Women sleep better with dogs by their side, study says
"Compared with human bed partners, dogs who slept in the owner’s bed were perceived to disturb sleep less and were associated with stronger feelings of comfort and security," the research stated.
"Compared with human bed partners, dogs who slept in the owner’s bed were perceived to disturb sleep less and were associated with stronger feelings of comfort and security," the research stated.
'Thor' the Bulldog takes top prize at the National Dog Show
The beautiful bulldog beat out over 2,000 dogs from more than 193 breeds to claim his Best in Show award.
The beautiful bulldog beat out over 2,000 dogs from more than 193 breeds to claim his Best in Show award.
California police officer approached by turkey while on patrol, saves driver from speeding ticket
Just days before Thanksgiving a wild turkey helped a driver avoid a ticket.
Just days before Thanksgiving a wild turkey helped a driver avoid a ticket.
Shelter pets served Thanksgiving meals — complete with turkey, yams and green beans
A North Carolina animal shelter treated the pets still there over Thanksgiving to a tasty meal filled with stuffing, green beans, turkey and mashed potatoes.
A North Carolina animal shelter treated the pets still there over Thanksgiving to a tasty meal filled with stuffing, green beans, turkey and mashed potatoes.
1 life down, 8 to go: Police officers gently rescue kitten with head stuck in peanut butter jar
One kitten's "hankering for peanut butter" ended in a rescue by police after the small feline's head became stuck in a jar.
One kitten's "hankering for peanut butter" ended in a rescue by police after the small feline's head became stuck in a jar.
Beloved poodle reunited with owners after being taken by car thief
A Washington couple was reunited with their poodle, Monkey, three days after watching a thief drive off in their truck with the beloved four-legged family member in the back.
A Washington couple was reunited with their poodle, Monkey, three days after watching a thief drive off in their truck with the beloved four-legged family member in the back.
"Pets of River North" calendar benefiting Chicago's homeless pets
A new Chicago calendar has River North residents slobbering all over the city with heads turning and tails wagging.
A new Chicago calendar has River North residents slobbering all over the city with heads turning and tails wagging.
Man drives from Minnesota to Washington to reunite terminally ill woman with her dog
Over the weekend, a Minnesota man drove thousands of miles to help reunite a terminally ill woman with her dog.
Over the weekend, a Minnesota man drove thousands of miles to help reunite a terminally ill woman with her dog.
PETA takes aim at Uga, demands Georgia Bulldogs mascot's retirement
PETA says that UGA's mascot "should be at home with a loving family" instead of cheering on the team at games.
PETA says that UGA's mascot "should be at home with a loving family" instead of cheering on the team at games.
Lewis the koala dies after viral rescue from Australia wildfire, hospital says
A hospital in New South Wales shared the tragic news, saying staff made the difficult decision to put Lewis the koala to sleep.
A hospital in New South Wales shared the tragic news, saying staff made the difficult decision to put Lewis the koala to sleep.
Job alert: British couple offering $40K salary to live-in sitter for 2 golden retrievers
A British couple is looking to pay $40,000 a year to someone willing to watch their dogs while they travel.
A British couple is looking to pay $40,000 a year to someone willing to watch their dogs while they travel.
Animal cruelty now a federal crime after Trump signs bipartisan bill into law
A bipartisan bill that makes animal cruelty a federal crime has passed Congress, and the president signed it into law on Monday.
A bipartisan bill that makes animal cruelty a federal crime has passed Congress, and the president signed it into law on Monday.
Dog found shielding kittens from cold on side of Canada road
A stray dog was found in the Canadian cold providing shelter for a litter of five kittens last week.
A stray dog was found in the Canadian cold providing shelter for a litter of five kittens last week.
Dog befriends baby giraffe who was abandoned in South Africa
A dog and baby giraffe created a beautiful friendship at a Rhino orphanage in South Africa.
A dog and baby giraffe created a beautiful friendship at a Rhino orphanage in South Africa.
Two McHenry County men charged with cruelty to animals after horses found dead, malnourished
Two McHenry County men have been charged with animal cruelty after animal control officers found two dead horses and five others malnourished.
Two McHenry County men have been charged with animal cruelty after animal control officers found two dead horses and five others malnourished.
Missing Chicago Fire Department dog ‘Burny’ found
A missing Chicago Fire Department firehouse dog was found safe and sound in Auburn Gresham on Saturday afternoon.
A missing Chicago Fire Department firehouse dog was found safe and sound in Auburn Gresham on Saturday afternoon.
'The shelter is clear': Minneapolis animal shelter adopts out all pets during initiative
A Minneapolis animal shelter was left empty on Friday after a special event ended with every animal being adopted.
A Minneapolis animal shelter was left empty on Friday after a special event ended with every animal being adopted.
Stray dog found keeping abandoned kittens warm on side of road
A passerby spotted the dog cuddling the 5 abandoned kittens in the freezing snow.
A passerby spotted the dog cuddling the 5 abandoned kittens in the freezing snow.
‘They are her puppies now’: Orphaned puppies adopted by dog 5 days after she lost her own litter
When a litter of orphaned puppies suddenly needed a caregiver after their own mother passed away from seizures, the rescue Secondhand Hounds had the perfect match — a mama dog who had lost her own litter of puppies just five days earlier after they were born premature.
When a litter of orphaned puppies suddenly needed a caregiver after their own mother passed away from seizures, the rescue Secondhand Hounds had the perfect match — a mama dog who had lost her own litter of puppies just five days earlier after they were born premature.
Dogs rescued after getting stuck in storm drain in Carrollton
Two curious dogs are back at home with their owner after being rescued from a storm drain in Carrollton.
Two curious dogs are back at home with their owner after being rescued from a storm drain in Carrollton.