Police investigating puppies found dead; abandoned

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. – The Brooke County Animal Shelter is looking for answers after getting two calls in weeks about beagle puppies that were found either dead or near death alongside two roads in the county. Chuck Shreve, Animal Control Officer for the county, said that he got a call Thursday morning he got a call about two puppies that were dead on a roadway in Beech Bottom. Later, he found ...

Their Celebrity Stint Over, Puppies Look For Homes

Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Newington Facebook Page By her own account, Patti Fox is more of a cat person.

Adorable Puppies Are Inspecting Your Luggage for Food

What really happens to your contraband carrots. Awww. Anybody who's ever filled out a customs form is used to the question that asks whether you're transporting any food. Well, if that's not your habit, you might want to start: At JFK anyway, the chief inspector of bags is a precious beagle named Izzy. Since passengers often try to conceal their imported edibles, Izzy is on the job to sniff them ...

Vet hired by Niagara SPCA is hit by criticism

The veterinarian hired last week to oversee animal care at the SPCA of Niagara has an unpredictable personality and a history of recommending euthanasia for animals with treatable illnesses, according to several of Dr. Grant H. Hobika's former customers and co-workers.

by Ed Biado

Did you know that the most popular dog breed in the Philippines from 2008 to 2011 was the Shih Tzu? This is according to the Philippine Canine Club Inc. recently announced the list of most preferred breeds in the country based on registration data.