Firefighters in Massachusetts received reports of a missing dog that was found trapped among rushing water, likely carried to the precarious spot by the rushing Charles River. After at least one failed rescue attempt, crews were eventually able to reunite the dog, named Maggie, with her owners. Watch to see how they did it. ...

Despite the overwhelming efficacy and safety of pet vaccines for deadly diseases such as parvo and lepto, nearly half of dog owners surveyed said they are hesitant for their pet to receive vaccines that could save their lives. ...

At a Glance The Maui Humane Society is helping coordinate the search for missing pets.The organization is caring for hundreds of cats, dogs and other animals.The deadly fire leveled the town of Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 8. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. A​ bulldog named Buttercup and a bunny called Coconut are among the 1,200 pets reported missing after the devastating wildfire that wiped out the...

Skipper, an Australian shepherd, was excited to see the two giant whales swimming around the whale-watching tour boat. ...

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. ...