover, what’s your favorite breed?

Rabies infections cause tens of thousands of deaths worldwide each year, mainly in Asia and Africa, according to WHO.

This little Pekingese named Wasabi won the hearts of the Westminster Dog Show Sunday night, as well as the hearts of America.

Being home for those first couple months of the pandemic really made for a lot of free time for some, and wasn’t it the perfect time to adopt a new puppy or kitty?

The dogs were rescued from St. Vincent after a volcano erupted on the island.

Your dog is protecting you when he follows you in

State Farm reports its highest month for the number and amount paid for dog bite claims was last March at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown. Experts believe pets may have picked up on their owners’ stress and anxiety.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – COVID-19 detecting dogs are being trained in North Florida, and they may have a future with the Transportation Security Administration. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is one of the lawmakers asking for more information about using canines in airports to detect COVID-19. Scott and U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., on Monday announced the Fly Safe Canine COVID Detection Act. It directs the TSA to conduct a feasibility study on the use of canines to screen travelers at airports for COVID-19. We asked him what he thinks about the Senate bill on using canines in airports and how it could work.

All rights reserved)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Winter blues got you feeling down? We have an event that will warm you right up! The Jacksonville Humane Society is hosting free pet adoptions on Saturday, Jan. 16 - Monday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.All animals will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Click here for more details on hours of operation, available pets, and any other additional information. Jacksonville Humane Society: 904-725-8766 -- Additional fees may apply -- 8464 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216In case you haven't heard...👂 📣 All pet adoptions will be FREE in honor of our "Warm the Winter Blues" free adoption... Posted by The Jacksonville Humane Society on Thursday, January 7, 2021

Published: November 26, 2020, 10:40 am Updated: November 30, 2020, 11:14 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Great update: 149 animals have new homes after the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) hosted a Black Friday event offering free adoptions. JHS told News4Jax that 92 cats and 57 dogs were adopted from Nov. 27 through Nov. 29. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Those interested in viewing JHS’ adoptable pets can visit www.jaxhumane.org. Visitors to can also help the pets in our community by bringing a bag of dog or cat food as a donation. For more information, visit www.

We found the following 11 photos from Getty Images, and we thought they were worth a share. (Getty Images)Pierre, a 5-year-old basset hound, apparently is a loyal fan of then-President Johnson -- and was happy to pose with a campaign button. (Getty Images)A dog wears a campaign sticker for Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden during a campaign stop at the Buttercup diner on March 3, 2020 in Oakland, California. This photo was taken in front of the White House as the pups wore campaign buttons for Lyndon B. Johnson for President. (Getty Images)In Honolulu, Hawaiian women are seen casting their votes during a presidential election -- and even a dog doesn't dare peek.

The Nassau Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. Nassau County Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. “The shelters become full very quickly.”Nassau County Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. Nassau County Humane Society has taken in more than a dozen dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. He along with 20 other pups were of 300 dogs rescued from a crumbling Puerto Rico shelter that has more than 800 dogs.

The dogs were discovered at O’Hare International Airport after they were shipped to the United States from Russia in August, and federal officials say their paperwork was forged to get around limits on the number of dogs any one person can import. They’ve been in the care of Chicago French Bulldog Rescue, which is fighting their being sent back abroad.

When questioned why the sick dogs were required to be shipped back to Jordan, Hubbard said, "Dogs that are imported into the United States must be vaccinated against rabies at 12 weeks of age or older and must wait 28 days after initial vaccination before entering the country. Dogs coming from countries and political units with a high risk of rabies need a valid rabies vaccination certificate. "

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A Jacksonville veteran is pleading to get his dogs back after learning his canine companions, which were missing, had been adopted. William Ptak said his 5-year-old French poodle named Mignon and his 9-month-old Pitbull mix named Cerbere are his whole world. Im still looking for the dogs.William Ptak's French poodle named Mignon (Special to WJXT)Ptak searched local shelters and the Jacksonville Humane Society but was unsuccessful at finding his dogs. Ptak returned to the Humane Society and learned two different families adopted his dogs. The Humane Society said it only holds stray animals for seven days.

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.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - If you're looking for something good, greasy or just plain gross, we found it all in this week's Restaurant Report. Two restaurants were found with platefuls of violations. At the Crafty Crab on 103rd Street in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Jacksonville's Westside, according to state regulators' records, nine live roaches were spotted inside the restaurant. After three follow-up inspections, the Crafty Crab fixed all the problems and reopened with a perfect report. More were found throughout the kitchen during each follow-up inspection, according to state records.

Mother's Day celebrations have became a little more fun with the creation of National Dog Mom's Day.

A Texas elementary school uses dogs to help students with their summer reading assignments.

The U.S. bomb sniffing dogs spiked after the 9/11 attacks - there are currently about 1,000 working in the U.S. The K-9s are specially selected, trained for nearly a year, and then serve for about 8 years. The demand around the world has increased, U.S. law enforcement has seen the market for available dogs tighten. Kris Van Cleave has more.

A retired mechanical engineer turns a hobby into a business dedicated to helping animals regain their mobility. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports from Shelburne, Falls, Massachusetts.

CBS' Weijia Jiang reports on a new trend where dog owners to take their pets to sniff out rats in in barns .

It's not easy to surprise Steve Hartman, but a Fort Worth, Texas, man and his dogs did just that while he was "On The Road"

Experts say having a dog as a pet can benefit humans both physically and emotionally. As Dr. Mallika Marshall reports, dogs can provide companionship, boost activity levels and make kids more active while improving the lives of older adults.

Pet owners relieved to be reunited with their stolen dogs Dogs inside a stolen van were returned to its owners. CBSN's Nancy Cordes and Elaine Quijano show us the emotional reunion.

Dogs recognize smiling faces Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna have completed the first study showing that dogs can interpret the facial expressions of another species -- humans.

Dogs help handle elephants at Pittsburgh Zoo Elephant staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium in Pennsylvania are using a new handling tool no one else in the United States has tried -- dogs. KDKA's Rick Dayton reports.