CARBONDALE, Colo.  (AP) — One of the more unique applications in renewable energy could find its way to a dog-friendly park here. Laurie Guevara-Stone of Carbondale-based Solar Energy International recently approached the Carbondale parks and recreation commission about installing a gas lamp in one of Carbondale’s dog parks that would be fueled by methane from dog ...

By TERRENCE PETTY Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — More than 90,000 cat lovers from 112 countries have played with the kittens at the Oregon Humane Society since September — wiggling and yanking on kitty toys at the shelter’s play room. You’d think such a large number of people would be tripping over each other at the shelter. ...

As the trees start to pollinate, the spring season starts to dawn and so do those pesky allergies. A time to put the winter cold past us and a look to the brighter days are not so bright for those with allergies. Many pets are affected by spring allergies, and it is important to be ...

NEW YORK (AP) — If the perfect pooches parading through Madison Square Garden didn’t tug at your heartstrings, the sad-eyed shelter dogs in the commercials during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show broadcasts last month surely would have. Before you toss aside the remote and rush out to buy a dog, take some time to ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The majority of American pet owners believe a well-trained dog is safe — even if it comes from one of the “bully breeds.” Some dog breeds, such as pit bulls or Rottweilers, are considered truly dangerous by 28 percent of American pet owners, but an Associated Press-Petside.com poll found that 71 percent ...