Handler Janice Hays poses for photos with Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, after he won best in show during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) At a Glance The Westminster Dog Show's Best in Show winner was determined Tuesday night. One of this year's darlings nearly won last year's competition.Photos show the pups in all their glory. Sign...

A famed sled dog who helped bring life-saving medicine to a remote part of Alaska almost 100 years ago was thought to be part wolf. Thanks to new DNA analysis, scientists now know the truth. ...

Cat Island or Tashirojima, Japan, is home to hundreds of cats that are allowed to roam free. ...

New research from the University of Minnesota paints a genetic picture of cats' domestication that supports popular theories. ...

Two dogs got lost after a winter storm dumped feet of snow in San Bernardino County, California. ...

Bobi is seen with his certificate declaring him the oldest dog in the world. (Guinness Book of World Records) At a Glance Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo, celebrated his 31st birthday on May 11.He has lived through many weather events in his 31 years of life.His family said he loves to lie in the backyard and sit by the fire on cold nights. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our...

The winners of the annual Dog Photography Awards have been announced. See the winning photos in each category. ...

We’ve got five dog breeds that are best for outdoor lovers. It’s maybe no surprise that they all are high energy and could use that outdoor exercise. ...

A new study finds that cats allowed to roam outdoors in the Washington D.C. area are often in the same space as wild animals that spread rabies, including racoons and foxes. ...

Bearded dragons and other cold-blooded reptiles can carry salmonella on their skin. ...

Coyote mating season lasts from late January through March, which means aggressive male coyotes are more likely to attack your pet. ...

Here's a list of five things to keep your cat safe this winter. ...