Duke the Golden Retriever wasn't expecting his mom Zarah to give him a sister, but that's exactly what happened when little ...

Unchained Melodies, a local pet shelter in Columbia that describes itself as "not an average dog rescue," put an exciting ...

If you tune into the “Puppy Bowl” on Sunday, you›ll likely see a key person’s influence—even if you don’t actually see her. Victoria Schade is a dog trainer and novelist who’s the show’s lead puppy ...

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Police Department has expanded its team with two special recruits ...

Every year, millions of dogs are surrendered to shelters in the United States. Several Middle Tennessee officials have taken ...

Welcome to a new column at the Leader about People and Their Pets. So many of us share our homes and lives with pets we love and yet there is little written about our experiences with them. I will ...

Have you ever experienced muddy paws on your white pants, your groceries being spilled, a ripped shirt or your child being knocked over by a jumping dog? Ever been fearful of a larger dog that ...

Marian Wallace has devoted decades to volunteering. After a break, she and her dogs are back in action, providing ...