Many people think of therapy dogs as guide dogs leading the blind, or dogs sitting with seniors at an assisted living facility. While therapy dogs are responsible for these jobs, they do so much more -- including acting as a trusted companion for someone diagnosed with cancer. Although many therapy dogs are specially trained in their ...

Do you yearn for a big dog? Will a toy breed make you smile? Individual preferences in dog breeds are as varied as society itself. People have firm opinions on the different types of dogs out there, including misconceptions about certain breeds and what the size of a dog says about the animal. Many potential dog ...

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Passers-by on Clearwater Road couldn't miss Tara. The Siberian husky would greet people by sitting in a folding chair in his owners' front yard. He rested his head on the armrest, with his legs dangling off the chair. Denise and Thom Yaeger, Tara's owners, knew it was pretty unusual to have a ...

He's furry, lovable ... and snores louder than a chainsaw. No, we're not talking about your spouse. We're talking about your dog. Just as common as a spouse or housemate who snore is a dog that snores. In general, dog owners with dogs who snore have nothing to worry about. It's often not a sign of ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just over half of American pet owners will buy gifts for their pets this holiday season, and they'll spend an average of $46 on their animals, with toys and treats topping the list, according to a new AP-Petside.com poll. Sixty-eight percent of pets getting gifts can look forward to a toy, 45 ...