An update to the FDA Food Code states dogs are allowed in outdoor dining areas of restaurants as long as the state’s laws and the restaurant allow it. ...

What caused these dogs to jump back in shock? Something caused that big splash. Is this a case of a scary underwater varmint or a harmless critter? ...

Olly and Chimmy, two huskies living in Seattle, were on the beach in Bainbridge, Washington, digging for clams when Olly got quite a surprise. ...

A ‘weed-eating’ goat in Idaho jumped around a deck much to the delight of this toddler. ...

When these two cute dachshunds came across a turtle in Canada, they didn’t know what to think. ...

A German shepherd found itself in a precarious situation when she fell off a cliff onto an inaccessible beach at Ecola State Park in Oregon. The Coast Guard was able to rescue her and reunite her with her owners. ...

Here’s a paws-itive news story for you. Two puppies are “lucky to be alive,” according to Paulding County Fire/Rescue in Georgia, after being rescued from a storm drain, trapped nearly 20 feet below the surface. Heavy rain in the area washed the small puppies away. Luckily, the local firefighters came to the rescue. ...

Lars, a Great Pyrenees, was very interested in a bear he saw in Cohasset, Massachusetts. His owners were able to get him safely inside by remaining calm during the encounter. ...

Have a dog who loves lying in the sun? Be careful – your pup can get sunburned, and exposure to UV rays poses a risk for cancer. ...

A trio of rescue pups dubbed “The Rescue Boys” on social media posed in matching ghost costumes in the Northern California fall landscape. ...

There are pet owners who kiss their furry friends, and those who choose to stand aside when it comes to smooches. But, is one better than the other? According to medical experts, kissing your pets does carry a number of health risks – here’s what you need to know. ...

Researchers in Hungary found that dogs and infants share similar sensitivities to women’s speech patterns than men. Dogs can also tell when you are talking to them versus another adult. ...