TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — At first glance, teaming at-risk teenage boys with untrained dogs might seem a little, well, risky. Don't tell that to Josue Vasquez, 17, Luis Ramirez, 14, or Alejandro Flores, 16. The teens are part of Sycamore Canyon Academy, a residential program for troubled boys — most between the ages of 13 and 17 ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Vacations may help humans relax, but a Purdue University veterinarian says pets are often stressed during summer travel. Wellness veterinarian Lorraine Corriveau says keeping pets on their regular schedule while on vacation helps reduce stress for animals traveling with their owners. Corriveau says pets should have up-to-date tags on their collars, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — They are the ultimate Capitol Hill insiders, privy to high-powered meetings between lawmakers and lobbyists, able to just saunter into congressional offices — no appointment necessary. Want this kind of access? Tuff. We're talking about dogs. A couple of dozen — dozen — roam the halls of power in the Capitol every day. "Treat ...

We all know that a happy pet makes for a happy home, so for dog owners it is our job to make sure that the home is a safe and comfortable living space. From big ranches to one bedroom flats our dogs are forced to adapt to the homes that we have chosen. The best ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Page will welcome more than 50 dogs, two ferrets and the odd duck into his china shop on Friday. Lucky for him, his employees don’t own bulls. Friday is Take Your Dog to Work Day, a campaign sponsored by Pet Sitters International to promote pet adoption. The group doesn’t track how ...