PETS

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 popularity of pet ownership during the coronavirus pandemic is shining a light on a pitfall. Many didn’t expect that when they lost their jobs they would have to struggle to cover the cost of veterinary care.

Bella made it back home to her family after a perilous adventure. It started with a frightening carjacking and ended in a forsaken alley.

Vivian Portanova said she was on her way to work when she spotted a coyote in Miami-Dade County’s Richmond West neighborhood.

As you’ve probably heard, the housing market is hot, hot, hot. And it seems clear that people don’t just have kids or other family members in mind when it comes to choosing where they want to move.

Abandoned Pet Rescue, a no-kill animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the premiere of a documentary film called STRAY by Director Elizabeth Lo.

As hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. began working from home almost exactly one year ago, a trend among those working from their desks was their increased dependence on their furry companions – and their attachment to them.

According to officials, all residents and visitors of Broward County are asked to be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population, and rabies may be active in parts outside of the highlighted area, as well.

It’s unclear how a Yorkie Terrier named Rosie traveled from Broward County to Tallahassee, but after nine months of being away from home, identification technology helped to make a happy reunion happen.

For those animal lovers who spend so much money on their pets and hope to recoup some of that cash spent when tax season arrives, this is the cold, hard reality: For the most part, you can’t.

Have you ever taken your dog to a political event? What about taking your pet to go vote? (We didn’t even know that was a thing, but alas, in picture six, you’ll see that this has actually happened).

Evidently, the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t putting a damper on people’s Halloween enthusiasm, particularly when it comes to putting their dogs in costumes.

An American Staffordshire Terrier’s aggressive tendencies are at the heart of an animal control investigation in Broward County after a vicious attack while the dog was unrestrained.

Firefighters rescued a dog from an apartment fire on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale.

An 84-year-old woman in wheelchair was killed by a dog staying in her home.

They say dogs are a man’s best friend — as well as a woman’s and family’s best friend, too — but they aren’t necessarily friendly to one’s wallet.

Pembroke Pines police arrested a man who allegedly stole a $6,000 dog from a pet store.

Leave it to man’s best friend to lend us a hand -- err, paw -- during a worldwide pandemic. At least, that’s what some scientists are hinting at.

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?

When you’re ready to add a puppy pal to your family, it can be a gamble to dive into the endeavor with the first cute puppy you see. Doing extensive research into breeds and shelters may also not guarantee you’ll find the perfect match.

Nobody anticipates their home will catch on fire; that’s why it’s important to have a plan, and that plan should include your pets.

In case you've been relaxing inside your house blasting the A/C the past couple days, you might not have noticed that it's hot out all over the country, with temps ini some areas climbing well over 100 degrees.