In 2020, a gentle 2-year-old cat named Shelly left NAWS Humane Society in an adoption box, headed for what everyone believed would be her forever home. Staff and volunteers celebrated,…
When homeowners in Texas uncovered a cozy litter of what they believed were kittens tucked beneath their shed, they were stunned — and a little confused. While clearing their yard,…
Over the past few days, the Lago Vista Police Department in Texas has been fielding a wave of concerned calls about an unusual sight around town: a deer wandering the…
Few topics spark as much tension in the dog-parenting world as shock collars.Some people swear by them for curbing barking or keeping a pup from roaming.Others say they’re flat-out cruel.…
At the Log Cabin, a hospitality group in Springfield, Massachusetts, the team is usually busy planning weddings, corporate events and celebrations of all kinds. But recently, their workday took a…
Clicker training — also called mark and reward — is one of the simplest, most effective ways to teach your dog new skills. It uses a tiny handheld device that…
In 2022, first grade teacher Brooke Hughes had what she admits sounded a little wild at first: fostering puppies right inside her classroom. What began as a hopeful thought quickly…
When a stray dog named Ducky arrived at Lancaster Animal Care Center in Lancaster, California, staff expected the usual nerves that come with shelter life. Instead, they were met with…
What started as a peaceful seaside stroll quickly became a life-or-death moment. While walking along a waterfront promenade in Charleston, South Carolina, Will Deleo and his girlfriend noticed something struggling…
