Is your dog smarter than a 5th grader? Take the Doggie IQ test and find out March 1 at 3 p.m. at Tom Slick Park. $5 entry fee. Presented by Alamo City Bully Breeds United.
Suzanne Cole didn't give it a second thought when she was preparing to move from Kansas City to New York City. Of course her Irish setter would share her 450-square-foot apartment in Manhattan.
When Maj. Randall Baucom received word that the Army was sending him to Iraq in 2006, he immediately began to worry about what he would do with his two mixed-breed dogs.
Dog owners who want a groomer should seek out a professional if possible, said Gail Buchwald of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Homeless pets suffering from illness and injury can be a drain on rescuers' resources. But compassionate people willing to help the "special needs" cases through donations and/or adoption can make things brighter for all concerned.
Jan. 14: The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Dec. 1: A Missouri company said its recalled dried cat food has sickened 21 cats and the pet food was distributed in multiple states in the South and along the East Coast.